The Saperston Family Foundation
The Saperston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hamburg, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Saperston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saperston Family Foundation gave $41K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,064
- +54.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,027
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $162,998
- +7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (21 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Saperston Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the application form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Mailing address: 172 Lake Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
Phone: (716) 649-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Saperston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clement and Karen Arrison Foundatio ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by Florida (8%), Massachusetts (6%), Washington, DC (1%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Saperston Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 40 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $758; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $228 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 542% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clement and Karen Arrison Foundatio Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel Buffalo, NY | Charity | $6,000 |
| Wisdom Farm Clarence Center, NY | Caritable | $5,529 |
| American Jewish Community New York, NY | Charitable | $4,800 |
| Greenfield Education Foundation Greenfield, MA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Florida Cancer Specialist Foundatio Bradenton, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Saturn Club Historic Preservation F Buffalo, NY | Caritable | $1,700 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Thornhill, NY | Caritable | $1,500 |
| Maple Street School Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | Caritable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,998 | $53,253 | $41,534 | $41,064 | 40 | $41,064 | $12,253 | $7,576 |
| 2023 | $151,565 | $50,116 | $28,041 | $26,615 | 29 | $26,615 | $9,802 | $6,812 |
| 2022 | $129,490 | $13,899 | $25,704 | $24,116 | 33 | $24,116 | $7,776 | $6,877 |
| 2021 | $141,295 | $43,234 | $24,053 | $23,250 | 36 | $23,250 | $6,823 | $6,737 |
| 2020 | $122,114 | $-4,765 | $23,048 | $22,400 | 33 | — | $6,674 | $6,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Saperston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include supporting cancer research and patient services, early-childhood education, veterans’ well-being, animal welfare, and exploration of religious, social, and political issues. For example, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation says its purpose is to support research, treatment, prevention, and patient and family needs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Maple Street School describes itself as an NAEYC preschool centered on play and discovery and a diverse community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $41,064. Grants ranged from $22 to $10,000, with a median of $100. Among the largest awards were $10,000 to Clement and Karen Arrison Foundation, $6,000 to Temple Beth Israel, $5,529 to Wisdom Farm, and $4,800 to American Jewish Community. Other recipients included Greenfield Education Foundation ($2,500), Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation ($2,000), and Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and Maple Street School ($1,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristina Saperston and Willard HJ Saperston as trustees.
The Saperston Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristina Saperston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willard Hj Saperston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Saperston Family Foundation
How much does The Saperston Family Foundation give each year?
The Saperston Family Foundation gave $41K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 29 grants.
What is The Saperston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Saperston Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $1,027, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Saperston Family Foundation that year got $758 on average.
Where does The Saperston Family Foundation give grants?
The Saperston Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Chautauqua, NY (2 grants) and Hamburg, NY (2 grants).
Does The Saperston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Saperston Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants), "Caritable" (9 grants) and "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are The Saperston Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Saperston Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clement and Karen Arrison Foundatio ($10,000), Temple Beth Israel ($6,000) and Wisdom Farm ($5,529), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Saperston Family Foundation?
The Saperston Family Foundation reported $163K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Saperston Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Saperston Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Saperston Family Foundation's EIN?
The Saperston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1428874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Saperston Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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