The Vincent & Harriet Palisano
The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation is a family foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Established in 1962, the foundation operates from its headquarters at PO Box 1133, Buffalo, NY 14205-1133.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$166K
-5.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+3.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation emphasizes higher and secondary education, with particular focus on scholarship funds for selected colleges and high schools in western New York. The foundation also supports cancer research initiatives.
A significant component of the foundation's work includes the Vincent and Harriet Palisano Foundation Catholic Educator Scholarship, which provides educational support to employees of Roman Catholic dioceses throughout New York State.
Grantmaking
The foundation administers the Catholic Educator Scholarship program in partnership with Canisius University. This scholarship covers up to one-third of tuition costs for eligible applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is western New York, with particular emphasis on the Buffalo area and New York State more broadly. Scholarship programs specifically target employees of Roman Catholic dioceses throughout New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
According to recent data, the foundation distributed approximately $165,500 in annual giving.
Foundation Identification:
- EIN: 16-6052186
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,960,682 | $1,989,709 | $1,950,751 |
| Revenue | $176,574 | $249,171 | $47,025 |
| Expenses | $205,601 | $210,213 | $180,779 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $180,253 | $189,776 | $161,251 |
| Net Investment Income | $157,667 | $229,117 | $37,456 |
| Distributable Amount | $113,845 | $109,199 | $109,393 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES M BEARDSLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,370 |
| KELLY A LEEK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,370 |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 716-882-3488
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1133, Buffalo, NY 14205-1133
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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