WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc is a private foundation based in Williamsville, New York. It supports local animal rescue groups and shelters through collaboration and grants intended to help homeless pets find homes.
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc at a glance
In short: WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc gave $12K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $531.818), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $532
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $8,432
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists WNY Furtastic as the contact and restricts awards to organizations in the business of rescuing and rehoming pets.
- Contact
Application contact: Wny Furtastic
Mailing address: 4235 Connection Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 668-9602
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Buffalo Underdogs ($5K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York. The foundation is based in Williamsville, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Underdogs East Amherst, NY | Animal Adoption | $3,900 |
| Allie & Pals Buffalo, NY | Animal Adoption | $1,050 |
| Queen City Pitties Animal Rescue Buffalo, NY | Animal Adoption | $900 |
| Buddy's Second Chance Amherst, NY | Animal Adoption | $750 |
| Pets Alive WNY Animal Rescue Pendleton, NY | Animal Adoption | $750 |
| Buffalo Underdogs East Amherst, NY | Animal Adoption | $600 |
| Hamburg Mutts Athol Springs, NY | Animal Adoption | $600 |
| Pets Alive WNY Animal Rescue Pendleton, NY | Animal Adoption | $450 |
| Buddy's Second Chance Amherst, NY | Animal Adoption | $300 |
| Hamburg Mutts Athol Springs, NY | Animal Adoption | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,432 | $15,074 | $14,812 | $11,700 | 22 | $14,812 | — |
| 2024 | $8,170 | $9,175 | $4,925 | — | — | $4,645 | — |
| 2023 | $3,920 | $3,522 | $5,157 | — | — | $5,157 | — |
| 2022 | $5,555 | $2,072 | $1,120 | — | — | $1,120 | — |
| 2021 | $4,603 | $8,095 | $10,241 | — | — | $10,241 | — |
| 2020 | $7,134 | $5,238 | $5,635 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $7,696 | $16,353 | $11,875 | — | — | — | $31 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s stated mission is to foster collaboration between local animal rescue groups and shelters and create a fun, one-stop adoption experience. Its filing says awards are restricted to organizations in the business of rescuing and rehoming pets.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the types of organizations supported. Awesome Paws Rescue says it works to save neglected, abused, and unwanted animals until permanent homes are found. Joyful Rescues Inc says it rescues and places abandoned animals. Ten Lives Club Inc says it promotes feline welfare through services including spaying, neutering, testing, vaccination, and adoption, and educates the public about responsible pet ownership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $11,700 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $3,900, with a median of $300.
Largest listed awards included $3,900 to Buffalo Underdogs, $1,050 to Allie & Pals, $900 to Queen City Pitties Animal Rescue, and $750 each to Buddy’s Second Chance and Pets Alive WNY Animal Rescue. Other listed awards included $600 to Buffalo Underdogs and Hamburg Mutts, and $450 to Pets Alive WNY Animal Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tina Chaudhry as president, Therese Campanelli as secretary, and Bill Saurer as treasurer.
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc is led by Tina Chaudhry, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tina Chaudhry
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bill Saurer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Therese Campanelli
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christine Olsen (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kennth Cegielski (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jacqueline A. Blachowski (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Jacquiline A. Blachouski (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc
How much does WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc give each year?
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc gave $12K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's typical grant size?
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $532, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc give grants?
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (7 grants), East Amherst, NY (2 grants), Pendleton, NY (2 grants) and Amherst, NY (2 grants).
Does WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Adoption" (21 grants).
Who are WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's largest grantees?
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Buffalo Underdogs ($4,500 across 2 grants), Allie & Pals ($1,200 across 2 grants) and Pets Alive WNY Animal Rescue ($1,200 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc?
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $15K.
What does WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc fund?
The funder’s stated mission is to foster collaboration between local animal rescue groups and shelters and create a fun, one-stop adoption experience. Its filing says awards are restricted to organizations in the business of rescuing and rehoming pets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's EIN?
WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0551929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does WNY Furtastic Adopt a Thon Inc 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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