Independent Health Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$10.5M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Independent Health Foundation?
Independent Health Foundation is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Independent Health Association Inc ($8.9M), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($350K), Health Foundation for Western & Central ($225K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.5M in grants to Independent Health Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health Association Inc | $8,938,104 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Health Foundation for Western & Central | $225,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| United States Soccer Foundation Inc | $189,955 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $165,770 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| New York State Health Fdn | $155,968 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| First Niagara Foundation | $110,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | $72,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The John R Oishei Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc | $51,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Kaboom Inc | $28,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc | $27,373 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nfada Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Delta Dental Community Care Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | $9,677 | 1 | 2019 |
| Magellan Cares Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Joseph & Kathleen Curatolo | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2019) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $88K.
What grants has Independent Health Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United States Soccer Foundation Inc | SOCCER YOUTH PROGRAM | $52,099 |
| 2025 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $20,700 |
| 2025 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | COMMUNITY CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Independent Health Association Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Soccer for Success Buffalo | $170,000 |
| 2024 | Health Foundation for Western & Central | GROWING UP STRONG/INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | New York State Health Fdn | GROWING UP STRONG IN WESTERN NEW YORK | $30,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $24,300 |
| 2024 | United States Soccer Foundation Inc | SOCCER YOUTH PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc | PLAY 60 PE GRANTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | COMMUNITY CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph & Kathleen Curatolo | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Independent Health Association Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $2,327,030 |
| 2023 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | TO SUPPORT A NO-COST AFTERSCHOOL SOCCER PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS, AND DEVELOP SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS. | $180,000 |
| 2023 | Health Foundation for Western & Central | GROWING UP STRONG/INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc | TO LEND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP ENSURE A SAFE AND HEALTHY BIRTH OF THE CHILD AND THE WELL BEING OF THE MOTHER | $27,373 |
| 2023 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $27,000 |
| 2023 | United States Soccer Foundation Inc | SOCCER YOUTH PROGRAM | $22,000 |
| 2023 | The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc | PLAY 60 PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT GRANTS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | New York State Health Fdn | CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP - HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY LIVES | $2,053 |
| 2022 | Health Foundation for Western & Central | GROWING UP STRONG/INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOUNDATION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; GROWING UP STRONG: WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHYSTEPS COORDINATED PROJECT (GUS); FITNESS FOR KIDS CHALLENGE | $58,770 |
| 2022 | United States Soccer Foundation Inc | SOCCER YOUTH PROGRAM | $44,856 |
| 2022 | First Niagara Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc | PLAY 60 PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT GRANTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Magellan Cares Foundation Inc | healthcare support | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independent Health Foundation?
Independent Health Foundation is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Independent Health Association Inc ($8.9M), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($350K), Health Foundation for Western & Central ($225K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.5M in grants to Independent Health Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Independent Health Foundation's largest funder?
Independent Health Association Inc is the largest recorded funder of Independent Health Foundation, with $8.9M across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Independent Health Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.5M in grants to Independent Health Foundation across 46 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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