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EIN 16-0874319

John R Oishei Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Buffalo
State
New York
Year formed
1942
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
To be a catalyst for change to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for the Buffalo Niagara region through grantmaking, leadership and network building.
Total revenues
$5,069,390
2023
Total expenses
$18,132,688
2023
Total assets
$315,667,488
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at John R Oishei Foundation

For certain non-profit organizations aligned with The Foundation's mission, The Foundation may provide organizational capacity building and technical support services through a consultant The Foundation pays directly, instead of a grant to The non-profit organization. These services may include board/policy development, strategic planning, grant writing, or administrative support. The cost of these services was approximately $47,400 in 2023.
Other income

Grants made by John R Oishei Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Education Collaborative of WnyAcademic Excellence for All$572,000
The BISON Children's Scholarship FundK-8 Scholarship Support$469,000
Education Collaborative of Wny2022-2023 Scholarship Program$436,000
...and 119 more grants made totalling $8,964,542

Who funds John R Oishei Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John R Oishei Consolidated TrustBeneficiary Distribution$7,124,490
Ryan's ReasonDonation$15,000

Personnel at John R Oishei Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Geoffrey PritchardChief Financial and Impact Investment Officer
Susan M. KirkpatrickChief Communications Officer$114,000
Lawrence H. CookSenior Vice President of Programs$159,116
Mark J. Scott, PhDVice President of Philanthropic Support$134,500
Robert GioiaPresident$37,351
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for John R Oishei Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$1,400,461
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,282,849
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,951,778
Total revenues$5,069,390

Form 990s for John R Oishei Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-14990PFView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Robert Sterling Clark FoundationNew York, NY$3,546,582
Fund for New JerseyPrinceton, NJ$4,811,812
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Ryan's Reason
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Ryan's Reason
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
726 Exchange St 510
Buffalo, NY 14210
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
oishei.org/ 
Phone
(716) 856-9490
Facebook page
oishei 
Twitter profile
@oisheifndtn 
IRS details
EIN
16-0874319
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1942
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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