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HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION

HAMBURG, NY · EIN 876616000 · Form 990PF · FY2023 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$48K
expenses
$28K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that makes grants to nonprofit organizations supporting general charitable purposes, music therapy, children's programs, and equine-assisted therapy. In 2023, it distributed funds to 12 organizations, primarily in the Western New York region. Focus areas include mental health, hospice care, music education, and nature-based therapeutic services.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Equine-Assisted Therapy Support
Supports therapeutic riding and equine healing programs through grants to Red Barn Nature's Way Foundation and One Red Thread Equine Connection
General Grant Program
Provides general support grants to nonprofits serving Western New York in areas such as mental health, hospice, and community development
Music Therapy Program Support
Funds music therapy initiatives, including programs at the Community Music School and children's programming with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Science and Nature Education
Funds summer science education programs at the Museum of Science and nature-based learning at Seneca St CDC
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding equine-assisted therapy and healing programs
      Finances equine healing, occupational therapy, and hippotherapy programs through grants to Red Barn Nature's Way Foundation Inc and One Red Thread Wquine Commection.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding general support for nonprofit organizations
      Funds a range of nonprofit organizations for general support, including the Alzheimer's Association, The Salvation Army, the Hospice Foundation, the Mental Health Association of WNY, Seneca St CDC, Graycliff, and Upward Design for Life.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding music and arts education programs
      Provides funding to organizations such as the Community Music School and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to support music therapy and children's arts programs.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funding science and STEM education initiatives
      Supports educational programs in science through grants to institutions such as the Museum of Science for summer programming.
financials · form 990PF · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$30K63%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$98K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.76M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1.76M
3 years on record · 2021–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ANDREA RUFF — TRUSTEE
  • LINDA WARD — TRUSTEE
  • SARA KIRKE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support
  • BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHSTRA Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 to support a children's program
  • COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 to support a music therapy program
  • GRAYCLIFF Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support
  • HOSPICE FOUNDATION Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support
  • MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF WNY Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support
  • MUSEUM OF SCINECE Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 to support a summer program
  • ONE RED THREAD WQUINE COMMECTION Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 to support equine healing and education programs
  • RED BARN NATURE'S WAY FOUNDATION INC Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 to support an occupational therapy/hippotherapy program
  • SENECA ST CDC Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support
  • THE SALVATION ARMY Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support
  • UPWARD DESIGN FOR LIFE Partner — Funded by HOOPER LEGACY FOUNDATION in 2023 for general support