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THE VERA B ARRISON FOUNDATION
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY · EIN 161592099 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$191K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$2.3M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Vera B Arrison Foundation is a private foundation based in North Tonawanda, NY that makes grants to nonprofit organizations. It supports a range of causes including education, health, social services, and animal welfare, primarily in the Western New York region. The foundation awarded at least $113,000 in grants in 2025 to organizations such as the YMCA Buffalo Niagara, Daemen University, and Feedmore WNY.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

College Transition Program
Supports Daemen University’s initiative to assist students in transitioning to college life.
General Support Grants
Provides unrestricted general operating support to nonprofit organizations serving Western New York, including the YMCA Buffalo Niagara, Opportunities Collaborative, and Buffalo Peace House.
Meals on Wheels of WNY
Funds meal delivery services for older adults through Feedmore WNY Foundation.
Research Support
Grants funding to the PKD Foundation for research into polycystic kidney disease.
Support for Rescued Horses
Provides funding to the Clement and Karen Arrison Legacy Foundation for care of rescued horses.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding Meals on Wheels in Western New York
      Finances meal delivery services for seniors and vulnerable populations through a grant to Feedmore WNY Foundation’s Meals on Wheels program.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding a college transition program at Daemen University
      Supports student success through grants to Daemen University for its college transition program, aiding students in adjusting to higher education.
  • Diabetes and Kidney Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding research via grants to the PKD Foundation
      Funds research initiatives through grants awarded to the PKD Foundation, supporting work related to polycystic kidney disease.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding support services for rescued horses
      Provides grant funding to the Clement and Karen Aarrison Legacy Foundation to support care and services for rescued horses.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$75K39%
Other revenue$116K
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$145K
balance sheet
Total assets$2.33M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2.33M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -26.5%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • CLEMENT AND KAREN ARRISON LEGACY FOUNDATION Partner — Funded to support rescued horses.
  • DAEMEN UNIVERSITY Partner — Funded for a college transition program.
  • FEEDMORE WNY FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for the Meals on Wheels program in Western New York.
  • PKD FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for research purposes.