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THE HELEN DENT LENAHAN FOUNDATION INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 161606326 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$73K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$768K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York that supports charitable causes through grantmaking. It funds a range of nonprofit organizations, with a focus on education, social services, medical care, and animal welfare. The foundation does not appear to run direct programs, instead providing financial support to other institutions.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Animal Shelter Support
Supports Hope for Cats Inc in sheltering, nurturing, and socializing abandoned and homeless cats
Hope on Main Campaign Support
Financial support to Salvation Army Buffalo for the Hope on Main Campaign, addressing homelessness and housing instability
Medical Services Assistance
Grant funding for Jericho Road Community Health Center to support medical services for underserved populations
William F. Kimberly Jr. Scholarship Program
Funds scholarships for students at Nichols School and Daemen University in honor of William F. Kimberly Jr.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 2 activities
    • Funding Syracuse University Rowing for equipment acquisition
      Finances the purchase of an 8-person rowing shell for Syracuse University Rowing to support collegiate athletic development.
    • Funding scholarship programs at Daemen University
      Provides financial support for scholarship initiatives at Daemen University to increase access to higher education.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 2 activities
    • Funding capital improvements at Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc
      Finances infrastructure enhancements at Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc to expand accessibility and program capacity.
    • Funding the Salvation Army Buffalo's Hope on Main Campaign
      Funds the Salvation Army Buffalo's Hope on Main Campaign, a capital and services initiative aimed at expanding community support programs; supported in multiple years including 2024.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
    • Funding cat sheltering and care at Hope for Cats Inc
      Provides financial support to Hope for Cats Inc for the sheltering, nurturing, and socialization of abandoned and homeless cats.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding charitable operations at Feedmore WNY
      Provides grant support to Feedmore WNY, a regional food bank and anti-hunger organization, to advance food security in Western New York.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding charitable operations at Plymouth Crossroads
      Supports Plymouth Crossroads with charitable funding to further its community-based social service programs.
  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Funding meals and holiday gifts for families in need via Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc
      Supports provision of meals and holiday gifts to low-income families through a grant to Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding medical services through Jericho Road Community Health Center
      Supports delivery of medical care to underserved populations via grants to Jericho Road Community Health Center.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for William F. Kimberly Jr. at Nichols School
      Awards grants to support scholarship programs for William F. Kimberly Jr. at Nichols School; funding confirmed in multiple years including 2024.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$32K44%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$52K
balance sheet
Total assets$768K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$768K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ELLEN JO LENAHAN — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA MATT — DIRECTOR
  • MACKENZIE LENAHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • BUFFALO THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER INC Partner — Receives funding for capital improvements and meals/holiday gifts for families in need.
  • DAEMEN UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives funding for scholarship programs.
  • FEEDMORE WNY Partner — Receives charitable grants.
  • HOPE FOR CATS INC Partner — Receives funding to shelter, nurture, and socialize abandoned and homeless cats.
  • JERICHO ROAD CHC Partner — Receives funding for medical services.
  • NICHOLS SCHOOL Partner — Receives annual grants for scholarships in honor of William F. Kimberly Jr.
  • PLYMOUTH CROSSROADS Partner — Receives charitable grants.
  • SALVATION ARMY BUFFALO Partner — Receives annual grants for the Hope on Main Campaign.
  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ROWING Partner — Receives funding for athletic equipment.