named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Scholarship Funding
Support for the Bison Children's Scholarship Fund to provide educational opportunities for children in need.
General Operations Grants
Unrestricted funding provided to multiple nonprofits including OLV Charities, VIA, Heritage Christian Services, Grassroots Gardens, and others.
Homeless Street Feeding Program
Funding to The Salvation Army for meals and outreach to homeless individuals in Buffalo.
Release the Breakthroughs Campaign Support
Financial support for cancer research and treatment advancements at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Trauma Center and Emergency Department Support
Grant to ECMC Foundation for trauma and emergency care services.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 3 activities
- Funding general operations of Grassroots GardensProvides financial support for the general operations of Grassroots Gardens, an organization promoting urban gardening and community greening.
- Funding general operations of OLV CharitiesSupports the general operations of OLV Charities, a nonprofit organization serving community needs.
- Funding general operations of VIAProvides financial support for the general operations of VIA, a nonprofit organization providing services to individuals with disabilities.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Funding Burchfield Penney Art Center as a studio sponsor for the 2023 Art Auction & GalaProvides sponsorship funding to the Burchfield Penney Art Center for its 2023 Art Auction & Gala event, supporting arts and cultural programming.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding general operations at University of Notre Dame Law SchoolProvides financial support for the general operations of the University of Notre Dame Law School.
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Funding general operations of Heritage Christian Services FoundationSupports the general operations of Heritage Christian Services Foundation, which provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding general operations of Rochester Community Robotics Inc.Supports the general operations of Rochester Community Robotics Inc., an organization promoting STEM education and robotics.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Funding general operations of The Empire Center for Public Policy Inc.Supports the general operations of The Empire Center for Public Policy Inc., a think tank focused on state government reform and fiscal responsibility.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding general operations of the Bison Children's Scholarship FundProvides financial support for the general operations of the Bison Children's Scholarship Fund, which assists children with educational expenses.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding homeless street feeding program at The Salvation ArmyFinances The Salvation Army’s homeless street feeding program, which provides meals to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding the Release the Breakthroughs Campaign at Roswell Park Cancer InstituteFunds Roswell Park Cancer Institute for the Release the Breakthroughs Campaign, supporting cancer research and treatment initiatives.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding trauma center and emergency department services through The ECMC Foundation Inc.Supports trauma care and emergency services by providing grants to The ECMC Foundation Inc.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$753K
Contributions & grants$448K60%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$54K7%
Other revenue$245K
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$149K
balance sheet
Total assets$3.94M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3.94M
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +695.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CHRISTOPHER L JACOBS — TRUSTEE
- DANIELLE JACOBS — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH R JACOBS — TRUSTEE
- JESSICA H ENSTICE — TRUSTEE
- LAWRENCE D JACOBS — TRUSTEE
- LUKE T JACOBS — TRUSTEE
- MATTHEW ENSTICE — TRUSTEE
- PAMELA R JACOBS - VOGT — TRUSTEE
- STEPHANIE JACOBS — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS R BEECHER JR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- BISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND Partner — Funded for general operations
- BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER Partner — Funded as studio sponsor for 2023 Art Auction & Gala
- GRASSROOTS GARDENS Partner — Funded for general operations
- HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for general operations
- OLV CHARITIES Partner — Funded for general operations
- ROCHESTER COMMUNITY ROBOTICS INC Partner — Funded for general operations
- ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE Partner — Funded for the Release the Breakthroughs Campaign
- THE ECMC FOUNDATION INC Partner — Funded to support trauma center and emergency department services
- THE EMPIRE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY INC Partner — Funded for general operations
- THE SALVATION ARMY Partner — Funded for homeless street feeding program
- UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL Partner — Funded for general operations
- VIA Partner — Funded for general operations