Zemsky Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 11-2867625
Foundation Overview
Based in Buffalo, NY, Zemsky Family Foundation has awarded 286 grants totaling $6,136,676 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $240,000, with a median award of $4,850.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$6,136,676
Total Assets
$7,152,969
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,850
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
64
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 47%
30 of 64 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
New York
93% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Buffalo (79%), Getzville (3%), Williamsville (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+272%
Strong 272% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Zemsky Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $115,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $36,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo Urban League | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Burchfield-penney Art Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Canopy Of Neighbors | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust | $30,000 | Boyertown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Delaine Waring Ame Church | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $43,334 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Explore Buffalo | $3,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Feedmore Wny | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Friends For A Better Buffalo | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Harvest House Buffalo Inc | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kaleida Health Foundation | $240,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nichols School | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Northland Workforce Training Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Peaceprints Of Wny | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Re-treebuffalo Green Fund | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $101,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The 11 Day Power Play | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $300 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wny Law Enforcement Helpline Inc | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $115,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $36,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Buffalo Urban League | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Burchfield-penney Art Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Canopy Of Neighbors | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust | $30,000 | Boyertown, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Delaine Waring Ame Church | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $43,334 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Explore Buffalo | $3,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Feedmore Wny | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Friends For A Better Buffalo | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Harvest House Buffalo Inc | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Kaleida Health Foundation | $240,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nichols School | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Northland Workforce Training Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Peaceprints Of Wny | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Re-treebuffalo Green Fund | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $101,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The 11 Day Power Play | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $300 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Wny Law Enforcement Helpline Inc | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Albright-knox Art Gallery | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Assocation | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Soroka Medical Center | $60,000 | Scarsdale, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Back To Basics Outreach Ministries Inc | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Broadway-fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Buffalo Evening News Charity Fund | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $81,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Buffalo Urban League 514 Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Campaign For Buffalo History Arch & Culture | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Carnegie Art Center | $2,500 | North Tonawanda, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chautauqua Institution | $1,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Delaine Waring Ame Church | $23,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Explore Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Frank Lloyed Wright's Martin House | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Givat Haviva Inc | $62,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvest House | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $3,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Israel Friendsworldwide Found Friends | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Jewish Federations Of North America | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Junior League Of Buffalo | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Net Positive Inc Dba The Foundry | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Nichols School | $1,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Northland Workforce Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Peaceprints Of Wny | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Preservation Buffalo Niagara | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Restoration Society Inc | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $10,000 | Nw, WA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Stephens Education Foundation | $250 | Grand Island, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul | $750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| True Bethel Baptist Church Charities | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie County | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $300 | East Aurora, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wny Minority Media Professionals Inc | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Albright-knox Art Gallery | $164,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Broadway-fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $141,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo String Works | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Burchfield-penny Art Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvest House | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northland Workforce Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie County | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $250 | East Aurora, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nichols School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Saint Jude Center | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Net Positive Inc Dba The Foundry | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Explore Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Campaign For Buffalo History Arch & Culture | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo & Erie Co Naval & Military Park | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Evening News Charity Fund | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Frank Lloyed Wright's Martin House | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gobike Buffalo | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Albright-knox Art Gallery | $164,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Broadway-fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $141,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo String Works | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Burchfield-penny Art Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvest House | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northland Workforce Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie County | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $250 | East Aurora, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nichols School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Saint Jude Center | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Net Positive Inc Dba The Foundry | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Explore Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Campaign For Buffalo History Arch & Culture | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo & Erie Co Naval & Military Park | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Evening News Charity Fund | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Frank Lloyed Wright's Martin House | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gobike Buffalo | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Albright-knox Art Gallery | $164,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Broadway-fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $141,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo String Works | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Burchfield-penny Art Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harvest House | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Northland Workforce Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie County | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $250 | East Aurora, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nichols School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Saint Jude Center | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Net Positive Inc Dba The Foundry | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Explore Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Campaign For Buffalo History Arch & Culture | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo & Erie Co Naval & Military Park | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Evening News Charity Fund | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Frank Lloyed Wright's Martin House | $40,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gobike Buffalo | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Albright-knox Art Gallery | $195,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aquinnahgay Head Community Association | $500 | Chilmark, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $86,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Broadway-fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Buffalo String Works | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Burchfield-penny Art Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Carnegie Art Center | $2,500 | North Tonawanda, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Response Fund | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Danceability Inc | $500 | Depew, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harvest House | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hospice Foundation | $750 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Kaleida Health Foundation | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Wny | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Niagara Aerospace Museum | $50,000 | Niagara Falls, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Northland Workforce Center | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | $56,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Squeaky Wheel | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sensational Fun Inc | $500 | Orchard Park, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The 11 Day Power Play | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Botanical Gardens | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie County | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $250 | East Aurora, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Valley Community Association | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ymca Buffalo Niagara | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Explore Buffalo | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Harvest House | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Buffalo | $36,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie County | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Campaign For Greater Buffalo | $154,238 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Squeaky Wheel | $750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gobike Buffalo | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Foundry | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ny Leap | $1,000 | Ticonderoga, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Tourette Syndrome Assoc | $30,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buffalo Renaissance Foundation | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pdm Marketing & Media | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kaleida Health Foundation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | $250 | East Aurora, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | $36,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $20,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buffalo Institute For Contemporary Arts | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Temple Beth Zion | $4,700 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Keith Stolzenburg Scholarship Fund - University At Buffalo | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Everett Jewish Life Center | $500 | Chautauqua, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kidney Foundation Of Wny | $2,500 | Williamsville, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Albright-knox Art Gallery | $12,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Buffalo And Erie County | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buffalo String Works | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gesu School | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Golisano Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Horizons At Brooklyn Friends School | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hospice Foundation | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Jewish Adoption & Family Care Options | $3,600 | Sunrise, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| National Federation For Just Communities | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Richardson Center Corporation | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Tourette Syndrome Assoc | $25,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Rock School | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Wned | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Central Terminal Restoration Corporation | $35,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Horizons At Brooklyn Friends School | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Ibero American Action League Inc | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Gesu School | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Golisano Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Hospice Foundation | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Jewish Adoption & Family Care Options | $1,800 | Sunrise, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| National Federation For Just Communities | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Richardson Center Corporation | $50,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Tourette Syndrome Assoc | $25,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Buffalo Promise Neighborhood | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Dance Affiliates | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Gesu School | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hospice Foundation | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| International Institute Of Buffalo | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| National Federation For Just Communities | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Jewish Adoption & Family Care Options | $1,800 | Sunrise, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Tourette Syndrome Assoc | $35,000 | Bayside, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Golisano Childrens Hospital | $12,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Richardson Center Corporation | $100,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Campaign For Buffalo Inc | $20,520 | Buffalo, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Zemsky Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 11-2867625 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 726 EXCHANGE ST STE 412 Buffalo, NY 14210-1469 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Zemsky Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Kayla Zemsky |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Howard Zemsky |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.