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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 16-1441497

East Hill Foundation

A private foundation in North Tonawanda, NY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 42 grants and $646,010 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Michele R Schmidt
PO Box 547
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 204-0204
Form and materials
The grant application form is electronic and accessible at www.easthillfdn.com
Deadlines
Varies
Restrictions
East hill foundation grants are project-specific, as indicated in the digital grant application. The focus is on basic human needs such as food, shelter, and clothing for those in need within the eight counties of western new york, primarily erie and niagara counties.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $646,010

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $24,685,161

  • Tax year 2024

    $646,199

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $23,106,238

  • Tax year 2023

    $618,040

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $21,899,486

  • Tax year 2022

    $640,676

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $20,897,914

  • Tax year 2021

    $549,202

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $24,934,119

  • Tax year 2020

    $642,778

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $23,031,236

  • Tax year 2019

    $707,924

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $22,294,098

  • Tax year 2018

    $465,389

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $20,147,089

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Feedmore WnyBuffalo, NY

    New bulk repack room yr 1 of 3

    $150,000
  2. Mercy Flight IncBuffalo, NY

    Two hamilton-t1 ventilators

    $42,765
  3. Family Promise of Western New YorkBuffalo, NY

    Mattresses and appliances for homeless families

    $25,100
  4. Providence Farm CollectiveOrchard Park, NY

    Refrigerated trailer

    $25,000
  5. Alternative Care Services of WnyAlden, NY

    Two freezers, 1 refrigerator, packing supplies

    $24,190
  6. Revive Wesleyan the Trading PostSpringville, NY

    New flooring at trading post

    $22,480
  7. The Newstead Fire Company IncAkron, NY

    Mobile two-way radio units

    $21,000
  8. Habitat for Humanity BuffaloBuffalo, NY

    Purchase forklift (used)

    $20,225
  9. Martin House Restoration CorporationBuffalo, NY

    For capital and maintenance costs at visitors center year 4 of 5

    $20,000
  10. Response to Love CenterBuffalo, NY

    Fresh produce and dairy products

    $20,000
  11. The Relief Zone IncFrewsburg, NY

    Replace lift elevator

    $20,000
  12. Clarence Fire DistrictClarence, NY

    Lucas 3 chest compression device

    $18,760
  13. Friends of Little Portion FriaryBuffalo, NY

    Metal lockers for shelter

    $18,750
  14. HomespaceBuffalo, NY

    Replace 2 boilers

    $16,450
  15. Niagara Area Habitat for HumanityNiagara Falls, NY

    Supplies for home repairs

    $15,000
  16. Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation IncHamburg, NY

    Winter clothing for children, printing, postage

    $15,000
  17. Rural Outreach CenterEast Aurora, NY

    Winter clothing and boots for children

    $15,000
  18. St John Evg Lutheran ChurchNorth Evans, NY

    A/c heating units for pantry

    $13,000
  19. Clarence Senior Citizens IncClarence, NY

    New stove and connection kit

    $12,500
  20. Gerard PlaceBuffalo, NY

    Food pantry staples and supplies

    $10,000
  21. Upward Design for Life CorpBuffalo, NY

    Mattresses and foundations

    $10,000
  22. Meals on Wheels of Jamestown Area IncFalconer, NY

    Meals for senior citizens

    $10,000
  23. Lockport Cares IncLockport, NY

    Clothing, towels, personal care items for shelter guests

    $9,190
  24. North Tonawanda Benevolent AssociationNorth Tonawanda, NY

    Winter coats, boots, clothing for children

    $9,000
  25. Hands 4 Hope Street MinistryAlbion, NY

    Personal care items for distribution to needy

    $8,500
  26. Grace Guest House IncBuffalo, NY

    Essential repairs to ada bathroom

    $8,200
  27. North Tonawanda Fire DepartmentN Tonawanda, NY

    Battery powered fans and saws

    $8,000
  28. Twin Cities Community Outreach IncN Tonawanda, NY

    Capital improvements, renovations

    $8,000
  29. Rainies Foster Closet IncNorth Tonawanda, NY

    New cribs, car seats, baby clothing

    $6,000
  30. Southern Tier Health Care System IncOlean, NY

    50 pack 'n play cribs and 100 crib sheets

    $6,000
  31. The Neighborhope CollectiveN Tonawanda, NY

    Non-perishable food for children

    $6,000
  32. Grassroots Gardens of WnyBuffalo, NY

    Replace greenhouse

    $5,000
  33. Youth Mentoring Services of NiagaraLockport, NY

    Winter boots for children and teens

    $4,000
  34. Oliver Street Merchants AssociationN Tonawanda, NY

    Bicycle racks on oliver street

    $3,000
  35. Town of ClarenceClarence, NY

    Maintenance for clarence historical society building year 5 of 5

    $3,000
  36. North Tonawanda Botanical GardenN Tonawanda, NY

    Native perennial plants

    $3,000
  37. NTHS - Girls Basketball Booster ClubNorth Tonawanda, NY

    Winter coats for girls team

    $2,500
  38. Project Pride of North Tonawanda IncN Tonawanda, NY

    Outdoor water bottle refill station

    $2,500
  39. Royalton Hartland Community LibraryMiddleport, NY

    Vox/wonderbooks and steam kits

    $2,500
  40. Historical Society of the Town of ClarenceClarence, NY

    Roller blinds/shades

    $2,400
  41. David A Howe Public LibraryWellsville, NY

    Toiletry kits for needy

    $2,000
  42. Friends of Drake SchoolN Tonawanda, NY

    Outdoor games, board games

    $2,000

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Feedmore WnyBuffalo, NY

    New bulk repack room years 2 and 3

    $350,000
  2. Martin House Restoration CorporationBuffalo, NY

    For capital and maintenance costs at visitors center year 5 of 5

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $60,75021% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter3 grants $56,55020% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $35,00012% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $30,00011% of the total
  5. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $21,0007% of the total
  6. Arts and culture1 grant $20,0007% of the total
  7. 5 other causes11 grants $59,39021% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York42 grants $646,010

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Warren GreatbatchVICE PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
  • John SiegelDIR/SECRETARY Hours 10Pay $0
  • Ami GreatbatchPRESIDENT Hours 15Pay $0
  • Kenneth DulianEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $169,154
  • David Pierce MDDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
  • Michele SchmidtADMIN. DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $132,076
  • Cheryl JankowskiDIRECTOR/TREASURER Hours 8Pay $0
  • James ChadbourneDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0

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