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Tower Family Fund Inc: 107 grants to organizations, $9.1 million (tax year ended December 2025)

Tower Family Fund Inc, a private foundation in Buffalo, NY, paid 107 grants to organizations totaling $9,147,895 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 14, 2026. The largest was $2,000,000 to Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo in Buffalo, NY for the buffalo together fund.

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EIN
205848514
Based in
Buffalo, NY
Assets
$53,446,183
Grants paid
$9,147,895
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202601349349104015. It reported $9,147,895 in grants paid; 107 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Community Foundation for Greater BuffaloBuffalo, NYThe buffalo together fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Harborlight Community Partners Dba Harborlight HomesBeverly, MAGeneral support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard HospitalOak Bluffs, MAWorkforce housing grant$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Power of Place Learning Communities IncBurlington, MALearning community project grantEducation$647,895apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Akg Art MuseumBuffalo, NYGeneral support - installment 1 of 4$250,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraBuffalo, NYGeneral support - installment 1 of 4$250,000apps.irs.gov
Burchfield-Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYGeneral support - installment 1 of 4Arts, culture and humanities$250,000apps.irs.gov
Gloucester Marine Genomics InstituteGloucester, MAGeneral supportScience and technology$200,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of Martha's VineyardVineyard Haven, MAGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Penikese Island SchoolWoods Hole, MAGeneral support & girls' science and nature summer campCrime and legal-related$150,000apps.irs.gov
Walnut Hill School of the ArtsNatick, MAGeneral support, scholarships$125,000apps.irs.gov
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MAByrnes family fund for older adult research$110,000apps.irs.gov
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MAGeneral supportEnvironment$100,000apps.irs.gov
Essex County Community FoundationBeverly, MAGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCThe thrive center for children, families and communitiesEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Healthy Aging MVEdgartown, MAGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Island Grown InitiativeVineyard Haven, MAEndowment fundFood, agriculture and nutrition$100,000apps.irs.gov
Luminary Impact FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral supportMental health and crisis intervention$100,000apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAArms recovery coach program & recovery research institute$100,000apps.irs.gov
New Profit IncBoston, MAGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$100,000apps.irs.gov
Pathways for ChildrenGloucester, MAGeneral supportHuman services$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Open DoorGloucester, MAGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of the North Shore IncBeverly, MAGeneral support, scholarshipsHuman services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Wellspring House IncGloucester, MAGeneral supportHuman services$85,000apps.irs.gov
Schooner AdventureGloucester, MAGeneral support$80,000apps.irs.gov
Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CTGeneral support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Music IncRockport, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$75,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard Community FoundationWest Tisbury, MAGeneral support & the sam feldman fund$65,000apps.irs.gov
Stillpoint Martha's Vineyard IncChilmark, MAGeneral support$55,000apps.irs.gov
Circuit ArtsWest Tisbury, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Earth Conservation CorpsWashington, DCGeneral supportEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara Lutheran Health FoundationLancaster, NYLeadership council campaign$50,000apps.irs.gov
Northshore Education ConsortiumBeverly, MAGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Opportunities Collaborative for Students With Special Needs IncTonawanda, NYGeneral supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Raw Art Works IncLynn, MAGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sawyer Library FoundationGloucester, MAGeneral supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Field FundChilmark, MAGeneral supportRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cape Ann MuseumGloucester, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Island Grown InitiativeVineyard Haven, MAGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$40,000apps.irs.gov
Beth Israel Lahey Hospital CorpBeverly, MAGreatest needs fund for beverly hospital & addison gilbert society fund$35,000apps.irs.gov
Cape Ann Art Haven IncGloucester, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$35,000apps.irs.gov
Leap for Education IncSalem, MAGeneral supportEducation$35,000apps.irs.gov
Pinnacle Community ServicesNiagara Falls, NYGeneral supportHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Albany Law SchoolAlbany, NYGeneral supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Cape Ann MuseumGloucester, MACapital campaign for museum improvementsArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Capital Region Boys and Girls ClubAlbany, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Fifth Avenue Ame Zion ChurchTroy, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lasinburgh Boys and Girls ClubTroy, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels of Niagara FallsNiagara Falls, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Montserrat College of ArtBeverly, MAGeneral supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mount St Mary's Hospital FoundationLewiston, NYProjects & initiatives including 4 vital monitors/wheelies$25,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical CenterNiagara Falls, NYGeneral supportHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NYAcademic success centerEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Palace TheaterManchester, NHGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Peter G Young Jr FoundationLatham, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Music IncRockport, MAJazz workshop and annual fundArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Vineyard HouseVineyard Haven, MAGeneral supportMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Action IncGloucester, MAGeneral supportHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
BerkleeBoston, MACity music five week summer performance scholarships$20,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Disability ServicesAlbany, NYGeneral supportDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$20,000apps.irs.gov
Feedmore WnyBuffalo, NYHome-delivered meal program$20,000apps.irs.gov
People IncWilliamsville, NYGeneral support; general support - autism services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Underground Railroad Education CenterAlbany, NYGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hammond Castle MuseumGloucester, MAEric pape exhibition$15,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit CollaborativeWest Tisbury, MAGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (nacc)Niagara Falls, NYGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's Association- Western Ny ChapterAmherst, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Artpark & CompanyLewiston, NYArtpark bridges program$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bethel Baptist ChurchCambridge, MAGeneral supportReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of BuffaloBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of Niagara FallsNiagara Falls, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Center for Arts and TechnologyBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo City MissionBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Peace HouseHamburg, NYGeneral supportHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal NetworkBuffalo, NYGeneral supportMedical research$10,000apps.irs.gov
Capital District YMCAAlbany, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cepa Art GalleryBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Child & Family ServicesBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation for Greater BuffaloBuffalo, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier IncNiagara Falls, NYGeneral supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Explore & More Children's MuseumBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Feedmore WnyBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice Foundation of Western New YorkCheektowaga, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kenan CenterLockport, NYGeneral supportRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara HospiceLockport, NYGeneral supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army - Buffalo Area ServicesBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army - Niagara Falls Area ServicesNiagara Falls, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Alliance of the Capital RegionAlbany, NYGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Buffalo & Erie CountyBuffalo, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Greater NiagaraSanborn, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
15 LoveAlbany, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Black Dimensions in Art IncRensselaer, NYGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Capital City Rescue MissionAlbany, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Commission On Economic OpportunityTroy, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Island Housing Trust CorporationWest Tisbury, MAGeneral supportHousing and shelter$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House of WnyBuffalo, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
South End Children's CafeAlbany, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Unity House of Troy IncTroy, NYGeneral supportMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Vineyard Independence PartnershipWest Tisbury, MAGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army - Southern New England DivisionHartford, CTGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
AspcaNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Oxfam AmericaBoston, MAGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$2,000apps.irs.gov
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Ray of Light Farm IncEast Haddam, CTGeneral supportHuman services$2,000apps.irs.gov
Vista Life Innovations IncMadison, CTKeith murphy memorial fund$500apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202501339349101215. It reported $8,016,036 in grants paid; 108 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Harborlight HomesBeverly, MAHousing grant$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard HospitalOak Bluffs, MAWorkforce housing grant$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Navigator HomesVineyard Haven, MASenior housing$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Power of Place Learning Communities IncBurlington, MALearning community project grantEducation$811,036apps.irs.gov
Sawyer Library FoundationGloucester, MANew building fundEducation$300,000apps.irs.gov
Chilmark PreschoolChilmark, MAConstruction funding$250,000apps.irs.gov
Burchfield-Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYGrant agreementArts, culture and humanities$125,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of Martha's VineyardVineyard Haven, MAGeneral support$105,000apps.irs.gov
Artpark & CompanyLewiston, NYArtpark bridges program & general support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraBuffalo, NYGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Burchfield-Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation for Greater BuffaloBuffalo, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MAGeneral supportEnvironment$100,000apps.irs.gov
Essex County Community FoundationDanvers, MAGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gloucester Marine Genomics InstituteGloucester, MAGeneral support, support for director of communicationsScience and technology$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gloucester Marine Genomics InstituteGloucester, MAGeneral supportScience and technology$100,000apps.irs.gov
Island Grown InitiativeVineyard Haven, MAGeneral support, food pantryFood, agriculture and nutrition$100,000apps.irs.gov
Kenan CenterLockport, NYGeneral supportRecreation and sports$100,000apps.irs.gov
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital - Mental Health Innovation CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
New Profit IncBoston, MAGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$100,000apps.irs.gov
Pathways for ChildrenGloucester, MAGeneral supportHuman services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Music IncRockport, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard Community Services IncVineyard Haven, MAHealthy aging mv$75,000apps.irs.gov
Walnut Hill School of the ArtsNatick, MAGeneral support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Feedmore WnyBuffalo, NYGeneral support$70,000apps.irs.gov
Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CTGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MARecovery research institute$60,000apps.irs.gov
Beth Israel Lahey Hospital CorpBeverly, MAAddison gilbert hospital & beverly hospital general support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Akg Art MuseumBuffalo, NYGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Circuit Arts IncWest Tisbury, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Gloucester Stage CoGloucester, MAGeneral support, new pier supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara Lutheran Health FoundationLancaster, NYGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Open Door Cape Ann Food PantryGloucester, MAGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Opportunities Collaborative for Students With Special Needs IncAmherst, NYGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Penikese School IncWoods Hole, MAGirls' science and nature summer camp$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Field FundChilmark, MAGeneral supportRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wellspring House IncGloucester, MAGeneral supportHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier IncNiagara Falls, NYGeneral supportHuman services$40,000apps.irs.gov
Island Grown InitiativeVineyard Haven, MAGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$40,000apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAArms recovery coach program$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo FoundationBuffalo, NYGeneral support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MAHale family center for pancreatic cancer research & patient financial assistance$35,000apps.irs.gov
Cepa Art GalleryBuffalo, NYGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Gloucester Education FoundationGloucester, MAGeneral supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Northshore Education ConsortiumBeverly, MAGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Pinnacle Community ServicesNiagara Falls, NYGeneral supportHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Raw Art Works IncLynn, MAGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Stillpoint Martha's Vineyard IncChilmark, MAGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Schooner AdventureGloucester, MAGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo City MissionBuffalo, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Cape Ann Art Haven IncGloucester, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Cape Ann MuseumGloucester, MAGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Care DimensionsDanvers, MAKaplan house hospice$25,000apps.irs.gov
Child & Family ServicesBuffalo, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice Foundation of Western New YorkCheektowaga, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard Community FoundationWest Tisbury, MAGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels of Niagara FallsNiagara Falls, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mount St Mary's Hospital FoundationLewiston, NYBeds for kids program at the neighborhood health center$25,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical CenterNiagara Falls, NYGeneral supportHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NYAcademic success centerEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Roswell Park Alliance FoundationBuffalo, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Vineyard HouseVineyard Haven, MAGeneral supportMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Walnut Hill School of the ArtsNatick, MAGeneral support, scholarships$25,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of the North Shore IncBeverly, MAGeneral support, scholarshipsHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of the North Shore IncBeverly, MAGeneral supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Montserrat College of ArtBeverly, MAGeneral supportEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army - Buffalo Area ServicesBuffalo, NYGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army - Niagara Falls Area ServicesNiagara Falls, NYGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Buffalo & Erie CountyBuffalo, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Greater NiagaraSanborn, NYGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Canisius UniversityBuffalo, NYGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit CollaborativeWest Tisbury, MAGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Suny Buffalo State FoundationBuffalo, NYEmergency student fund$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (nacc)Niagara Falls, NYGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's Association- Western Ny ChapterBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Autism Services IncAmherst, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of BuffaloBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora IncEast Aurora, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of Niagara FallsNiagara Falls, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Center for Arts and TechnologyBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Museum of ScienceBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Peace HouseHamburg, NYGeneral supportHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal NetworkBuffalo, NYGeneral supportMedical research$10,000apps.irs.gov
Explore & More Children's MuseumEast Aurora, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Grand Island Memorial LibraryGrand Island, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara HospiceLockport, NYGeneral supportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
People IncWilliamsville, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Shea's Performing Arts CenterBuffalo, NYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross - Greater Buffalo ChapterBuffalo, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of Elma Marilla & WalesElma, NYGeneral supportYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Audubon SocietyNorth Java, NYGeneral supportEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo ZooBuffalo, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hearts for the HomelessBuffalo, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Miracle League of Grand Island & Western Ny IncGrand Island, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Niagara Falls AquariumNiagra Falls, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House of WnyBuffalo, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Academy for Human Rights IncHamburg, NYGeneral supportYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Vineyard Family TennisOak Bluffs, MATennis scholarships for vineyard children$5,000apps.irs.gov
Vineyard Independence PartnershipWest Tisbury, MAGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army - Southern New England DivisionHartford, CTGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
AspcaNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Oxfam AmericaBoston, MAGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$2,000apps.irs.gov
Partners in HealthFrederick, MDGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Ray of Light Farm IncLynn, MAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Vista Life Innovations IncMadison, CTKeith murphy memorial fund$500apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Massachusetts$11,661,931
New York$4,978,000
District of Columbia$250,000
Connecticut$143,000
California$100,000
New Hampshire$25,000
Arkansas$4,000
Maryland$2,000

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