Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family
Private foundation · Buffalo, NY · EIN 65-0800152 · reported 2023–2025
21grants reported
$2,000median award
$1,000lower quartile
$500smallest grant
$46Ktotal paid
1states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 6 of its 21 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $16K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park | Buffalo, NY | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $4,500 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity OF Buffalo & Wny | Lancaster, NY | $3,500 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Riverview, NY | $3,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $3,000 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Riverview, NY | $3,000 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Riverview, NY | $3,000 |
| ST Mark's Episcopal Church | Orchard Park, NY | $3,000 |
| ST Mark's Episcopal Church | Orchard Park, NY | $2,500 |
| Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $2,500 |
| Best Self | Buffalo, NY | $2,000 |
| ST Mark's Episcopal Church | Orchard Park, NY | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $2,000 |
| Best Self | Buffalo, NY | $1,200 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity OF Buffalo & Wny | Lancaster, NY | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Zoo | Buffalo, NY | $1,000 |
| Youngstown Community Boating Foundation | Youngstown, NY | $1,000 |
| United Way OF Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | $1,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center | Buffalo, NY | $750 |
| Kaleidoscope | Williamsville, NY | $500 |
| Mind Over Matter Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $500 |
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