About 716 Foundation
716 Foundation's mission is to provide free or subsidized admission and enhanced access for minority, at-risk and special needs children and their families to Western New York's art, cultural, scientific, sport and entertainment institutions and to support capital improvements in those nonprofit organizations through grants.
Focus Areas
arts and culturemuseums and science centerszoo and animal conservationsports experiencescamping and disability servicesyouth services
Who They Fund
minority childrenat-risk youthunderprivileged / low-income childrenchildren with special needscampers (Cradle Beach)school-aged groups / students
About 716 Foundation
716 Foundation Inc. centers its giving on access: free or subsidized admission, event tickets, and capital support that helps minority, at-risk, and special needs children and their families enter Western New York cultural and recreational institutions. That pattern shows up repeatedly in grants to the Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc, where funding has supported free zoo admission tickets and renovation work on the Bison Exhibit. It also appears in support for Cradle Beach Inc, where the foundation has backed camp access and facility improvements for campers who are minority, at-risk, underprivileged, or have special needs. The foundation’s work is closely tied to institutions rather than individuals. Its grants reach museums, zoos, arts groups, and camps, with a mix of program underwriting and capital projects. In the recent grants list, Buffalo Fine Arts Academy received support for the Art Alives event, and Explore and More Museum received funding for free admission tickets for children. Art for Learning Wny was also funded for its Family Art Fest, which integrates arts into the community. Across these awards, the throughline is expanded participation in local nonprofit experiences, especially for children who face barriers to access.
What 716 Foundation Funds
In museum and zoo access, the foundation supported the Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc with $51,265 in 2024 for free admission tickets for minority, at-risk, underprivileged, or special needs children, while also supporting renovation of the Bison Exhibit. Explore and More Museum received $10,920 in 2024 to provide 1,250 free admission tickets to the same audience. Arts programming is another clear thread. Buffalo Fine Arts Academy received $25,000 in 2024 to supply and fund the Art Alives event so children from schools could attend. Art for Learning Wny received $10,000 in 2025 for Family Art Fest, described as an annual community event that averages around 500 children, most of whom are from underprivileged or minority backgrounds. The foundation also supports recreation and camp facilities. Cradle Beach Inc received $30,500 in 2025 for renovations to a children’s basketball court serving its campers.
How 716 Foundation Gives
Typical grant size sits in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $25,902, the median is $29,554, and the 75th percentile is $33,875. That lines up with a grantmaking style built around mid-sized awards rather than very small gifts. The recent record also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc and Cradle Beach Inc, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time transactions. Grants are program-specific and often earmarked for access, events, or capital improvements. The foundation does not fund individuals and is not using program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$257K
Total Assets
$86K
Total Revenue
$126K
Total Expenses
$96K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $26K and $34K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$26K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$34K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
AARON STAHURA
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