This foundation concentrates its giving in Buffalo and Western New York, with a strong preference for Catholic and faith-based charities that provide direct human services — especially food, shelter, housing stability, refugee/immigrant assistance, and faith-based education. Grants are typically program support to local frontline agencies and religious orders/ministries, often made repeatedly to the same organizations. The foundation appears mission-focused on poverty relief and parish/diocesan needs rather than national or policy work.
A repeated pattern of $10,000 program grants defines Msgr Richard S Amico Memorial Charitable’s recent giving, with support flowing to Buffalo-area Catholic ministries, food access groups, housing-related services, and refugee assistance. The foundation’s grantmaking is local and highly concentrated in Western New York, with 98% of grants going to recipients in New York. Its recent awards show a consistent preference for direct service organizations that operate in neighborhoods and parish-linked settings rather than national intermediaries. Among the larger grants on file, the foundation gave $15,000 to Olv Charities for program services in 2025. It also supported Heart Love and Soul Inc in Niagara Falls with $10,000 for program services, alongside grants to Catholic Charities of Buffalo for an immigration program and to Journey's End Refugee Services Inc for program services. Other named recipients include Little Portion Friary, Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo, The Belle Center, West Side Comm Svcs Inc, Friends of the Night People, Harvest House, Response to Love, and Family Promise of Wny. The recipient mix points to a funder focused on immediate human needs, Catholic-affiliated ministries, and local support systems serving low-income residents, immigrants, and families in the Buffalo region.
Catholic and faith-based ministries make up a major share of the foundation’s giving. Recent grants include $10,000 to Little Portion Friary, $10,000 to St Lawrence Vineyard Ministries Inc, and $5,000 to Sisters of Social Service, all for program services. The pattern also extends to parish-linked support such as Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry, which received $10,000 for program services. Education is another clear area of support. The foundation gave $10,000 to Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo and $10,000 to Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, both for program services. In social services, it supported The Belle Center, Compass House, and West Side Comm Svcs Inc with program-service grants. It also funded refugee and immigration work through Catholic Charities of Buffalo and Journey's End Refugee Services Inc.
Typical awards cluster around $5,000 to $10,000, with a median grant size of $5,000, a 25th percentile of $5,000, and a 75th percentile of $10,000. That distribution matches the grant list, where most awards are at $10,000 and a smaller set are at $5,000, with one larger $15,000 grant. The foundation appears to use straightforward program support rather than exotic structures; no program-related investments are reported, and it does not fund individuals. The recent record also shows repeat support to some recipients across 2023 and 2025, including Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo, Family Promise of Wny, Heart Love and Soul Inc, St Lawrence Vineyard Ministries Inc, and Per Niente Club.
$300K
$2K
$57K
$308K
Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Concentrated, local giving in modest-to-mid-sized grants ($10k–$20k), frequently renewing support to the same grantees; primarily unrestricted or program support to frontline service providers and Catholic institutions rather than one-off large capital gifts.
Notable grantees: OLV Charities, Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo, Family Promise of WNY, Buffalo City Mission
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in New York, which accounts for 98% of grants. Buffalo is the main recipient city, with additional grants in nearby Western New York communities such as Niagara Falls, Lackawanna, Lancaster, and West Buffalo organizations serving neighborhood-based needs. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 59 grants going to domestic recipients. The pattern is local rather than multi-state or international, and the recipient list centers on Western New York service providers.
The foundation supports Catholic and faith-based social service organizations, food pantries, housing and homelessness services, refugee and immigration help, and Catholic education. Recent grantees include Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Journey's End Refugee Services Inc, Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo, and Family Promise of Wny.
Typical awards are small and tightly clustered: the median grant is $5,000, with the 25th percentile also at $5,000 and the 75th percentile at $10,000. Most recent grants are at $10,000, with a smaller number at $5,000 and one grant at $15,000.
Yes. Its geographic scope is local, and 98% of grants go to recipients in New York. The recent grant list centers on Buffalo and nearby Western New York communities such as Niagara Falls, Lackawana, and Lancaster.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo, Family Promise of Wny, Heart Love and Soul Inc, St Lawrence Vineyard Ministries Inc, and Per Niente Club.
Recent grants include immigration services, women’s respite support, food pantries, housing and shelter services, and Catholic school support. Examples include Catholic Charities of Buffalo for an immigration program, Francis Center Inc for a women’s respite program, and Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry for program services.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIVITY MIGUEL MIDDLE SCHOOL OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| COMPASS HOUSE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF WESTERN NEW YORK | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| JOURNEY'S END REFUGEE SERVICES INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| FRIENDS OF THE NIGHT PEOPLE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| PER NIENTE INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| RESPONSE TO LOVE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| TEACHERS DESK INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC CENTERAL HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| PEACEPRINTS PRISON MINISTRY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| ST LUKE'S MISSION OF MERCY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| WEST SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE & BASILICA | LACKAWANNA, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| ERIE REGIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| HARVEST HOUSE BUFFALO INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC | WILLIAMSVILLE, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| SISTER MARY JOSETTE FOOD PANTRY AT FELICIAN COMMUNITY CENTER | CHEEKTOWAGA, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| ST LAWRENCE VINEYARD MINISTRIES INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WEST BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| HEART LOVE & SOUL INC | NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| GRACE GUEST HOUSE INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| LITTLE PORTION FRIARY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| PLYMOUTH CROSSROADS | LANCASTER, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| OLV CHARITIES | LACKAWANNA, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| SISTERS OF SOCIAL SERVICE | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| BISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| BUFFALO CITY MISSION | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| FOUNDATION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BUFFALO NY | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| THE FRANCISCAN CENTER INC | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| FOUNDATION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BUFFALO NY | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| RACHEL WARRIOR FOUNDATION | ORCHARD PARK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| OLV CHARITIES | LACKAWANA, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| HARVEST HOUSE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| NATIVITY MIGUEL MIDDLE SCHOOL OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC CENTRAL HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WEST BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| JOURNEY'S END REFUGEE SERVICES INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| PER NIENTE CLUB | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | IMMIGRATION PROGRAM |
| HEART LOVE AND SOUL INC | NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| COMPASS HOUSE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| THE TEACHER'S DESK INC | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| FRIENDS OF THE NIGHT PEOPLE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| RESPONSE TO LOVE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| THE BELLE CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
NATIVITY MIGUEL MIDDLE SCHOOL OF BUFFALO
$15,000PROGRAM SERVICES
COMPASS HOUSE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
FAMILY PROMISE OF WESTERN NEW YORK
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
FRIENDS OF THE NIGHT PEOPLE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
PER NIENTE INC
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
RESPONSE TO LOVE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
CATHOLIC CENTERAL HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
PEACEPRINTS PRISON MINISTRY
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
ST LUKE'S MISSION OF MERCY
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
WEST SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE & BASILICA
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
ERIE REGIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
HARVEST HOUSE BUFFALO INC
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
SISTER MARY JOSETTE FOOD PANTRY AT FELICIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
ST LAWRENCE VINEYARD MINISTRIES INC
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WEST BUFFALO
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
GRACE GUEST HOUSE INC
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
LITTLE PORTION FRIARY
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
PLYMOUTH CROSSROADS
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
OLV CHARITIES
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
SISTERS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL OF BUFFALO
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
BUFFALO CITY MISSION
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
FOUNDATION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BUFFALO NY
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
THE FRANCISCAN CENTER INC
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
FOUNDATION OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BUFFALO NY
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
RACHEL WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$5,000PROGRAM SERVICES
OLV CHARITIES
$15,000PROGRAM SERVICES
HARVEST HOUSE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
NATIVITY MIGUEL MIDDLE SCHOOL OF BUFFALO
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
CATHOLIC CENTRAL HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WEST BUFFALO
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
PER NIENTE CLUB
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
COMPASS HOUSE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
FRIENDS OF THE NIGHT PEOPLE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
RESPONSE TO LOVE
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES
THE BELLE CENTER
$10,000PROGRAM SERVICES