The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Foundation concentrates its giving locally in the Buffalo/Williamsville area, providing sizable, primarily unrestricted support to a small number of community organizations. Its largest support goes to a rural outreach/social services provider, while a substantial share also funds the regional symphony, indicating interest in both direct human services and cultural institutions. Grants are meaningful in size and often repeat to the same beneficiaries, suggesting long-term, relationship-driven philanthropy rather than broad, one-off funding.
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn gives repeatedly to a small set of local organizations, with several grants returning year after year. The Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora received $50,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in both 2024 and 2025, making it the clearest example of the foundation’s sustained support for local safety-net and outreach work. Another major thread is cultural support: the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra received $20,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in each of 2024 and 2025. Those recurring gifts show a pattern of relationship-based philanthropy rather than broad, one-time grantmaking. The foundation also backs community health and civic organizations in the Buffalo area, including Jericho Road Community Health Center and United Way of Buffalo. Across the recent grants list, the recipients are concentrated in a small local network, and the awards are often large enough to matter as operating or core support for smaller nonprofits. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on ongoing commitments to a few institutions serving Erie County and nearby communities.
In rural social services, the foundation gave $50,000 to Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora in 2023, followed by $30,000 in 2024 and again in 2025. That same repeat pattern appears in health care: Jericho Road Community Health Center in Buffalo received $15,000 in 2023 and 2024, plus $17,204 in 2025. Cultural institutions are another clear priority. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra received $20,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in both 2024 and 2025. The foundation also supports local arts and education-oriented organizations, including $15,000 to Just Buffalo Literary Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and $10,000 to Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology in 2023.
Typical awards cluster at a fixed level: the p25 is $5,000, the median is $5,000, and the p75 is $12,200. Recent grants show a handful of larger commitments alongside many $10,000 to $15,000 gifts, with repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years. The foundation’s current profile is local and concentrated, not broad-based. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The pattern in the grant list suggests ongoing support for a small set of recipient organizations rather than one-off project-only giving.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $12K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$12K
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Concentrated, local giving with a small number of relatively large grants; emphasis on repeat multi-grant relationships and unrestricted/charitable operating support rather than many small, diverse awards.
Notable grantees: Rural Outreach Center, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly in New York, with 95% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Recipient cities that appear most often include Buffalo, East Aurora, and Getzville, with additional grants to Amherst and Albany. Outside New York, the recent list includes Jupiter, Florida. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based: 65 grants, or 100% of the sample shown.
The recent grants point to a narrow local portfolio: rural outreach and social services, community health, performing arts, literacy, and other neighborhood nonprofits in the Buffalo/Williamsville area. Examples include Rural Outreach Center, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Jericho Road Community Health Center, and Just Buffalo Literary Center.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years. Rural Outreach Center received $50,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in both 2024 and 2025; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra received $20,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024 and 2025; Just Buffalo Literary Center received $15,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The distribution is centered on modest-to-mid-sized awards. The p25 and median are both $5,000, while the p75 is $12,200. Recent grants also include several $15,000 and $25,000 awards, along with a larger $50,000 grant in 2023.
Giving is local and heavily concentrated in New York. The data shows 95% of grants to recipients in NY, with frequent recipients in Buffalo, East Aurora, and Getzville. The recent list also includes a grant to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in Jupiter, Florida.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL OUTREACH CENTER | EAST AURORA, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS | BUFFALO, NY | $28,300 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | BUFFALO, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY | BUFFALO, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES | BUFFALO, NY | $11,016 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HALLWALLS CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CEPA GALLERY | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | JUPITER, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO AUDUBON TRILLIUM NATURE CENTER | NORTH JAVA, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FEEDMORE WNY | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY | GETZVILLE, NY | $3,204 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS | TONAWANDA, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE | BUFFALO, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FISH OF EAST AURORA INC | EAST AURORA, NY | $1,405 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELMA MARILLA & WALES | ELMA, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RURAL OUTREACH CENTER | EAST AURORA, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | BUFFALO, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $17,204 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BARD SANCTUARY FUND | ANNANDALEONHUDSON, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY | GETZVILLE, NY | $12,200 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE | ALBANY, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | JUPITER, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES | BUFFALO, NY | $9,457 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WNY SCOUT COUNCIL | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITBALE |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | BUFFALO, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FISH OF EAST AURORA INC | EAST AURORA, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PEOPLE AGAINST TRAFFICKING HUMANS (PATH) | DEPEW, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT | BUFFALO, NY | $4,995 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS | TONAWANDA, NY | $3,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELMA MARILLA & WALES | ELMA, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY | BUFFALO, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OLV CHARITIES (FATHER BAKER LEGACY) | LACKAWANNA, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HOSPICE FOUNDATION | BUFFALO, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| RURAL OUTREACH CENTER | EAST AURORA, NY | $30,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | BUFFALO, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY | GETZVILLE, NY | $15,276 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE | EAST AURORA, NY | $10,620 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ARTS SERVICES INC FOR GBCA PLAN | BUFFALO, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
RURAL OUTREACH CENTER
$30,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS
$28,300CHARITABLE
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
$25,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
$20,000CHARITABLE
JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
$20,000CHARITABLE
JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER
$15,000CHARITABLE
HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES
CHARITABLE
HALLWALLS CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
$10,000CHARITABLE
CEPA GALLERY
$10,000CHARITABLE
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO AUDUBON TRILLIUM NATURE CENTER
$10,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM
$5,000CHARITABLE
FEEDMORE WNY
$5,000CHARITABLE
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO
$5,000CHARITABLE
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT
$5,000CHARITABLE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$5,000CHARITABLE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY
$3,204CHARITABLE
KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS
$2,500CHARITABLE
ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE
$2,500CHARITABLE
FISH OF EAST AURORA INC
$1,405CHARITABLE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELMA MARILLA & WALES
$1,000CHARITABLE
RURAL OUTREACH CENTER
$30,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
$25,000CHARITABLE
JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
$17,204CHARITABLE
JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER
$15,000CHARITABLE
BARD SANCTUARY FUND
$15,000CHARITABLE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY
$12,200CHARITABLE
BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM
$10,000CHARITABLE
ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE
$10,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
$10,000CHARITABLE
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE
HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES
$9,457CHARITABLE
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO
$5,000CHARITABLE
WNY SCOUT COUNCIL
$5,000CHARITBALE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
$5,000CHARITABLE
FISH OF EAST AURORA INC
$5,000CHARITABLE
PEOPLE AGAINST TRAFFICKING HUMANS (PATH)
$5,000CHARITABLE
VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVANCEMENT
$4,995CHARITABLE
KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS
$3,500CHARITABLE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELMA MARILLA & WALES
$2,500CHARITABLE
BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
$2,500CHARITABLE
OLV CHARITIES (FATHER BAKER LEGACY)
$1,000CHARITABLE
HOSPICE FOUNDATION
$1,000CHARITABLE
RURAL OUTREACH CENTER
$30,000CHARITABLE
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
$25,000CHARITABLE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY
$15,276CHARITABLE
JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER
$15,000CHARITABLE
JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
$15,000CHARITABLE
PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE
$10,620CHARITABLE
ARTS SERVICES INC FOR GBCA PLAN
$10,000CHARITABLE