Foundation 214 Incorporated
Foundation 214 is a private philanthropic foundation based in Williamsville, NY that supports children, the elderly, and US military veterans. The site publishes grant procedures (capital and program grants), lists board and staff, and provides a Williamsville address. Recent content includes a 2026–2027 grant cycle timeline and application instructions.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York-based nonprofit (particularly Western NY/Buffalo-area) with programs for children, seniors, veterans, or mental-health services seeking capital or program support and with local credibility or established relationships.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in New York, especially Buffalo/Amherst/Niagara-area.
- • Project serves children, the elderly, US military veterans, or mental-health/community services.
- • Request aligns with capital or program grant types and matches the foundation's typical grant sizes.
- • Organization has an existing local reputation or prior contact with foundation staff or trustees.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York, with roughly 95% of dollars staying in-state despite a small number of out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 35–42 distinct organizations each year and shows a mix of new and repeat grantees, indicating a broad recipient set for its size despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many first-time grantees (16 in 2024 and 29 in 2023) and a published LOI process, but the funder also states grants are to preselected applicants, so observable newcomer access exists but formal openness is limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
