Erie County > Clarence
Brothers of Mercy is a financial powerhouse in Clarence. Its nonprofit entities are among the wealthiest in the community. (See “Largest exempt organizations” below.) The Catholic ministry provides adult residential, health care, and rehabilitation services.
School districts: Clarence Central School District
Libraries: Clarence Public Library
Emergency services: Clarence Fire Department
Fraternal organizations: American Legion, Lions
Not-for-profit cemeteries: Clarence Fillmore Cemetery
Recent grants:
Brothers of Mercy
James H. Cummings Foundation - Buffalo, NY - $84,463 (2024)
Brothers of Mercy
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation - North Tonawanda, NY - $5,000 (2024)
Brothers of Mercy
Peter R Schneider Private Family Foundation - Clarence Center, NY - $24,000 (2024)
Brothers of Mercy
Russell J Salvatore Foundation - Williamsville, NY - $100,000 (2024)
Brothers of Mercy
Thomas A Wendt Family Foundation - Buffalo, NY - $10,000 (2024)
Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
David F & Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust - Estero, FL - $1,500 (2024)
Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
Gordon Brothers Foundation - Boston, MA - $20,000 (2024)
Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
Hyde Foundation - Buffalo, NY - $5,000 (2024)
Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust - Buffalo, NY - $2,500 (2024)
Christian Counseling Ministries
Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation - Getzville, NY - $15,000 (2024)
Christian Counseling Ministries
William and Diane Hein Foundation - Williamsville, NY - $5,000 (2024)
Christian Counseling Ministries of WNY
Patrick P. Lee Foundation - Williamsville, NY - $27,000 (2024)
Clarence Girls Softball League
Buffalo Bills Foundation - Orchard Park, NY - $3,095 (2024)
Clarence Girls Softball League
Buffalo Bills Foundation - Orchard Park, NY - $3,289 (2024)
Clarence Veterans Memorial
Clarence Rotary Club Foundation - Clarence, NY - $13,390 (2024)
Clean Communities of Western New York
U.S. Department of Energy - Washington, DC - $110,000 (2024)
Eagles' Wings
Barry S Sternlicht Foundation - Wilmington, DE - $500,000 (2024)
Eagles' Wings
Daniel L Nir & Jill E Braufman Family Foundation - Rockville Centre, NY - $50,000 (2024)
Eagles' Wings
Dove Givings Foundation II - Purchase, NY - $2,500 (2024)
Eagles' Wings
Shomof Family Foundation - Los Angeles, CA - $10,000 (2024)
Eagles' Wings
Shomof Family Foundation - Los Angeles, CA - $10,000 (2024)
Hope Totes
New Era Cap Foundation - Buffalo, NY - $25,000 (2024)
Maranatha Missionary Outreach
Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation - Sarasota, FL - $5,000 (2024)
Our Lady of Peace Church
Montague Family Charitable Foundation - Clarence Center, NY - $6,600 (2024)
Rotary Club
Clarence Rotary Club Foundation - Clarence, NY - $18,624 (2024)
Sisters of St. Joseph
Grey Blanket Foundation - Buffalo, NY - $6,000 (2024)
Sisters of St. Joseph
Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation - North Tonawanda, NY - $5,000 (2024)
Town of Clarence
East Hill Foundation - North Tonawanda, NY - $3,000 (2024)
Town of Clarence
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Albany, NY - $400,000 (2025)
Town of Clarence
Regional Economic Development Councils - Albany, NY - $675,000 (2025)
Largest nonprofits in Clarence (by assets) include:
Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home
Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home Company
Brothers of Mercy of Montabaur Apartment Complex
Galasso Foundation
Fors Family Foundation
Brothers of Mercy Housing Company
Eagles Wings International
Brothers of Mercy Management Company
Brothers of Mercy Facilities Foundation
Clarence Newstead Meals on Wheels Task Force
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation
William E & Ann L Swan Foundation
Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund
Clarence Soccer Club
Clarence Girls Softball League
William J Cox Memorial Fund
Buffalo – Niagara Honor Flight
Clarence Rotary Foundation
Christian Counseling Ministries of WNY
Clarence Senior Citizens
Museum of European Art
Transportation of Energy Partnership
Insurance Club of Buffalo
W NY Town of Clarence Baseball Association
Historical Society of the Town of Clarence
Smith Fam Foundation
Brothers of Mercy Holding
Clarence Fire Co
Phoenix Rising Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
Clarence Band Boosters Club
Clarence Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Swim Club
JDS Foundation
Clarence Community Pantry