Erie County > Clarence

County: Erie

Population: 32,950


Clarence was named for the English House of 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:
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Brothers of Mercy
  Foundation 214  -  Williamsville, NY  -  $15,000  (2023)

Brothers of Mercy
  James H. Cummings Foundation  -  Buffalo, NY  -  $57,000  (2023)

Brothers of Mercy
  Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation  -  North Tonawanda, NY  -  $5,000  (2023)

Brothers of Mercy
  Margaret L. Wendt Foundation  -  Buffalo, NY  -  $48,043  (2023)

Brothers of Mercy
  Peter R Schneider Private Family Foundation  -  Clarence Center, NY  -  $20,000  (2023)

Brothers of Mercy
  Russell J Salvatore Foundation  -  Williamsville, NY  -  $100,000  (2023)

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
  Buffalo Bills Foundation  -  Orchard Park, NY  -  $25,000  (2023)

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
  David F & Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust  -  Estero, FL  -  $5,000  (2023)

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
  David F & Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust  -  Estero, FL  -  $5,000  (2023)

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight
  Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust  -  Buffalo, NY  -  $2,500  (2024)

Christian Counseling Ministries
  William and Diane Hein Foundation  -  Williamsville, NY  -  $6,000  (2023)

Christian Counseling Ministries of WNY
  Patrick P. Lee Foundation  -  Williamsville, NY  -  $28,330  (2023)

Clarence Fire District No. 1
  Federal Emergency Management Agency  -  Washington, DC  -  $233,497  (2023)

Clarence High School PTO
  Buffalo Group Foundation  -  Clarence, NY  -  $1,021  (2023)

Clarence Veterans Memorial
  Clarence Rotary Club Foundation  -  Clarence, NY  -  $12,870  (2023)

Eagles' Wings
  Dove Givings Foundation II  -  Purchase, NY  -  $10,000  (2023)

Eagles' Wings
  Gilman and Lavon Hill Family Foundation  -  Castle Rock, CO  -  $20,000  (2023)

Eagles' Wings
  Narrow Gate - A Charitable Foundation  -  San Diego, CA  -  $10,000  (2023)

Hope Totes
  New Era Cap Foundation  -  Buffalo, NY  -  $25,000  (2023)

Our Lady of Peace
  Montague Family Charitable Foundation  -  Clarence Center, NY  -  $10,000  (2023)

Our Lady of Peace Church
  Montague Family Charitable Foundation  -  Clarence Center, NY  -  $10,000  (2023)

Rotary Club
  Clarence Rotary Club Foundation  -  Clarence, NY  -  $9,360  (2023)

Town of Clarence
  East Hill Foundation  -  North Tonawanda, NY  -  $3,000  (2023)



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