UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY
AI Summary
The United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to supporting local nonprofits through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2025, it awarded a total of $6.4 million across 150 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals and only makes grants by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE BRING PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO CREATE SYSTEMIC COMMUNITY CHANGE.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO
$7.5M
6%
BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$5.1M
4%
ELIZABETH PIERCE OLMSTED MD CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
$3.9M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
90
Median 1st year grant
$28K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY?
No. UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY give?
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Ohio, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO, BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, and ELIZABETH PIERCE OLMSTED MD CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY?
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.