THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION
Buffalo, NY, US
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a.k.a Oishei Foundation
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-0874319
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Buffalo, NY, US
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a.k.a Oishei Foundation
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-0874319
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The John R. Oishei Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various foundations, with a total of $9.5 million in grants paid to 358 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY INC
$12.7M
10%
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO FOUNDATION
$8M
6%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC
$7.5M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
168
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, 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 THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $9.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 360 grantees. Recent grantees include EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY INC, THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO FOUNDATION, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION’s website.
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