FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION
BUFFALO, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
16-1549641
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
BUFFALO, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
16-1549641
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•
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The First Niagara Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2021, the foundation awarded a total of $7.1 million across 650 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC
$2.6M
7%
SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC
$2.2M
5%
WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INC
$1.5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
123
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION?
No. FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION give?
FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. 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 FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 650 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC, SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC, and WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION?
FIRST NIAGARA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.