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BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC

BUFFALO, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2270540
Regional Funder
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BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC

BUFFALO, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2270540
Regional Funder

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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting the arts, specifically through grantmaking activities. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.8 million in grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY, INC. AND TO ASSURE THE CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF LIVE PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS.
Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$765.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$760.7K
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Thomas Emmerling
Board Member
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Aleks Spellman
Board Member
D
Daniel Hart
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC?
No. BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC give?
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $765 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC?
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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