COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in New York, with additional funding in California and Maryland. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR VISION IS A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE GREATER BUFFALO REGION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
$5.9M
2%

BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY
$5.5M
2%

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC
$5.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
562
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Maryland. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC awarded about 560 grants, totaling nearly $33.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC awarded grants to about 1,260 grantees. Recent grantees include The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY, and BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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