LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI
AI Summary
The Library Foundation of Buffalo & Erie is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting local initiatives through targeted grantmaking. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $67.3K in grants to a single grantee, emphasizing its focus on relationship-based engagement and invitation-only funding. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, AND COLLECTIONS OF THE BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Cause Areas
1
Libraries
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CO
BUFFALO, NY
$332.4K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI?
No. LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI give?
LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI 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 LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI make each year?
In 2025, LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $67 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI fund recently?
In 2025, LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI?
LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO & ERI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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