BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in its community. With a total of $31.7K in grants paid to 48 grantees in the 2025 filing year, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Evanston, IL
$64K
15%
CITY MISSION SOCIETY INC
Buffalo, NY
$22.4K
5%
BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CO
BUFFALO, NY
$20K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC?
No. BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC give?
BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. 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 ROTARY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $32 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, CITY MISSION SOCIETY INC, and BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC?
BUFFALO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.