Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo



The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo holds more than 700 different charitable funds, large and small, established by individuals, families, nonprofit agencies and businesses to benefit Western New York.

Since 1919, the foundation has served the needs of the community and the wishes of donors through personalized service, financial stewardship, local expertise, and community leadership.

Web Address

www.cfgb.org

Social Media Links

twitter - CFGB


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Assets

2019 - 567,602,647
2018 - 453,587,642
2017 - 467,759,253
2016 - 400,591,231
Domestic Grants

2019 - 29,408,427
2018 - 22,587,979
2017 - 19,864,157


    

Recent News from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo


'Grand Staircase' Restoration Project Now Complete
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

"We hope every park user enjoys this beautifully restored space," says the interim executive director of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy after the formal entrance to the city's Delaware Park...more

Community Foundation sets grant deadline | News - TheDailyNewsOnline.com
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The fund is a component odf the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 4. Prospective applicants...more

Wilson funds benefit library and more | Business | thedailynewsonline.com
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

BUFFALO — A library, a village and more will benefit from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo...more

Bills play in Micah Hyde's third annual charity softball game - Spectrum News
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

In 2022, the IMagINe for Youth Foundation donated $100,000 of the proceeds to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo for families...more

Buffalo AKG Art Museum names new space for Ralph Wilson Jr. - The Business Journals
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... annual operating funds committed in 2021 through the foundation's Arts & Culture Initiative at the Community Foundation for Greater...more

'One-of-a-kind sound': Restoration of Shea's Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues - Buffalo News
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Shea's has received financial help for the restoration from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy...more

Applications welcomed for Thiel grants | Local News | thedailynewsonline.com
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking applications from qualified non-profit organizations providing services for the...more

Community Foundation announces information sessions, deadline for 2023 Ralph C. Wilson ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting applications for the 2023 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grant...more

Construction to begin at new Elmwood Village playground | wgrz.com
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Legacy Funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. “After facing some unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic, we...more

Construction set to begin on Elmwood Village playground following years of delays
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Sean Ryan, community stakeholders and representatives from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Preservation Buffalo Niagara...more



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