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


Gordon R. Gross, 87, attorney who supported UB, Ride for Roswell, Jewish causes
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

In the summer of 2000, when he was preparing for a seven-week cross-country bicycle trek to raise funds for the Community Foundation for...more

United Way effort lands $2M to reduce poverty, create jobs
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

In Buffalo, the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo are leading the effort and will roll out a...more

James Biltekoff elected to board
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

James Biltekoff was elected vice chair for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Board of Directors. There are no comments - be the first...more

Melissa G. Baumgart elected to board
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Melissa G. Baumgart was elected vice chair for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Board of Directors. There are no comments - be...more

Cheryl A. Jankowski named to board
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Cheryl A. Jankowski, CPA, Partner with Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP, has joined the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Board...more

Francisco M. Vasquez elected to board
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Francisco M. Vasquez, Ph. D. was elected Chair for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Board of Directors. There are no comments -...more

Ross J. Eckert elected to board
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Ross J. Eckert was elected treasurer for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Board of Directors. There are no comments - be the first...more

Gary L. Mucci, Esq. elected to board
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Gary L. Mucci, Esq. was elected secretary for the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's Board of Directors. There are no comments - be the...more

Cast your vote for the DL&W Corridor Design Ideas Competition
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, New York State Department of Environmental...more

Oishei Foundation awarded record number of grants in 2018
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Oishei Foundation

By comparison, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo manages more than $485 million in charitable assets for over 400 clients. The $1...more



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