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


Locals asked to weigh in on location, features of new Buffalo indoor fieldhouse
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That's the question being asked by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Public Schools. Starting on...more

Public meetings set for input on proposed field house in Buffalo
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Representatives from CannonDesign, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the city's Division of Parks and Recreation and the Buffalo...more

Cindy Odom Joins the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo as Chief Community Impact Officer
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For 100 years, the Community Foundation has been committed to working with individuals, families, foundations and organizations to make the...more

Community Foundation opens nomination process for Local Change Makers award
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BUFFALO — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo — a local nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals, families...more

Community Foundation seeking nominations for Centennial Awards
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To mark its 100th anniversary this year, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will award $1 million to local nonprofits in honor of 12...more

Community Foundation seeking nominations for Centennial Awards
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To mark its 100th anniversary this year, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will award $1 million to local nonprofits in honor of 12...more

Reporters' Notebook: Feb. 25, 2019
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TIMELY TOPIC – Felicia Beard, director of racial equity initiatives at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is guest speaker at 12:30...more

Community Foundation tol award $1 million in honor of 12 WNY 'change makers.'
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BUFFALO — Through a community-wide nomination process, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will award $1 million this year in honor...more

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo opens nomination process to award $1 million in honor ...
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Community encouraged to nominate someone who has made difference in lives of Western New Yorkers. The Community Foundation for...more

Editorial: Community Foundation marks centennial by honoring local visionaries
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, in marking its 100th anniversary, is offering everyday people the chance to turn other everyday...more



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