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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.
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www.cfgb.org
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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
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
2019 - 29,408,427
2018 - 22,587,979
2017 - 19,864,157
Recent News from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Buffalo City Swim Racers continue growth, now with help from foundations
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Now the club has additional support in its finances, with a $15,458 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to support...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Now the club has additional support in its finances, with a $15,458 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to support...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces grant awards totaling more than $1 million ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced Wednesday that 55 Western New York organizations will receive a total of more than...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced Wednesday that 55 Western New York organizations will receive a total of more than...more
Wilson Foundation endowment grants to 55 nonprofits totaling $1M
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The funds were awarded through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. It comes from the Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Funds, created in the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The funds were awarded through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. It comes from the Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Funds, created in the...more
55 local groups receive Wilson legacy grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
“The organizations receiving awards through the 2018 grant process reflect Mr. Wilson's ... Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
“The organizations receiving awards through the 2018 grant process reflect Mr. Wilson's ... Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.,...more
Leonard S. Sikora, 90, principal at Bennett and Seneca Vocational High Schools
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
He also was chairman of the Polish Arts Scholarship Foundation and established a scholarship fund in his name with the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
He also was chairman of the Polish Arts Scholarship Foundation and established a scholarship fund in his name with the Community Foundation...more
Two Old First Ward Intersections Reap Traffic Calming Rewards
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The project was made possible with support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The project was made possible with support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and...more
Reporters' Notebook: May 28, 2018
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
MONEY TALKS – Guest speaker is Betsy Constantine from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
MONEY TALKS – Guest speaker is Betsy Constantine from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the...more
Buffalo's Health Disparities Get Community Wake-Up Call
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Organizations represented at the April 28 conference included the Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo Public Schools, Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Organizations represented at the April 28 conference included the Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo Public Schools, Community...more
Invest in Where You Know: Impact Investors Rediscover the Power of 'Place'
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Denver Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
In Minnesota, a group of local foundations have committed nearly $20 million from their endowments into a fixed-income bond fund.The New Mexico Impact Investing Collaborative is seeking to boost...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Knight Foundation, Bush Foundation, Denver Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
In Minnesota, a group of local foundations have committed nearly $20 million from their endowments into a fixed-income bond fund.The New Mexico Impact Investing Collaborative is seeking to boost...more
Bridget Niland, JD, Ed.M. joined Community First Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced that Bridget Niland, J.D., Ed.M. joined...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced that Bridget Niland, J.D., Ed.M. joined...more
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