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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.
Web Address
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
Tony Hawk Foundation opens applications for 'Built to Play' skatepark grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Community groups, municipalities can get funding to help build free skateparks in underserved areas; Calif.-based foundation is administering grant program with funding from Detroit-based Ralph C....more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Community groups, municipalities can get funding to help build free skateparks in underserved areas; Calif.-based foundation is administering grant program with funding from Detroit-based Ralph C....more
Tony Hawk Foundation opens applications for 'Built to Play' skatepark grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Wilson foundation granted $5 million to the local Built to Play Initiative through a donor-advised fund with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and $5 million to the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Wilson foundation granted $5 million to the local Built to Play Initiative through a donor-advised fund with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and $5 million to the Community...more
Another Voice: Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' resonates today
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Locally, we're fortunate to have many individuals and organizations who work to champion these causes, including The NFJC of Western New York, which works to promote understanding and respect among...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Locally, we're fortunate to have many individuals and organizations who work to champion these causes, including The NFJC of Western New York, which works to promote understanding and respect among...more
Lead Action Plan unveiled for the community
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Erie County has one of the highest blood lead testing rates in New York state. And most children with Elevated Lead Levels live in the city of Buffalo. That's according to a new report released by...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Erie County has one of the highest blood lead testing rates in New York state. And most children with Elevated Lead Levels live in the city of Buffalo. That's according to a new report released by...more
Blueprint issued for combatting lead poisoning
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
... permanent damage including loss of I.Q., developmental delays, learning disabilities, memory loss, hearing loss, attention deficits, hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders,” said the report,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
... permanent damage including loss of I.Q., developmental delays, learning disabilities, memory loss, hearing loss, attention deficits, hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders,” said the report,...more
April 13 is deadline for arts grant
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO — The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is accepting grant applications for its 2018 granting cycle. The Bauman Fund for the Arts is administered by the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO — The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is accepting grant applications for its 2018 granting cycle. The Bauman Fund for the Arts is administered by the Community...more
Editorial: Policy undermines Say Yes mission
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Also harmed is the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo – as well as similar foundations across the country – which also administer significant scholarship programs and are prevented from...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Also harmed is the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo – as well as similar foundations across the country – which also administer significant scholarship programs and are prevented from...more
Foundation aids 11 local nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
NAF is a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo the Niagara Area Foundation. Its mission is to support programs that will have maximum positive impact on Niagara County in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
NAF is a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo the Niagara Area Foundation. Its mission is to support programs that will have maximum positive impact on Niagara County in...more
New equipment and construction progress at Wyoming County Community Health System
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The grant was provided courtesy of the William F. Thiel Trust. It will be used to purchase a surgical table and Panda infant warmer for use at the Wyoming County Community Health System. “As rural...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The grant was provided courtesy of the William F. Thiel Trust. It will be used to purchase a surgical table and Panda infant warmer for use at the Wyoming County Community Health System. “As rural...more
Community Foundation opens competitive grants process for Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is accepting grant applications for its 2018 granting cycle. The Bauman Fund for the Arts is administered by the Community Foundation for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts is accepting grant applications for its 2018 granting cycle. The Bauman Fund for the Arts is administered by the Community Foundation for...more
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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise
To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.