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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
High levels of lead poisoning in children cry out for a many-sided plan of action
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will provide part of the attorney general's matching grant and is seeking support to double that...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will provide part of the attorney general's matching grant and is seeking support to double that...more
Foundation programs work to create young philanthropists of color
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has begun its new outreach program - Community of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) a new initiative for people of color. More specifically children of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has begun its new outreach program - Community of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) a new initiative for people of color. More specifically children of...more
Executives' Alliance Foundation Leaders “Ban the Box,” Issue Call to Action for All U.S. ...
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate ... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, “To advance the common...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate ... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, “To advance the common...more
Executives' Alliance Foundation Leaders "Ban the Box," Issue Call to Action for All U.S. ...
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate .... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, "To advance the common...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Black Belt Community Foundation, Butler Family Fund, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Consumer Health Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
They also issued a challenge to all U.S. philanthropic institutions to follow suit and eliminate .... Vikki Spruill, President and CEO, Council on Foundations, added, "To advance the common...more
Schneiderman announces funding to fight childhood lead poisoning in Buffalo
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The attorney general's office first awarded funding to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to create the GHHI Buffalo in 2010. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The attorney general's office first awarded funding to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to create the GHHI Buffalo in 2010. The...more
Attorney general gives money to help Buffalo combat lead poisoning
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
... issues in roughly 40 to 50 homes, said Cara Matteliano, vice president for community impact with the Community Foundation for Greater...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
... issues in roughly 40 to 50 homes, said Cara Matteliano, vice president for community impact with the Community Foundation for Greater...more
Community Foundations Leading the Way to Place-Based Impact Investing
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Hamilton Community Foundation
Community Foundation Circle. We are in a unique moment where it is both essential and possible to activate the change that our communities...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Hamilton Community Foundation
Community Foundation Circle. We are in a unique moment where it is both essential and possible to activate the change that our communities...more
Community Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's scholarship application for the 2016–17 academic year is now available online. Requirements...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's scholarship application for the 2016–17 academic year is now available online. Requirements...more
On the Record / Feb. 9, 2016
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo named Dottie Gallagher-Cohen and Allen F. Grum to its board of directors for the 2016 to 2020...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo named Dottie Gallagher-Cohen and Allen F. Grum to its board of directors for the 2016 to 2020...more
New grants fund proposed Lewiston nature preserve
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Just days ago, the organization announced a $10,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation. The new grants bring the total raised to more...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Just days ago, the organization announced a $10,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation. The new grants bring the total raised to more...more
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