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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
Timeless photographs inspire Kleinhans archive room
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The couple passed down their fortune to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo in 1930, before their untimely deaths in 1934....more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The couple passed down their fortune to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo in 1930, before their untimely deaths in 1934....more
Photos of former Kleinhans store to be displayed at music hall
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
A $75,000 grant by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, honoring the 75th anniversary of the music hall built by Edward and Mary...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
A $75,000 grant by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, honoring the 75th anniversary of the music hall built by Edward and Mary...more
AG Schneiderman Announces $2 Million Sustainable Homes Program Targeting Low Income ...
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Rochester Area Community Foundation
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that he is teaming with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Home...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Rochester Area Community Foundation
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that he is teaming with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Home...more
Niagara Area Foundation awards eight grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
LOCKPORT – The Niagara Area Foundation announced this week that eight grants totaling more than $50,000 have been approved for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
LOCKPORT – The Niagara Area Foundation announced this week that eight grants totaling more than $50,000 have been approved for...more
National Federation for Just Communities to honor seven
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Oishei Foundation
He also was board president of Nichols School and the Martin House Restoration Corp. and chairman of the Community Foundation for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Oishei Foundation
He also was board president of Nichols School and the Martin House Restoration Corp. and chairman of the Community Foundation for...more
Read to Succeed Buffalo receievs $60000 grant
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Read to Succeed Buffalo announces that it has received a grant of $60,000 from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to support its...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Read to Succeed Buffalo announces that it has received a grant of $60,000 from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to support its...more
Building Opportunity by Investing in Change: Philanthropy Takes Charge on Expanding ...
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Knight Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
"Though the philanthropic sector has a decades-long history of supporting boys and men of color, this past year represented a new, critical chapter...more
Foundation: Arcus Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Knight Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rosenberg Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southern Education Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Skillman Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation
"Though the philanthropic sector has a decades-long history of supporting boys and men of color, this past year represented a new, critical chapter...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces 2015 grants process
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO - The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting letters of intent for 2015 grants. Applications must be submitted online...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO - The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is now accepting letters of intent for 2015 grants. Applications must be submitted online...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo takes donors on tour
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The tours highlight the Community Foundation's deep local knowledge and the impact we're having collectively with partners to drive...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The tours highlight the Community Foundation's deep local knowledge and the impact we're having collectively with partners to drive...more
Niagara Area Foundation awards grants to nine nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Niagara Area Foundation has awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to nine nonprofits in Niagara County that were deemed to have the greatest...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Niagara Area Foundation has awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to nine nonprofits in Niagara County that were deemed to have the greatest...more
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Acumen Invests on Rwanda-based Coffee, Helps Rural Women
Nonprofit impact investing firm, Acumen, has invested $1.2 million to KZ Noir, a Rwanda-based coffee processing company owned by Kaizen Venture Partners. The investment will equip KZ Noir the funds for working capital, debt refinancing, and capacity expansion.