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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
Wyoming Foundation Now Accepts Grant Applications
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Wyoming Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is currently seeking grant applications from nonprofits in the county for its 2014 grant cycle. The foundation,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Wyoming Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is currently seeking grant applications from nonprofits in the county for its 2014 grant cycle. The foundation,...more
Local resident Gerald Reger named CFO/CAO
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
HAMBURG — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a 501 (c)(3) public charity, recently created the new position of chief financial...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
HAMBURG — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a 501 (c)(3) public charity, recently created the new position of chief financial...more
Organization educates, inspires community foundation leaders
Foundation: Black Belt Community Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation
By MAGGIE JARUZEL POTTER CFLeads helps community foundations advance their own practices by learning from peers in the field. This infrastructure organization strives to harness the energy...more
Foundation: Black Belt Community Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation
By MAGGIE JARUZEL POTTER CFLeads helps community foundations advance their own practices by learning from peers in the field. This infrastructure organization strives to harness the energy...more
Community Foundation announces 2014 grants process
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
In speaking about the donation Friday afternoon, Larry Haynes, executive director of the Community Foundation, said getting the site was a big step...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
In speaking about the donation Friday afternoon, Larry Haynes, executive director of the Community Foundation, said getting the site was a big step...more
Niagara Area Foundation accepting grant applications
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Niagara Area Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Niagara Area Foundation, a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for...more
Valley Community Association receives nearly $1.5 million
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Grant funds from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will be utilized for the ?Striving for Excellence? art program. A two-year provision from the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Grant funds from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo will be utilized for the ?Striving for Excellence? art program. A two-year provision from the...more
Wyoming Foundation Releases over $12,000 in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Nine nonprofit organizations have been awarded more than $12,000 in grants by the Wyoming Foundation. The grants were part of the foundation's grant round for 2013. The Wyoming Foundation has...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Nine nonprofit organizations have been awarded more than $12,000 in grants by the Wyoming Foundation. The grants were part of the foundation's grant round for 2013. The Wyoming Foundation has...more
Grants to nonprofits top $82M
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
That's according to the Business First Top Foundations list, which includes 30 private, public and corporate foundations who each gave at least $200,000 in grants last year. The list will be...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
That's according to the Business First Top Foundations list, which includes 30 private, public and corporate foundations who each gave at least $200,000 in grants last year. The list will be...more
U.S. community foundations at the crossroads of change
Foundation: Berks County Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, New York Community Trust
By MAGGIE JARUZEL POTTER Serving as vital community leaders has replaced building endowments as the No. 1 priority at many U.S. community foundations. Community foundations are...more
Foundation: Berks County Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, New York Community Trust
By MAGGIE JARUZEL POTTER Serving as vital community leaders has replaced building endowments as the No. 1 priority at many U.S. community foundations. Community foundations are...more
Grant for Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The J. Warren Perry and Charles Donald Perry Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo made a grant for the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society totaling $37,180. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The J. Warren Perry and Charles Donald Perry Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo made a grant for the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society totaling $37,180. The...more
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