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

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
Domestic Grants

2019 - 29,408,427
2018 - 22,587,979
2017 - 19,864,157


    

Recent News from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo


New gym floor benefits community, youth
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... County, which was awarded $22,000 for the floor from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds from the Community Foundation for Greater...more

Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative awarded $10000 from Community Foundation For ...

The Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative received a $10,000 grant from The Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo to launch...more

Finalists announced for $1M Centennial Awards
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

With $1 million in grants on the line for 12 local change-makers, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has announced the finalists for...more

GO ART! awarded $20K grant from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

On Monday, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced awards totaling more than $500,000 to 28 Western New York...more

Finalists announced for $1M Centennial Awards
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

With $1 million in grants on the line for 12 local change-makers, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has announced the finalists for...more

Verizon Media awards $380K to local projects
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... the Community Benefit Fund was created at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo in 2015 in addition to the initial commitment the...more

ESD, Verizon Media announce $381470 in Community Benefit Funds for Niagara County & Lockport
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... its existing data center in Niagara County, the Community Benefit Fund was created at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo in...more

$500K Strategic Investment into East Side Avenues
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The East Side Collaborative Fund supports East Side Avenues and is administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. To date,...more

Strengthening the fabric of our community
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... president and CEO, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; Anne Spisiak, executive director, Cantalician Center for Learning; Royce...more

The CGLI Announces a Grant Opportunity Under Its Emerging Philanthropists of Color Initiative
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The CGLI, a fund and initiative of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, was created to increase philanthropy within and for Western...more



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