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


Crossroads of Creativity Celebrated Buffalo's Rail Trail and Kicks Off Expansion Planning
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and awarded to the...more

Project Play WNY sets summer track series
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

... Sports & Recreation focus area in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Aspen Institute Sports & Society...more

Buffalo Law Student Dies from Suicide, Family Establishes Mental Health Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

His family set up the One Last Goal fund through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to help educate students and athletes in the...more

BENEDICT, Matthew W.
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Matthew Benedict's One Last Goal Fund @ The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo....more

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo awards more than $47000 for local ballet & opera ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, on behalf of the Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, announced awards totaling...more

Two Ken-Ton area organizations share $62000 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has announced that a total of $1.3 million in grant awards will go to 57 Western New...more

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces grant awards totaling $1.3 million from ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced 57 Western New York organizations will receive a total of $1.3 million in grant awards...more

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces grant awards totaling $1.3 million from ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Grant awards are listed alphabetically within each interest area: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. ... Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports. Boys &...more

BUDC takes lead on transforming LaSalle Park into Centennial Park
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

BUDC also will continue to work alongside the University at Buffalo Regional Institute and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, which...more

Erie County Reentry Resource Center to be established to strengthen reentry services
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

The Erie County Department of Mental Health (ECDMH), in cooperation with the Erie County Sheriff's Office and the Community Foundation...more



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