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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
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
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
Audubon Nature Play Day Set For Saturday
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This program is free through support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds from the Community Foundation for Greater...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This program is free through support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds from the Community Foundation for Greater...more
Youth ballet gets grant support
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet (CRYB) is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo awarded them funding...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet (CRYB) is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo awarded them funding...more
Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Awarded Funding From The Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has awarded the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet funding to support the use of guest artists for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has awarded the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet funding to support the use of guest artists for...more
Erie County committee created to promote census count
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Co-chairing are Cara Matteliano of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Julie Barry, deputy commissioner with the Department...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Co-chairing are Cara Matteliano of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Julie Barry, deputy commissioner with the Department...more
Editorial: Sending a message to landlords on lead paint
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Charles E. Schumer – along with nonprofits such as the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, have put forth funding and resources to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Charles E. Schumer – along with nonprofits such as the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, have put forth funding and resources to...more
Verizon Media continues grants to Niagara County not-for-profits
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The application deadline is May 10 through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo website. Winners will be announced in late...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The application deadline is May 10 through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo website. Winners will be announced in late...more
Banks, foundations pledge $8.07 million for East Side improvements
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo pledged $500,000 and the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation plans to contribute $250,000. Evans...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo pledged $500,000 and the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation plans to contribute $250,000. Evans...more
Verizon Media funds taking 2019 grant applications now
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Verizon Media Community Benefit Fund for Lockport awards grants annually to organizations that are located in and/or serve Niagara...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Verizon Media Community Benefit Fund for Lockport awards grants annually to organizations that are located in and/or serve Niagara...more
Banks, foundations add $8M to state's $50M for East Side
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Oishei Foundation
A group of 10 banks and local philanthropic foundations – including M&T Bank Corp. and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation – are pledging...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Oishei Foundation
A group of 10 banks and local philanthropic foundations – including M&T Bank Corp. and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation – are pledging...more
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