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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
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to award $1 million in honor of local change-makers
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Community encouraged to nominate someone who has made a difference in lives of Western New Yorkers. The Community Foundation for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Community encouraged to nominate someone who has made a difference in lives of Western New Yorkers. The Community Foundation for...more
Anniversary celebration includes awards for change makers
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This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Its Board Chair Francisco Vasquez says, to help...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Its Board Chair Francisco Vasquez says, to help...more
Community Foundation Announces Three New Board Members
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Buffalo, NY — As it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is pleased to announce that three...more
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Buffalo, NY — As it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is pleased to announce that three...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo accepting applications for 2019 competitive grant process
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting letters of intent for its 2019 competitive grant process through Feb. 4....more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting letters of intent for its 2019 competitive grant process through Feb. 4....more
Funding allows DL&W Greenway and Linear Park to Commence with Phase II – Concept and ...
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... the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, New York State Department of Environmental...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Renew Media
... the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, New York State Department of Environmental...more
More than $2.5M in scholarships open for WNY students
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has launched its annual college scholarship program, with more than $2.5 million available to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has launched its annual college scholarship program, with more than $2.5 million available to...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Scholarship process now open
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2019-20 academic year is now open. Applications are due...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2019-20 academic year is now open. Applications are due...more
Nonprofits receive $4.2M in state workforce development dollars
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Grants will be administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Empire State Development, the state's economic...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Grants will be administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Empire State Development, the state's economic...more
Water rates to increase in Buffalo for first time in seven years
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The task force worked with stakeholders such as Groundwork Buffalo, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, PUSH Buffalo and the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The task force worked with stakeholders such as Groundwork Buffalo, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, PUSH Buffalo and the...more
Erie 2 BOCES awarded $500000 grant
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The grant award for Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES' Health Careers Academy & Training Center will cover the majority of the total...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The grant award for Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES' Health Careers Academy & Training Center will cover the majority of the total...more
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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise
To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.