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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.
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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 Update (01/06/18)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation
Community Foundation Update (01/06/18). Connecticut. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has promoted Elysa Gordon to the position of vice president and senior advisor to the president. In...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation
Community Foundation Update (01/06/18). Connecticut. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has promoted Elysa Gordon to the position of vice president and senior advisor to the president. In...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo accepting applications for 2018 competitive grant process
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1919 to enhance and encourage long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. The Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established in 1919 to enhance and encourage long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. The Community...more
2018 people to know: Alice Jacobs, the philanthropist
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
They met as students at the University of Pennsylvania. She has dedicated the last decade to philanthropy, playing a major role in the Western New York Women's Foundation and the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
They met as students at the University of Pennsylvania. She has dedicated the last decade to philanthropy, playing a major role in the Western New York Women's Foundation and the Community Foundation...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship process open
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Since 1924, more than 200 individuals, families, foundations and organizations have established scholarship funds through the Community Foundation. In 2017, the Community Foundation remained as one...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Since 1924, more than 200 individuals, families, foundations and organizations have established scholarship funds through the Community Foundation. In 2017, the Community Foundation remained as one...more
A new beginning for an old rail corridor in the Queen City
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The initial community planning process is being funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. M&T Bank has also presented a challenge gift to help...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The initial community planning process is being funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. M&T Bank has also presented a challenge gift to help...more
Higgins on elevated park for Buffalo: 'This is going to get done'
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Imagine hiking or biking along a 25-foot-high elevated nature trail between Canalside and SolarCity. The Western New York Land Conservancy — and many residents in the Old First Ward and the Valley...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Imagine hiking or biking along a 25-foot-high elevated nature trail between Canalside and SolarCity. The Western New York Land Conservancy — and many residents in the Old First Ward and the Valley...more
PUNT Foundation merging into Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This type of program merger is certainly not novel: Several family and corporate foundations in the region have transitioned to funds under the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Moorman, who...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This type of program merger is certainly not novel: Several family and corporate foundations in the region have transitioned to funds under the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Moorman, who...more
State of Play partners collect local suggestions for project's next step
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
In June of this year, the Aspen Institute's Project Play, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation sponsored a study that focused on the level of physical activity...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
In June of this year, the Aspen Institute's Project Play, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation sponsored a study that focused on the level of physical activity...more
Parents, coaches, leaders invited to youth sports conversations this weekend
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation invite parents, coaches, community leaders and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation invite parents, coaches, community leaders and...more
Expertise of parents, coaches, community leaders sought in fixing lack of physical activity in kids
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This week, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation will host three community conversations. At...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
This week, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation will host three community conversations. At...more
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