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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
Name Change Coming for Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York is changing its name to the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York effective on July 1. With the name change, their...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York is changing its name to the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York effective on July 1. With the name change, their...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Relocates Its Offices
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has recently announced that it is moving from its longtime office on the 700 block to the growing Larkin District. The foundation signed a 10-year...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has recently announced that it is moving from its longtime office on the 700 block to the growing Larkin District. The foundation signed a 10-year...more
Buffalo Recycling Alliance Launched
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Organizations will be joining forces to promote recycling in Buffalo, being spearheaded by the Partnership for the Public Good, who received a grant from the Community Foundation to work on boosting...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Organizations will be joining forces to promote recycling in Buffalo, being spearheaded by the Partnership for the Public Good, who received a grant from the Community Foundation to work on boosting...more
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces opening of scholarship applications for eligible students residing in the eight countries of Western New York. The scholarship grant for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announces opening of scholarship applications for eligible students residing in the eight countries of Western New York. The scholarship grant for...more
Community Foundations Funding
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation of South Wood County, Alaska Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Piton Foundation, Raymond John Wean Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation
Local foundations are becoming important players in the local news ecosystem by funding news and information projects or creating their own. Ten types of projects they fund inlude Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Community Foundation of South Wood County, Alaska Community Foundation, Denver Foundation, Piton Foundation, Raymond John Wean Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation
Local foundations are becoming important players in the local news ecosystem by funding news and information projects or creating their own. Ten types of projects they fund inlude Community...more
Community Foundation Makes Grant to Support HOME's Community Housing Center
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has made a $28000 grant to Housing Opportunities Made Equal in support of HOME's innovative Community Housing Center. Born out of the settlement of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has made a $28000 grant to Housing Opportunities Made Equal in support of HOME's innovative Community Housing Center. Born out of the settlement of...more
Community Foundation's 2011 scholarship application available
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Most scholarship grants made by the Foundation are based on financial need. In particular, Pell eligible applicants and students attending college within ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Most scholarship grants made by the Foundation are based on financial need. In particular, Pell eligible applicants and students attending college within ...See all stories on this topic...more
WBFO: Community Foundation steps up environmental mission (2010-08-12)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) - The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo launched a new interactive web site Wednesday aimed at making Western New Yorkers more...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) - The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo launched a new interactive web site Wednesday aimed at making Western New Yorkers more...more
RTPI?Receives Grant For Website
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Knight Foundation
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History has received a $7000 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to develop content for the ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Knight Foundation
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History has received a $7000 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to develop content for the ...See all stories on this topic...more
Community Foundation spearheads lead removal effort in Buffalo
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) - Last year, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo began its Wipe Out Lead Campaign in an effort to prevent lead poisoning in ... See all stories on this...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) - Last year, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo began its Wipe Out Lead Campaign in an effort to prevent lead poisoning in ... See all stories on this...more
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