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Buffalo foundations

There are 869 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Buffalo metro area, including the cities of Buffalo and Cheektowaga. Combined, these Buffalo metro foundations employ 777 people, earn more than $403 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Buffalo

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
715
 
$220,370,430
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
70
 
$162,689,731
Community foundations
 
21
 
$91,147,635
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
18
 
$68,697
Corporate foundations
 
5
 
$4,490,052
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
4
 
$906,586
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Job trends for Buffalo foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
653
1-10
 
39
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Buffalo

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
611
$250k to $1M
 
71
$1M to $5M
 
37
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Buffalo

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1-20 of 869

Kaleida Health Foundation

To solicit, maintain, and enhance the value of public contributions to provide financial support to Kaleida Health in their mission to advance the Health of our community.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1579143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John R Oishei Foundation

To be a catalyst for change to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for the Buffalo Niagara region through grantmaking, leadership and network building.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$330.0m
Employees
8
EIN
16-0874319
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Health Foundation for Western and Central New York

We work together with our community partners to design and support programs to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our regions.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$159.5m
Employees
12
EIN
22-3804398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies (FJP)

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies is a not-for-profit, public charity established in 1911 to provide for the quality and continuity of Jewish life in Western New York and around the world through private philanthropy.
Revenue
$33.3m
Assets
$271.4m
Employees
10
EIN
16-6023261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation (WCHOB)

Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, a Kaleida Health facility, is the regional center for comprehensive and state-of-the-art pediatric, neonatal, perinatal and obstetrical services in Western New York and beyond.
Revenue
$30.0m
Assets
$84.8m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1332044
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation Trust

To support community programming that will result in children, adolescents, and young adults affected by substance use disorders, learning disabilities, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities achieving their full potential.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$121.1m
Employees
8
EIN
16-6350753
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo's mission is to connect people, ideas and resources in Western New York.
Revenue
$48.7m
Assets
$944.0m
Employees
52
EIN
22-2743917
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Buffalo and Erie County

United Way of Buffalo and Erie County brings people, organizations and resources together to improve community well-being. Every person in their community has the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
63
EIN
16-0743969
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is the most comprehensive human service provider in Western New York, reaching all eight counties with professionally staffed locations.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$42.6m
Employees
414
EIN
16-0743251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clement and Karen Arrison Legacy Foundation

Private foundation in Buffalo, NY operating nature's wisdom farm as a holistic wellness learning center.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
0
EIN
26-4663987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tower Family Fund

The Tower Family Fund is a private foundation that made 146 grants last year. Grantees include Ymca Of The North Shore Inc. Trustees are Mollie T Byrnes, Cynthia T Doyle, John N Blair. The Fund is located in Buffalo, NY.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
1
EIN
20-5848514
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chur Family Foundation

The Chur Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Williamsville, NY that primarily funds a charitable summer scholarship program. Last year, the foundation made eight grants. Grantees include the Salvation Army and other organizations.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
0
EIN
46-3242500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

M&T Charitable Foundation

The M&T Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Buffalo, New York that funds the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, the University at Buffalo, and provides dividends and interest income to the community.
Revenue
$18.8m
Assets
$182.2m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1448017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Margaret D and Jeremy M Jacobs Family Foundation

The Margaret D and Jeremy M Jacobs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, NY, funding medical initiatives and supporting patients in need.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
0
EIN
93-3116080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation 214

Foundation 214 seeks to enhance wellbeing for the elderly, children, and veterans through pathways of assistance.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
1
EIN
84-1943354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evergreen Foundation of Wny

Evergreen Foundation of Wny supports the mission, services and programs of Ehs, Inc. and affiliated organizations for charitable, scientific or educational purposes.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1472048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grigg-Lewis Foundation

The Grigg-Lewis Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Lockport, NY. Its purpose is to return grant funds. Last year, it made 99 grants. Its grantees include Historic Palace Inc.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
2
EIN
16-1550858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Patrick P Lee Foundation

The Patrick P Lee Foundation funds education and mental health initiatives, promoting economic self-sufficiency and supporting individuals with mental illnesses in the community.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$44.6m
Employees
1
EIN
45-3845576
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cullen Foundation of Western New York

Cullen Foundation of Western New York funds education programs for students in grades pre-K through 12 and supports community performing arts organizations.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$137.1m
Employees
7
EIN
87-0849992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Service Collaborative of Wny

The Service Collaborative of Wny empowers citizens to serve their communities with opportunities for improved health, environment, and education.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
150
EIN
16-1596462
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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