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Buffalo foundations

There are 822foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Buffalometro area, including the cities of Buffalo and Cheektowaga. Combined, these Buffalo metro foundationsemploy 770 people, earn more than $537 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of foundations in Buffalo

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
688
$388,813,288
Grantmaking public charity foundations
63
$123,405,378
Community foundations
18
$90,619,064
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
15
$1,362,163
Corporate foundations
15
$7,104,128
Organizations supporting a single foundation
4
$877,751
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Job trends for Buffalo foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
500
1-10
39
11-25
4
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
594
$250k to $1M
52
$1M to $5M
31
$5M to $25M
8
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
1
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Directory of foundations in Buffalo

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1-20 of 822

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
$16.0m
Assets
$299.6m
Employees
10
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
$13.9m
Assets
$140.4m
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
$11.4m
Assets
$240.0m
Employees
13
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
$15.2m
Assets
$76.3m
Employees
16
EIN
16-1332044
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
$56.5m
Assets
$772.6m
Employees
52
EIN
22-2743917
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
$7.4m
Assets
$123.2m
Employees
8
EIN
16-6350753
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
$27.7m
Assets
$43.1m
Employees
372
EIN
16-0743251
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
$14.9m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
53
EIN
16-0743969
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anne Mccormick TW

Anne Mccormick TW is a private foundation located in Buffalo, NY. It primarily funds public support and its grantees include the Mccormick Family Foundation. Last year, it made one grant.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$7.9m
Employees
1
EIN
23-6471389
IRS type
501(c)(92)

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
$238.7m
Assets
$216.8m
Employees
N/A
EIN
16-1448017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carner Family Trust

Carner Family Trust is a private foundation in East Aurora, NY, which was founded in 2021 and most recently had $2,067,046 in revenue and two employees.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
2
EIN
85-4308424
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
$19.9m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1472048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Patrick P Lee Foundation

The Patrick P Lee Foundation made 27 grants last year to organizations such as Bring Change To Mind. It is a private foundation supported by Patrick P Lee and is located in Williamsville, NY.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
1
EIN
45-3845576
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
$4.2m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
174
EIN
16-1596462
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
$46.4m
Employees
2
EIN
16-1550858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ecmc Foundation

The Ecmc Foundation raises funds to provide high-quality healthcare and trauma care, helping the Erie County Medical Center achieve excellence.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
2
EIN
22-3283946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Margaret L. Wendt Foundation

The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation is a private foundation located in Buffalo, NY. The foundation owns roycroft inn, a historic landmark in the western new york area.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$64.6m
Employees
4
EIN
16-6030037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James H Cummings Foundation

The James H. Cummings Foundation is a private foundation located in Buffalo, NY that made 40 grants last year. Its purpose is to return other income as grant funds. Grantees include the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$45.3m
Employees
1
EIN
16-0864200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scott Bieler Foundation

The Scott Bieler Foundation is a private foundation that improves the health and welfare of individuals, advances biomedical research, and furthers education through grants. Last year, it made nine grants.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2815534
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rich Family Foundation

The Rich Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Buffalo, NY that supports The City of Buffalo. It made 67 grants last year.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
0
EIN
16-6026199
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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