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Buffalo private foundations

There are 686private foundations in the greater Buffalometro area, including the cities of Buffalo and Cheektowaga. Combined, these Buffalo metro private foundationsemploy 86 people, earn more than $169 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Buffalo

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
686
$168,845,553
Corporate foundations
18
$19,022,323
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Sizes of private foundations in Buffalo

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
539
$250k to $1M
51
$1M to $5M
25
$5M to $25M
6
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of private foundations in Buffalo

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1-20 of 686

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
$5.1m
Assets
$315.7m
Employees
11
EIN
16-0874319
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)

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
$21.3m
Assets
$203.2m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1448017
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)

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)

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)

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
$4.5m
Assets
$133.6m
Employees
7
EIN
87-0849992
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
$3.0m
Assets
$41.8m
Employees
1
EIN
45-3845576
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
$2.4m
Assets
$151.8m
Employees
12
EIN
22-3804398
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)

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)

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
$2.7m
Assets
$44.2m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5848514
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)

Buffalo Bills Foundation

The Buffalo Bills Foundation funds various community programs and grants, supporting youth initiatives and local organizations, based in Orchard Park, NY.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1291395
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hooper Family Foundation

The Hooper Family Foundation, based in Hamburg, NY, is a family foundation that funds general new windows and supports various grantees.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7045144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Ann's Apartments

St Ann's Apartments is a private foundation nonprofit organization that offers low-income housing. It is located in Buffalo, NY.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
16-1457662
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hyde Family Charitable Fund

The Hyde Family Charitable Fund is a Buffalo-based foundation that provides educational and charitable grants, including support for the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1502229
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WH Greene Foundation

The WH Greene Foundation is a family foundation based in East Aurora, NY, that primarily funds general initiatives. It supports grantees such as the Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation and made 29 grants last year.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
0
EIN
33-1049504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liebchen's Gift Foundation

A private foundation in East Amherst, NY funding animal welfare, wildlife conservation, mental health, education and children's welfare. Made 23 grants last year.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3750837
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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