Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Niagara Area Foundation

The Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) was established in 2000 by a group of Niagara County individuals in the private and nonprofit sectors who felt a major charity-oriented philanthropic void existed in Niagara County.

Members of the Niagara Area Foundation Board of Directors represent the whole of Niagara County and are committed to county-wide philanthropic efforts.

The Community Foundation provides support for the NAF in grantmaking, fund development, donor services, investment oversight, accounting and fiduciary reporting.

The Niagara Area Foundation now has more than $5.2 million in assets.

Grant Opportunities

The NAF has suspended competitive grants until further notice in favor of supporting the NAF Early Childhood Initiatives.

Niagara Area Foundation Council

Mary Murphy
Lockport
Chair

Nancy J.D. Orsi
Youngstown
Vice Chair

Vincent J. Davis
Lockport
Treasurer

Michael A. Piette
Williamsville
Secretary

Raeanne Argy-Tyler
Niagara Falls

Betsy Diachun
Youngstown

Ross J. Eckert
Buffalo

Kenneth Franasiak
Wheatfield

Mark Laurrie
Niagara Falls

Margaret (Peg) Lynch
Lewiston

Janice Nichols
Lockport

George Spira
Youngstown

Melanie Tisdale
Niagara Falls

Cathy Walker
Niagara Falls

Patti Winchester
Lewiston