The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB) is a public charity holding more than 700 different charitable funds, large and small, established by individuals, families, nonprofit agencies and businesses to benefit Western New York.  Since 1919, we have served the needs of this community and the wishes of our donors through personalized service, financial stewardship, local expertise, and community leadership.



Congratulations to our 2008 $100,000 21st Century Fund grant recipient, the Massachusetts Avenue Project.


How can we help you? 

Donors


If you are seeking greater charitable impact in your giving, expert advice, improved tax benefits and less paperwork.

Grant Seekers


 If you are a nonprofit organization seeking support, we would like to be your partner.


DonorCentral is a tool that enables donors to check their fund balance, view their fund activity and recommend grants online. We hope to remain the primary resource for obtaining information and answering questions, but we are pleased to offer this convenience. Please click below to access DonorCentral.


Olmsted tree images courtesy of Paul Pasquarello.

Giving Gazette

Does Giving to your Alma Mater Make a Difference? You Be the Judge
A donor with spare dollars and a sense of loyalty will probably give back to her alma mater. Maybe ...

21st Century Fund

2008 21st Century Fund Grant Applications

21st Century Fund--Overview

Let's Talk ... is a Huge Success!

Member Recruitment Tools: Pledge Card

Member Recruitment Tools: Sample Letter to Initiate Contact

Member Recruitment Tools: Talking Points and Previous Winners

Membership in the Fund

Previous Award Winners

The Way Ahead

Five Year Strategic Plan: 2007 - 2011--Press Release

Five Year Strategic Plan: Get the Presentation

Five Year Strategic Plan: Review the Fact Sheet