Celebrating a century.
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has helped ignite change in Western New York alongside our clients for 100 years.
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Working with us puts you in control of your charitable giving. We are simply here to guide. To empower. To activate. To help you initiate change. And ultimately build your legacy.
Learn MoreImpact your way.
Working with us puts you in control of your charitable giving. We are simply here to guide. To empower. To activate. To help you initiate change. And ultimately build your legacy.
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How to Give
We can create a giving plan that is unique to your charitable goals and the impact you want to make.
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Community Change
We are making a difference all over Western New York and maximizing impact in education, racial equity, the environment and arts and culture.
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Client Stories
We have so many inspiring stories of people just like you looking to make a difference.
FIND YOUR INSPIRATIONThe Good We Are All Doing
Education
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo brought together more than 200 partners to form Say Yes Buffalo. Since then, the high school graduation rate in Buffalo has increased by 15%.
LEARN MORERacial Equity
When we close the gaps in racial equity, our region can continue to grow by fulfilling its potential as a community of promise and opportunity for all.
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The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo convened over 150 regional environmental organizations and created a shared agenda to promote environmental change and conservation in Western New York.
LEARN MOREArts and Culture
The Greater Buffalo region is steeped in art, history, architecture and culture. Sustaining and strengthening these assets will stimulate a powerful economic engine that will impact the quality of life in all of Western New York.
LEARN MORENews and Events
Community Foundation Announces Three New Board Members
January 15, 2019Buffalo, NY — As it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is pleased to…
Continue ReadingCommunity Foundation for Greater Buffalo Accepting Applications for 2019 Competitive Grant Process
January 14, 2019Buffalo, NY – The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is accepting Letters of Intent for its 2019 competitive grant process…
Continue ReadingCommunity Foundation for Greater Buffalo Scholarship Process Now Open
January 8, 2019Buffalo, NY —The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo scholarship application process for the 2019 – 2020 academic year is now open. Applications…
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