Connecting People, Ideas and Resources to Improve Lives in Western New York

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has been a trusted philanthropic partner serving Western New York for more than a century. We help clients, nonprofits and community leaders bring ideas and resources together to create meaningful, long-term change.

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Connecting People, Ideas and Resources to Improve Lives in Western New York

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Creating Transformative Impact

  • Client Spotlight

    When the Buffalo Christian Center closed its doors, its mission evolved into a lasting source of support and opportunity for Buffalo’s youth, creating a legacy through Philanthropy that continues to strengthen the next generation.

    YouthTime

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  • Community Spotlight

    Formed in response to shifting federal funding priorities, the WNY Forward Fund brings together regional funders to strengthen nonprofits and help ensure essential services remain accessible across Western New York.

    WNY Forward Fund

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  • Client Spotlight

    Tammy and Robert Laughlin are turning a lifetime of giving into a multigenerational legacy, ensuring future generations can continue making a difference in the causes they value most.

    Laughlin Family

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By the Numbers

  • 107 years
    of generosity
  • $53 million
    granted on behalf of clients in 2024
  • $1 billion
    in total assets
  • 450+
    active clients

News

July 17, 2026

Nominations Open for Project Play WNY’s Coaches Honor Roll Awards & Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award; Deadline is Aug. 31

Buffalo, N.Y. (July 17, 2026) – Project Play Western New York (WNY) is pleased to announce that nominations for its…

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July 16, 2026

Grantee Spotlight: Stitch Buffalo

Stitch Buffalo is more than a space for sewing and handmade goods — it’s a place where refugee women from…

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June 22, 2026

WNY Forward Fund to Offer Second Round of Grants for Exploration of Strategic Realignment in the Nonprofit Sector to Create Strength, Stability and Sustainability

Local Funders Collaborative Seeks to Support Community in Face of Federal Cuts and Shifting Priorities Buffalo, N.Y., June 22, 2026…

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