Niagara Area Foundation
For 25 years, the Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) has committed to improving lives in Niagara County through the generosity of individuals and families who care deeply about their community.
Led by a Council of dedicated and knowledgeable local residents, the NAF builds connections and supports critical needs in Niagara County that result in transformative impact.
The NAF is a trusted philanthropic partner that provides a personalized approach to help charitable individuals and families support meaningful causes and organizations now — and forever.
As a geographic affiliate of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the NAF has access to its resources, deep knowledge and strong investment performance.
Families and individuals support causes and organizations most meaningful to them through funds at the NAF. Additionally, each year, the NAF runs a competitive grants process that supports its two priorities: youth enrichment and the environment.
The 2025 competitive grant cycle is now open through October 3, 2025. Click here to learn more.
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NAF Council
Niagara Area Foundation Council Officers
Jennifer Pauly Patricia Wrobel Margaret Nucci
Lewiston, Chair North Tonawanda, Vice Chair Youngstown, Secretary
Brenda Dysinger
Sanborn, Treasurer
Council
Julie R. Berrigan Allen Booker Angelica Douglas
Lewiston Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
Philip Haseley Jane Killewald Marianne E. Koenig
North Tonawanda North Tonawanda Lockport
Michelle Vanstrom Michael Williamson Richard Zucco
Youngstown Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
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For more information about the Niagara Area Foundation, please contact Megan Sommerfeldt at megans@cfgb.org or at (716) 852-2857 ext. 227.
How to Apply
Niagara Area Foundation Council
Officers
Jennifer Pauly
Lewiston, Chair
Michael Williamson
Niagara Falls, Vice Chair
Margaret Nucci
Youngstown, Secretary
Jane Killewald
North Tonawanda, Treasurer
Council
Julie R. Berrigan, MS
Lewiston
Allen Booker
Niagara Falls
Brenda Dysinger
Lewiston
Dorothy Kelley
Niagara Falls
Marianne E. Koenig
Lockport
Michelle Vanstrom
Youngstown
Patricia Wrobel
North Tonawanda
Richard Zucco
Niagara Falls
Council Officers
Jennifer Pauly
Lewiston, Chair
Michael Williamson
Niagara Falls, Vice Chair
Margaret Nucci
Youngstown, Secretary
Jane Killewald
North Tonawanda, Treasurer
Council
Julie R. Berrigan, MS
Lewiston
Allen Booker
Niagara Falls
Brenda Dysinger
Lewiston
Dorothy Kelley
Niagara Falls
Marianne E. Koenig
Lockport
Michelle Vanstrom
Youngstown
Patricia Wrobel
North Tonawanda
Richard Zucco
Niagara Falls