
Niagara Area Foundation
Niagara County is a majestic region with so much to see and do for visitors and residents alike. To make a positive impact in the county, the Niagara Area Foundation (NAF) was established in 2000 as a division of the Community Foundation with a goal to provide support for nonprofit organizations and philanthropic initiatives for Niagara County residents.
For its 2024 competitive grant cycle, the Niagara Area Foundation announced awards totaling $60,200 to eight Niagara area nonprofit organizations. The grants will support programs with maximum positive impact in Niagara County that align with one of the Council’s two goals:
- Youth Enrichment: To build stronger communities through the enrichment of youth, positive youth development, and equity and inclusion.
- Environment: To support and enhance education and awareness about the importance and creation of a healthy, vibrant, and safe ecosystem for Niagara County residents.
Click here to read about the grantees.
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2025, the Niagara Area Foundation is a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo that is committed to strengthening the Niagara region by addressing critical needs to improve lives. The Niagara Area Foundation awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of individuals and groups who established funds with the Niagara Area Foundation for the benefit of Niagara County residents.
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NAF Council
Niagara Area Foundation Council Officers
Jennifer Pauly Michael Williamson Margaret Nucci
Lewiston, Chair Niagara Falls, Vice Chair Youngstown, Secretary
Jane Killewald
North Tonawanda, Treasurer
Council
Julie R. Berrigan, MS Allen Booker Brenda Dysinger
Lewiston Niagara Falls Lewiston
Marianne E. Koenig Michelle Vanstrom Patricia Wrobel
Lockport Lockport North Tonawanda
Richard Zucco
Niagara Falls
Contact
For more information about the Niagara Area Foundation, please contact Megan Sommerfeldt at megans@cfgb.org or at (716) 852-2857 ext. 227.