Wyoming Foundation

Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Wyoming County.

A Force for Good in Wyoming County

The Wyoming Foundation was established in 1976 and is a division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Guided by a group of dedicated local residents, the Wyoming Foundation is committed to bringing people together, connecting partners and sparking collaboration to respond to our community’s changing needs. The Wyoming Foundation actively supports a wide variety of cultural, educational and human service organizations in Wyoming County.

24 Funds

Designed to Benefit the Wyoming Area

$4.9 Million

In Total Assets

$1.9+ Million

Awarded in Grants and Scholarships Since 2014

Client Spotlight

When Sam Gullo bought a shopping plaza in Geneseo, he had no idea that the sale of it would ultimately help him to establish a fund at the Wyoming Foundation and make a positive impact in his beloved hometown of Perry.

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Grantee Spotlight

The Wyoming Foundation awarded a 2025 grant to Insightful Strides, a nonprofit that works to decrease the prevalence of mental health and substance abuse issues by providing unique mental health services to youth and their families through experiential therapy, which utilizes games, art, crafts, nature and horses within the therapy sessions.
Grantee Spotlight

The Wyoming Foundation awarded a grant to Shake on the Lake, a nonprofit that brings high-quality professional theatre productions and innovative arts education programming to Silver Lake and Wyoming County residents.

Grant Opportunities

Each spring, we open applications for the Wyoming Foundation competitive grants. In addition, the Community Foundation offers a variety of other funding opportunities. You can learn more and explore all available grants here.

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Wyoming Foundation Grants

Supports nonprofits that have maximum positive impact on Wyoming County with a preference for those focusing on its priority areas of educational and arts and cultural opportunities for youth and adults.

Wyoming Foundation Council

The Wyoming Foundation is led by a Council of dedicated and knowledgeable local residents who share a love of Wyoming County.

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Council Members

Scott Gardner

Chair, Warsaw

Eric Szucs

Vice Chair, Arcade

Jennifer Tyczka

Secretary/Treasurer, Cowlesville

Margaret Dadd

Attica

Daryl McLaughlin

Perry

Jamie Pankow

Castile

Rosie Shader

Silver Lake

Jackie Swaby

Maria Walczak

Bennington

How to Give

The Wyoming Foundation offers two primary pathways for you to join its mission and support the most critical needs in our community. Your support directly helps residents throughout Wyoming County.

Make a gift to the endowment

Your support directly helps residents and organizations throughout Wyoming County.

Establish a fund

Simplify giving, maximize tax benefits and create a permanent source of community support.

How to Give

News

Wyoming Foundation Announces More Than $53,000 in Grants to Support Arts and Youth in Wyoming County

July 9, 2025

Warsaw, N.Y. — The Wyoming Foundation, a geographic division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, announced awards totaling more than …

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Wyoming Foundation Announces Two New Members of its Council

May 22, 2025

Warsaw, N.Y. — The Wyoming Foundation, a geographic affiliate of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is pleased to announce that two …

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