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.
The Wyoming Foundation is celebrating 50 years in 2026!
Join us throughout the year as we celebrate this milestone and honor the people whose generosity and hard work lift Wyoming County’s communities every day.
50th Anniversary Kick-Off Event
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Farmcraft Brewery (567 US-20A, Strykersville, NY 14145)
Click here to register by March 18.
Leadership Awards
Nominations Open Thursday, March 26.
Click here to learn more.
Creativity Contest
Submissions open now through May 1.
Click here to learn more.
Save the Date! 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, July 23, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Glen Iris Inn
Stay tuned for more information!
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24 FundsDesigned to Benefit the Wyoming Area
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$4.9 MillionIn Total Assets
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$1.9+ MillionAwarded in Grants and Scholarships Since 2014
Creating Transformative Impact
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Client Spotlight
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Grantee Spotlight
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Grantee Spotlight
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.
Process is closed
Wyoming Foundation Grants
Wyoming Foundation Council
The Wyoming Foundation is led by a Council of dedicated and knowledgeable local residents who share a love of Wyoming County.
Wyoming Foundation Council Officers
Jennifer Tyczka
Chair, Cowlesville
Rosie Shader
Vice Chair, Silver Lake
Eric Szucs
Secretary/Treasurer, Attica
Council Members
Nichole Brant
Perry
Scott Gardner
50th Anniversary Chair, Warsaw
Kelly Nickerson
Gainesville
Jamie Pankow
Castile
Rebecca Ryan
Warsaw
Renee Sheer
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.
News
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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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