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.

Save the Date! 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, July 23, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Glen Iris Inn
Stay tuned for more information!

  • 24 Funds
    Designed to Benefit the Wyoming Area
  • $5.6 Million
    In Total Assets
  • $2.3+ Million
    Awarded in Grants and Scholarships Since 2014
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Creating Transformative Impact

  • 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

    A 2025 Wyoming Foundation grant supported Friends of Letchworth’s informational kiosks, located at the William Pryor Letchworth Museum and the Humphrey Nature Center. “The video kiosks built with funds from a Wyoming Foundation grant enable the Friends of Letchworth to effectively share with the public a beautifully produced series of videos focusing on the life of the Haudenosaunee people of Western New York,” said Vici Campbell, Friends of Letchworth. "Exhibits of this nature not only provide an educational resource for the community but enhance Letchworth Park’s role as a global tourist destination.”

  • 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.
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Wyoming Foundation Council

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

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COUNCIL

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

Jamie Granger

Castile

Kelly Nickerson

Gainesville

Rebecca Ryan

Warsaw

Renee Sheer

Warsaw

Jacqueline Swaby

Castile

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.

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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

  • The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Rural Leadership Cohort gathered at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel for the third Rural Convening on April 15 and 16

    April 16, 2026

    On April 15 and 16, members of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Rural Leadership Cohort gathered at the Chautauqua Harbor …

  • Nominations for Wyoming Foundation Community Leadership Awards Open Through May 1

    March 30, 2026

    In celebration of our 50th anniversary, nominations are now open for our Leadership Awards! Anyone can nominate by May 1 and …

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