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Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants
Supporting the Disadvantaged Since 1912
The Josephine Goodyear Foundation traces its roots back to 1912 when Mrs. Frank Goodyear donated funds to build the Josephine Goodyear Convalescent Home on Main Street in Williamsville, New York. The home housed disadvantaged women and children and provided pre-operative services to prepare them for the rigors of early surgery and to provide post-surgery recovery. After World War II, with the development of antibiotics, the need for such services was greatly reduced. The property was then sold, and the foundation was established.
The Josephine Goodyear Foundation now funds approximately 50 annual grants totaling about $300,000 per year. The average grant ranges from $5,000 to $6,000. Grant decisions are made at Advisory Board meetings held in June and October of each year.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically online through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo’s Foundant Grant Lifecycle manager. Only applications submitted online through Foundant will be accepted.
APPLY NOWGrant Opportunity
Our mission calls for assistance to non-profit agencies which help underserved women and children, particularly with their physical needs. In the past, most of our efforts have been focused on medical facilities but we have broadened that scope in more recent years so that we can aid women and children in other ways. Our funding is concentrated in the Greater Buffalo area.
Timeline
- Check back end of July 2026
Eligibility
- Grants are awarded only to organizations that have current Section 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
- Applicants must be located or delivering services in Erie County. Adjacent counties may be considered, but with a lower priority.
- Although we do not automatically reject subsequent year requests, they are usually given a lower priority.
Contact
If you have questions, or would like more information on grant opportunities, contact Cathy Tojek by phone at 716-362-7342.