Connecting People, Ideas and Resources to Improve Lives in Western New York

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has been a trusted philanthropic partner serving Western New York for more than a century. We help clients, nonprofits and community leaders bring ideas and resources together to create meaningful, long-term change.

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Connecting People, Ideas and Resources to Improve Lives in Western New York

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Creating Transformative Impact

  • Client Spotlight

    When the Buffalo Christian Center closed its doors, its mission evolved into a lasting source of support and opportunity for Buffalo’s youth, creating a legacy through Philanthropy that continues to strengthen the next generation.

    YouthTime

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  • Community Spotlight

    Formed in response to shifting federal funding priorities, the WNY Forward Fund brings together regional funders to strengthen nonprofits and help ensure essential services remain accessible across Western New York.

    WNY Forward Fund

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  • Client Spotlight

    Tammy and Robert Laughlin are turning a lifetime of giving into a multigenerational legacy, ensuring future generations can continue making a difference in the causes they value most.

    Laughlin Family

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By the Numbers

  • 107 years
    of generosity
  • $53 million
    granted on behalf of clients in 2024
  • $1 billion
    in total assets
  • 450+
    active clients

News

September 29, 2026

Niagara Area Foundation Grantee Spotlight: Arts for Learning WNY

For more than six decades, Arts for Learning WNY has developed and delivered education programs in all artistic disciplines to…

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September 29, 2026

Wyoming Foundation September 2026 Newsletter

What a memorable summer it has been! One of the greatest highlights of the season was the Wyoming Foundation’s 50th…

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September 8, 2026

Niagara Area Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Through Oct. 6 to Address Niagara County Needs

Niagara County, N.Y. – The Niagara Area Foundation, a geographic division of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is now accepting grant…

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