The Western New York Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York · EIN 16-0845962
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $1.5MTax year 2026
- Grants made
- 82Tax year 2026
- Total assets
- $26MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo1 | $510K | 2026 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | $170K | 2026 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Project | $87K | 2026 |
| Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation | $52K | 2026 |
| NY Funders Alliance | $50K | 2026 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (82 grants in 2026) is available with a free account.
Website: www.wnyfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.