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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Arts & Culture Investment

Cultivating a family tradition of giving back

A Legacy That Still Rings True Today

Building

a canopy of

opportunity

How to Give

We can create a giving plan that is unique to your charitable goals and the impact you want to make.

Community Change

We are making a difference all over Western New York and maximizing impact in education, racial equity, the environment and arts and culture.

Client Stories

We have so many inspiring stories of people just like you looking to make a difference.

The Good We Are All Doing

Education

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo brought together more than 200 partners to form Say Yes Buffalo. Since its 2012 launch, the high school graduation rate in Buffalo has increased by 27 percentage points.

Racial Equity

When we close the gaps in racial equity, our region can continue to grow by fulfilling its potential as a community of promise and opportunity for all.

Environment

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo convened over 150 regional environmental organizations and created a shared agenda to promote environmental change and conservation in Western New York.

Arts and Culture

The Greater Buffalo region is steeped in art, history, architecture and culture. Sustaining and strengthening these assets will stimulate a powerful economic engine that will impact the quality of life in all of Western New York.

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Nominations Open for 2022 Pay It Forward Awards and Two New Awards Honoring Judge Hugh B. Scott

Buffalo, N.Y. - The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI) is pleased to announce that the nomination process for its…

ClientConnect is Here

Important Updates About the Community Foundation’s New Client Portal The Community Foundation has updated its core operational system to support…

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Awards More Than $930,000 to Western New York Organizations

Buffalo, N.Y. — The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced awards totaling more than $930,000 to 41 Western New York nonprofit organizations…

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