named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Development Grants
Supports initiatives improving economic vitality, housing, health, and social services in Western New York through multi-year grants to local nonprofits
Education Grants
Funds programs advancing educational opportunity, including youth development, STEM education, and college access in the Buffalo Niagara region
Workforce Development Grants
Supports training and employment programs that expand career pathways for underserved populations in Western New York
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding community development initiativesFunds community development initiatives through grants to nonprofit organizations.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding educational programsFunds educational programs through grants to nonprofit organizations.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding workforce development programsFunds workforce development programs through grants to nonprofit organizations.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$19K79%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$99K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7.36M
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$878K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -98.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DAVID ZEBRO — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH GURNEY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- GARY QUENNEVILLE — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE ZEMSKY — DIRECTOR
- TRINA EVANS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- BUFFALO ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER INC Partner — Recipient of a $250,000 grant for education in 2022.
- BUFFALO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS INC Partner — Recipient of a $200,000 grant for community development in 2022.
- CITY YEAR INC Partner — Recipient of a $200,000 grant for education in 2022.
- FEEDMORE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC Partner — Recipient of a $200,000 grant for community development in 2022.
- GERARD PLACE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC Partner — Recipient of a $250,000 grant for community development in 2022.
- HISPANIC HERITAGE COUNCIL OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC Partner — Recipient of a $200,000 grant for community development in 2022.
- MOUNT ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC Partner — Recipient of a $500,000 grant for community development in 2022.
- PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE CORP Partner — Recipient of a $200,000 grant for workforce development in 2022.
- RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Partner — Recipient of a $625,000 grant for community development in 2022.
- THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP Partner — Recipient of a $250,000 grant for workforce development in 2022.
- THE WOMEN AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of a $1.5 million grant for community development in 2022.
- YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BUFFALO NIAGARA Partner — Recipient of a $250,000 grant for community development in 2022.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Investment Model 36 orgsmethodology: community_development_grantmakingBy directing grants toward health, housing, and economic infrastructure, we strengthen communities holistically, because stable foundational systems enable long-term individual and regional growth.shared approach: Personalized Pathway Development →
- Workforce Development for Regional Growth 36 orgsmethodology: workforce_development_investmentBy funding workforce development programs, we expand employment opportunities and strengthen regional economies, because skill-building aligns individuals with labor market needs and drives inclusive economic growth.shared approach: Personalized Pathway Development →
- Education as Economic Mobility Enginemethodology: education_investment_for_community_growthBy investing in education, we create pathways to individual and community advancement, because educational attainment drives long-term workforce participation and economic resilience.