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First Niagara Foundation

Buffalo, New York  ·  EIN 161549641  ·  Private foundation

Based in Buffalo, New York, First Niagara Foundation has awarded $18.6M across 250 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2022. Its largest grant on record went to The Women and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$11.3M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$15.3M
Assets (FY2020)
250
Grants tracked
2022
Latest grant in this overview

What First Niagara Foundation funds

First Niagara Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, economic development, k-12 education, workforce & vocational training.

Health CareEconomic DevelopmentK-12 EducationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include low-income communities, veterans.

low-income communitiesveterans

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Women and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Buffalo, NY$1.5M2022
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Buffalo, NY$750K2020
D'youville College
EDUCATION
Buffalo, NY$750K2020

How to apply for funding from First Niagara Foundation

First Niagara Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about First Niagara Foundation

Does First Niagara Foundation accept grant applications?
First Niagara Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does First Niagara Foundation fund?
First Niagara Foundation's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include The Women and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, D'youville College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does First Niagara Foundation give in grants?
First Niagara Foundation reported $11.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.6M over 250 grants.
Where is First Niagara Foundation located?
First Niagara Foundation is based in Buffalo, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 161549641.
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About this profile. This page is built from First Niagara Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with First Niagara Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.