Does First Niagara Foundation accept grant applications?

First Niagara Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.

What does First Niagara Foundation fund?

First Niagara Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include The Women and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, D'youville College. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does First Niagara Foundation give in grants?

First Niagara Foundation reported $11.3M in grants in its most recent 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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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$11.3M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$15.3M

Total assets

250

Grants tracked

2022

Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for First Niagara Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
The Women and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$1.5M	2022
Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$750K	2020
D'youville College EDUCATION	Buffalo, NY	$750K	2020
Research Foundation of State University of New York COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$625K	2022
People Inc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Blasdell, NY	$600K	2020
Buffalo Prep Inc EDUCATION	Buffalo, NY	$500K	2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$500K	2020
Buffalo City Mission COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$500K	2020
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$500K	2020
Mount St Marys Hospital Foundation Inc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Lewiston, NY	$500K	2022
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation EDUCATION	Buffalo, NY	$431K	2020
Compeer West Inc MENTORING	Buffalo, NY	$375K	2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie Niagara and the Southern Tier MENTORING	Buffalo, NY	$300K	2020
Mental Health Advocates of Wny COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$300K	2020
Gerard Place Housing Development Fund Company Inc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	Buffalo, NY	$250K	2020

First Niagara Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$11.3M

2022$7.4M

How to apply for funding from First Niagara Foundation

First Niagara Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does First Niagara Foundation fund?: First Niagara Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include The Women and Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, D'youville College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does First Niagara Foundation give in grants?: First Niagara Foundation reported $11.3M in grants in its most recent 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.
How can I find foundations similar to First Niagara Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like First Niagara Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with First Niagara Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.