The Western New York Foundation
Buffalo, New York · EIN 160845962 · Private foundation
The Western New York Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2026) lists $1.5M in giving and $25.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 605 grants for The Western New York Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Western New York Foundation funds
The Western New York Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, immigrants & refugees, rural communities, older adults.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services REFUGEE PARTNERSHIP CRISIS RESPONSE FUND | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2025 |
| Journey's End Refugee Services CLIENT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | Buffalo, NY | $80K | 2023 |
| Wny Women's Foundation ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: SPECIAL PROJECTS MGR AND KNOWLEDGE MGT POSITIONS | Buffalo, NY | $75K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Western New York Foundation
From The Western New York Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at wnyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Western New York Foundation
- Does The Western New York Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Western New York Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Western New York Foundation fund?
- The Western New York Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Jewish Family Services, Journey's End Refugee Services, Wny Women's Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Western New York Foundation give in grants?
- The Western New York Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $1.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 605 grants.
- Where is The Western New York Foundation located?
- The Western New York Foundation is based in Buffalo, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 160845962.
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