Christopher a Palmerton Jr Foundation

The Frank G Raichle Foundation

Williamsville, NY

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo funds nonprofits and community initiatives addressing racial and ethnic equity, economic mobility, environmental resilience, and regional arts and culture, primarily across Western New York’s eight counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $1,790,661, with a median of $23,220; it accepts applications through its competitive process, which requires a full electronic application.

Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation

Orchard Park, NY

The foundation supports charitable work in community services, health, education, and wildlife preservation, primarily in New York. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Ferguson Electric Foundation

Buffalo, NY

The foundation supports healthcare, education, community services, and arts organizations, with recent grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 and a median of $2,000. Its giving is focused mainly in New York, especially the Buffalo area. It accepts written grant requests; no deadline is listed.

Dreamcatcher Foundation Inc

Islamorada, FL

Dreamcatcher Foundation supports higher education, food-related education, fisheries conservation, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,200, and primarily went to organizations in New York and Florida. It accepts formal letter requests at any time from bona fide charitable organizations.

Aquino Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Spring Lake, NJ

The foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including autism services, community programs, arts and culture, health, and environmental conservation, with recent grants concentrated in New York and New Jersey. In 2024, it made 25 grants ranging from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc

Kenmore, NY

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations improving the lives of at-risk children up to age 21, with grants for programs serving children who live in Erie County, New York. Its typical grants are $2,000–$10,000, though 2025 awards ranged from $1,000 to $19,000. It accepts applications from eligible nonprofits; applications are due January 30 according to its website.

James H Cummings Foundation Inc

Buffalo, NY

The foundation supports capital projects—especially equipment—for medical research, science and medical education, services for vulnerable children and adults, and programs helping older adults live independently in Buffalo, Toronto, and Hendersonville, North Carolina. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,560 to $115,600, with a median of $30,195; applications begin with a letter of intent through its online portal, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Tegna Foundation Inc

McLean, VA

TEGNA Foundation funds local nonprofits in communities served by TEGNA, supporting education, youth, human services, health, hunger relief, emergency assistance, environmental conservation, and journalism education and training. Community grants are typically $1,000–$5,000, though reported grants have varied widely. It says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc

Orchard Park, NY

The Buffalo Bills Foundation funds child hunger relief, nutritious food access, healthy eating, and related youth, health, and education programs, with a focus on Western New York; 90% of its 2024 grant dollars went to New York recipients. In 2024, it made 156 grants ranging from $227 to $295,634, with a median award of $3,000. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities and lists application deadlines.

Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.

The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Pfizer Foundation funds locally led health programs that improve access to care and strengthen health systems, as well as health-crisis and disaster responses, worldwide. In 2024, grants ranged from $2 to $4 million, with a median of $200. It supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.