Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society?
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($825K), The Linton Foundation ($67K), The Margaret L Wendt Foundation ($58K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $824,694 | 7 | 2019–2024 |
| The Linton Foundation | $67,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | $58,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| James H Cummings Foundation Inc | $55,144 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| First Niagara Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Western New York Foundation | $41,663 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| New York Council for the Humanities | $40,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Edward H Butler Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | $9,800 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Hyde Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Era Cap Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Red Top Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $387K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
What grants has Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Linton Foundation | CULTURAL | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | JUNIOR HISTORY BUFFS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $298,250 |
| 2024 | The Margaret L Wendt Foundation | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | $58,000 |
| 2024 | The Western New York Foundation | MARKETING ASSOCIATE | $14,163 |
| 2024 | The Linton Foundation | CULTURAL | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | HISTORY KITS | $4,800 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $185,500 |
| 2023 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | 20TH CENTURY LANDMARK REQUIRES AMENITIES FOR 21ST CENTURY | $45,000 |
| 2023 | The Western New York Foundation | MARKETING ASSOCIATE | $27,500 |
| 2023 | The Linton Foundation | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | New York Council for the Humanities | ACTION GRANT FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; IMPROVING ACCESS TO COLLECTIONS; ANNUAL GIVING; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT; UNIVERSAL DESIGN EVALUATION; MODERNIZING A 120 YEAR OLD AUDITORIUM; IN MEMORY OF | $223,594 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | ENCOUNTER: CONNECTING/INSPIRING STUDENTS TO LOCAL HISTORY | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Linton Foundation | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Edward H Butler Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | First Niagara Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; BICENTENNIAL; CONTINUUM AR; IN MEMORY OF | $43,300 |
| 2021 | New York Council for the Humanities | $5,000 ACTION GRANT FOR A CIVICS PROGRAM SERIES ON THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS; $10,000 HNY SHARP OPERATING GRANT FOR COVID-RELATED ORG OPERATING EXPENSES. | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Linton Foundation | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Edward H Butler Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Red Top Foundation | ARTS | $500 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; ANNUAL FUND; TIMELINE: THE BICENTENNIAL STORY OF ERIE COUNTY; WEBSITE RETAIL ENHANCEMENTS; IN MEMORY OF | $52,850 |
| 2020 | New York Council for the Humanities | RECEIVED CARES GRANT FOR STAFF RETENTION; RELIEF IN REVENUES AND INCOME AFFECTING EXPENSES AND ACTION GRANT FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING. | $15,000 |
| 2020 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS | $10,144 |
| 2020 | The Linton Foundation | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Edward H Butler Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Hyde Foundation Inc | General Operations | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society?
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($825K), The Linton Foundation ($67K), The Margaret L Wendt Foundation ($58K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is the largest recorded funder of Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, with $825K across 7 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society across 32 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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