Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$785K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Buffalo & Erie County Public Library?
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($290K), Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI ($265K), Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $785K in grants to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $289,900 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI | $265,082 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc | $98,142 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| FINRA Investor Education Foundation | $45,596 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $32,952 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation | $22,750 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | $16,752 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| William S Hein & Company Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund | $1,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Barberio Family Foundation Tr | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rich Family Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $260K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Buffalo & Erie County Public Library received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | GENERAL OPERATING | $8,697 |
| 2025 | William S Hein & Company Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Equipment Share Pilot | $147,765 |
| 2024 | Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $66,674 |
| 2024 | FINRA Investor Education Foundation | To coordinate basic financial education services for county residents in partnership with several community-based agencies. | $22,798 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $9,348 |
| 2024 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | GENERAL OPERATING | $8,055 |
| 2024 | William S Hein & Company Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rich Family Foundation | General Donation | $150 |
| 2023 | Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $53,705 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $6,617 |
| 2023 | Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,875 |
| 2023 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | MATCHING GRANT | $500 |
| 2022 | Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI | RARE BOOK COLLECTION & GENERAL SUPPORT | $104,703 |
| 2022 | FINRA Investor Education Foundation | To provide and coordinate basic financial education for lower-income families, immigrant and refugee populations, and recently incarcerated individuals who are reintegrating into society and the local economy. | $22,798 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE: IN MEMORY OF; ACQUISITION OF BOOKS AND OTHER READING MATERIALS | $6,158 |
| 2022 | Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,875 |
| 2021 | Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI | RARE BOOK COLLECTION | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc | PAYMENT FOR THE HADLEY EXHIBITS | $27,120 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; ACQUISITION OF BOOKS AND OTHER READING MATERIALS; IN MEMORY OF | $10,829 |
| 2021 | Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,875 |
| 2021 | Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/12/21 | $50 |
| 2020 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF AN EQUIPMENT SHARING PROGRAM. | $126,900 |
| 2020 | Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc | PAYMENT FOR THE HADLEY EXHIBITS | $71,022 |
| 2020 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | EQUIPMENT SHARE PILOT | $15,235 |
| 2020 | Julian R & Varue W Oishei Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,875 |
| 2020 | The Barberio Family Foundation Tr | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2020 | Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund | Charitable | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buffalo & Erie County Public Library?
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($290K), Library Foundation of Buffalo & ERI ($265K), Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $785K in grants to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library between 2019–2025.
Who is Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's largest funder?
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, with $290K across 3 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Buffalo & Erie County Public Library received?
IRS 990 filings record $785K in grants to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library across 31 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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