Buffalo Arts Studio
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$562K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Buffalo Arts Studio?
Buffalo Arts Studio is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($142K), The John R Oishei Foundation ($120K), The Andy Warhol Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $562K in grants to Buffalo Arts Studio between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $141,750 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The John R Oishei Foundation | $120,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Tides Center | $56,600 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Western New York Foundation | $43,055 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | $23,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | $18,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| People United for Sustainable Housing Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Simple Gifts Fund | $12,000 | 6 | 2019–2023 |
| New York Council for the Humanities | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Flock Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| James H Cummings Foundation Inc | $7,882 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Marks Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Frank G Raichle Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Fatta Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Joseph R Takats Foundation | $1,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Seymour H Knox Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2019) to $175K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $57K.
What grants has Buffalo Arts Studio received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Western New York Foundation | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11,000 |
| 2025 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR ARTS EDUCATION | $7,882 |
| 2025 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | JUMP START PROGRAM | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The John R Oishei Foundation | JRO TRANSITION FUND | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $26,250 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | New York Council for the Humanities | ACTION GRANT FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | ARTS PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | JUMP START PROGRAM | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Fatta Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The John R Oishei Foundation | 2022-2023 VISUAL ARTS AND EXHIBITION PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $19,000 |
| 2023 | Flock Inc | PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | ARTS PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | JUMP START PROGRAM | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Simple Gifts Fund | JUMP START PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Joseph R Takats Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $250 |
| 2022 | Tides Center | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $56,600 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; JUMP START PROGRAM; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55,500 |
| 2022 | The John R Oishei Foundation | 2022-2023 VISUAL ARTS AND EXHIBITION PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2022 | People United for Sustainable Housing Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: MURAL PROJECT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | ARTS PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Marks Family Foundation | JUMP START PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Frank G Raichle Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | JUMP START PROGRAM | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Simple Gifts Fund | JUMP START PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Joseph R Takats Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; JUMP START PROGRAM | $11,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buffalo Arts Studio?
Buffalo Arts Studio is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($142K), The John R Oishei Foundation ($120K), The Andy Warhol Foundation ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $562K in grants to Buffalo Arts Studio between 2019–2025.
Who is Buffalo Arts Studio's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is the largest recorded funder of Buffalo Arts Studio, with $142K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Buffalo Arts Studio received?
IRS 990 filings record $562K in grants to Buffalo Arts Studio across 45 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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