Buffalo Arts Studio
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$577K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Buffalo Arts Studio?
Buffalo Arts Studio is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The John R Oishei Foundation ($170K), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo ($121K), Tides Center ($57K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $577K in grants to Buffalo Arts Studio between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John R Oishei Foundation | $170,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | $121,250 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Tides Center | $56,600 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Western New York Foundation | $43,055 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Arts Services Initiative of Western New | $40,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | $23,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | $15,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| People United for Sustainable Housing | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| New York Council for the Humanities | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Flock Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Simple Gifts Fund | $10,000 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| The Marks Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022 |
| James H Cummings Foundation Inc | $7,882 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Frank G Raichle Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Fatta Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Seymour H Knox Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| Joseph R Takats Foundation | $1,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Buffalo Arts Studio received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | The John R Oishei Foundation | JRO TRANSITION FUND | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The John R Oishei Foundation | JRO TRANSITION FUND | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Andy Warhol Foundation for the | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $26,250 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New | 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 | 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 | 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 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: MURAL PROJECT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Marks Family Foundation | JUMP START PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Marks Family Foundation | JUMP START PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Frank G Raichle Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | ARTS PROGRAMS | $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 |
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 The John R Oishei Foundation ($170K), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo ($121K), Tides Center ($57K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $577K in grants to Buffalo Arts Studio between 2020–2025.
Who is Buffalo Arts Studio's largest funder?
The John R Oishei Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Buffalo Arts Studio, with $170K across 4 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Buffalo Arts Studio received?
IRS 990 filings record $577K in grants to Buffalo Arts Studio across 45 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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