Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences?
Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($2.2M), Cullen Foundation ($154K), First Niagara Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $2,184,753 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Cullen Foundation | $153,795 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| First Niagara Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $60,594 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cullen Foundation of Western New York | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $25,455 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | $22,999 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $21,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Community Connections of NY Inc | $19,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kenmore Rotary Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Frank G Raichle Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Verizon Foundation | $1,150 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Northrop Grumman Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Simple Gifts Fund | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| IBM International Foundation | $38 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2025) to $806K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $91K.
What grants has Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | RESTORE TIFFT CANAL FOR GREAT LAKES WILDLIFE | $60,594 |
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Simple Gifts Fund | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $541,625 |
| 2024 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | SCIENCE PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS GRADES 1 TO 4 | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Independent Health Association Inc | SPONSORSHIP FOR HEALTHY LIVING | $22,999 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $200 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $326,021 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,081 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Kenmore Rotary Foundation | MUSEUM'S CONFERENCE ROOM | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $200 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; RESTRICTED FOR PERMANENT ENDOWMENT; ANNUAL SUPPORT; FOR TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE INCLUSIVE WAYFINDING AND ENV EDUC PROG; BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE; DECOLONIZATION AT THE BUFFALO SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCES; SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT; IN MEMORY OF | $787,654 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,374 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Cullen Foundation | CAPACITY BLDG - SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP | $2,380 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 02/07/2022 | $250 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; FISHING IS FUN PROGRAM; ANNUAL FUND; CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING; PERMANENT ENDOWMENT; TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; INCLUSIVE CULTURALS INITIATIVE; IN MEMORY OF | $271,117 |
| 2021 | Cullen Foundation | EAST-SCI OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVE | $77,206 |
| 2021 | First Niagara Foundation | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Community Connections of NY Inc | STEM GRANTS | $19,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,500 |
| 2021 | The Frank G Raichle Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 02/03/21 | $250 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; FBO TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE ENV EDUC PROGRAM; GENERAL OPERATIONS; ANNUAL SUPPORT; TIFFT COMMITTEE; IN MEMORY OF | $105,468 |
| 2020 | Cullen Foundation | EAST-SCI OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVE | $74,209 |
| 2020 | First Niagara Foundation | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Northrop Grumman Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS. | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Baker Hughes Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences?
Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($2.2M), Cullen Foundation ($154K), First Niagara Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences between 2019–2025.
Who is Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is the largest recorded funder of Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, with $2.2M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences across 33 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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