City of Buffalo
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$66.1M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds City of Buffalo?
City of Buffalo is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Buffalo Urban Development Corporation ($56.7M), Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Inc ($7.4M), New City Parks Inc ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $66.1M in grants to City of Buffalo between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Urban Development Corporation | $56,713,994 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Inc | $7,424,725 | 1 | 2023 |
| New City Parks Inc | $1,115,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc | $600,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | $115,630 | 1 | 2023 |
| Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corporation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $21,550 | 1 | 2020 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $34.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $28.9M.
What grants has City of Buffalo received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Buffalo Urban Development Corporation | RALPH WILSON JR CENTENNIAL PARK | $27,201,615 |
| 2024 | New City Parks Inc | CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR TWO PUBLIC PARKS | $1,115,000 |
| 2024 | Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc | FUND CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AT RALPH C. WILSON JR. CENTENNIAL PARK | $600,000 |
| 2023 | Buffalo Urban Development Corporation | RALPH WILSON JR CENTENNIAL PARK | $26,468,084 |
| 2023 | Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Inc | CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | $7,424,725 |
| 2023 | Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC PARKS | $115,630 |
| 2022 | Buffalo Urban Development Corporation | RALPH WILSON JR CENTENNIAL PARK | $3,044,295 |
| 2021 | Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corporation | SUPPORT FOR HOMEGROWN PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| 2021 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | $7,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | RACIAL EQUITY ASSESS/TRAINING-DEPT OF PERMITS/INSP & POLICE; SUPPORT FOR 2020 MAYOR'S SUMMER YOUTH -- CENSUS | $21,550 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds City of Buffalo?
City of Buffalo is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Buffalo Urban Development Corporation ($56.7M), Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Inc ($7.4M), New City Parks Inc ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $66.1M in grants to City of Buffalo between 2020–2024.
Who is City of Buffalo's largest funder?
Buffalo Urban Development Corporation is the largest recorded funder of City of Buffalo, with $56.7M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has City of Buffalo received?
IRS 990 filings record $66.1M in grants to City of Buffalo across 10 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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