Goodwill Industries of Western New York
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$2.8M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Goodwill Industries of Western New York?
Goodwill Industries of Western New York is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by CWI Works Inc ($1.0M), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($424K), United Way of Buffalo and Erie County ($404K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to Goodwill Industries of Western New York between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWI Works Inc | $1,034,215 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $423,973 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | $403,615 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | $258,516 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $172,701 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| First Niagara Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bernard & Estelle Siegel Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Tr UA N Rieflergoodwill Industries | $81,673 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Scott Bieler Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dake Fred L Trust Uw FLD | $28,596 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| Tower Family Fund Inc | $20,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | $11,168 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 | $10,485 | 5 | 2021–2026 |
| The Frank G Raichle Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kowalewski Tr D | $1,385 | 1 | 2025 |
| Babbitt Family Foundation | $72 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2026) to $626K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
What grants has Goodwill Industries of Western New York received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dake Fred L Trust Uw FLD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $11,038 |
| 2026 | Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,845 |
| 2025 | CWI Works Inc | RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND JOB PLACEMENT OF SENIORS | $231,926 |
| 2025 | Scott Bieler Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Bernard & Estelle Siegel Foundation Inc | GOODSKILLS CAREER BUILDER PROGR | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Goodwill Industries International Inc | OPERATIONS (NON-GRANT RELATED ACTIVITIES) | $45,451 |
| 2025 | Tr UA N Rieflergoodwill Industries | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $43,035 |
| 2025 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Dake Fred L Trust Uw FLD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $8,755 |
| 2025 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,798 |
| 2025 | Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,632 |
| 2025 | Kowalewski Tr D | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,385 |
| 2024 | CWI Works Inc | RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND JOB PLACEMENT OF SENIORS | $286,142 |
| 2024 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | GoodSkills Career Builder Expansion: WNY Advanced Manufacturing and Tech Coalition | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Bernard & Estelle Siegel Foundation Inc | GOODSKILLS CAREER BUILDER PROGR | $50,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $49,500 |
| 2024 | Goodwill Industries International Inc | ASSOCIATION GRANTS | $43,676 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $42,056 |
| 2024 | Tr UA N Rieflergoodwill Industries | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $38,638 |
| 2024 | Dake Fred L Trust Uw FLD | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $8,803 |
| 2024 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,370 |
| 2024 | Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,890 |
| 2024 | Babbitt Family Foundation | Support organizational mission | $72 |
| 2023 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE IT AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SECTORS THROUGH THE GOODSKILLS CAREER BUILDER MODEL. | $187,500 |
| 2023 | CWI Works Inc | RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND JOB PLACEMENT OF SENIORS | $177,962 |
| 2023 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Goodwill Industries International Inc | ASSOCIATION GRANT | $37,676 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $18,108 |
| 2023 | Tower Family Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,795 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Goodwill Industries of Western New York?
Goodwill Industries of Western New York is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by CWI Works Inc ($1.0M), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($424K), United Way of Buffalo and Erie County ($404K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to Goodwill Industries of Western New York between 2019–2026.
Who is Goodwill Industries of Western New York's largest funder?
CWI Works Inc is the largest recorded funder of Goodwill Industries of Western New York, with $1.0M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Goodwill Industries of Western New York received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to Goodwill Industries of Western New York across 51 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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