Net Positive Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$870K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Net Positive Inc?
Net Positive Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($280K), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($211K), Open Buffalo Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $870K in grants to Net Positive Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $280,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $211,150 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Open Buffalo Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Center for Regional Strategies Inc | $82,500 | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | $53,200 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Cullen Foundation | $40,295 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| E&W G Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The New York Academy of Medicine | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| New York Council of Nonprofits Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Association of University Women Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Northwest Charitable Foundation | $5,520 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Barberio Family Foundation Tr | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $783 | 1 | 2020 |
| The John R Oishei Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $460K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $78K.
What grants has Net Positive Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Center for Regional Strategies Inc | SPRINGBOARD PRIZE AWARD WINNER YEAR 2 TO FURTHER COMPANY DEVELOPMENT | $42,500 |
| 2025 | E&W G Foundation | TOOLS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Center for Regional Strategies Inc | SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH INITIATIVE - THE FOUNDRY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | RRP - East Buffalo Small Business | $280,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $60,150 |
| 2024 | Open Buffalo Inc | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $50,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $25,200 |
| 2024 | The Center for Regional Strategies Inc | SPRINGBOARD PRIZE AWARD WINNER TO FURTHER COMPANY DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | New York Council of Nonprofits Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Open Buffalo Inc | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $47,500 |
| 2023 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $28,000 |
| 2023 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The New York Academy of Medicine | TO BUILD AGE-FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Cullen Foundation | STEAM AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | COLLABORATIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING WITH THE FOUNDRY AND WAKANDA ALLIANCE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | BUFFALO E-COMMERCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (BETA) PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2021 | American Association of University Women Inc | COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | PROGRAM FUNDING | $2,627 |
| 2021 | Cullen Foundation | STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDRY'S CAPACITY TO PROVIDE STRONG, MEANINGFUL STEAM PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH | $2,295 |
| 2021 | Circle of Service Foundation | MATCHING/DISCRETIONARY | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The John R Oishei Foundation | DONATION FOR AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR PAUL HOGAN | $500 |
| 2020 | Cullen Foundation | DEVELOPING A MODEL TO SUSTAIN AFTERSCHOOL STEAM PROGRAMMING AT THE FOUNDRY | $13,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; STEAM AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH IN-PERSON AND HYBRID LEARNING OPTIONS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | PROGRAM FUNDING | $2,893 |
| 2020 | Aetna Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $783 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; NET POSITIVE/EC 2018 GRANT; HIRING PART-TIME MAKERSPACE MANAGER | $38,500 |
| 2019 | The Barberio Family Foundation Tr | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Net Positive Inc?
Net Positive Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($280K), Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($211K), Open Buffalo Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $870K in grants to Net Positive Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Net Positive Inc's largest funder?
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Net Positive Inc, with $280K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Net Positive Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $870K in grants to Net Positive Inc across 29 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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