United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$6.6M
Foundation funders
69
Grants recorded
190
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds United Way of Buffalo and Erie County?
United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is funded by 69 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($947K), Siemer Institute ($715K), United Way Worldwide ($593K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.6M in grants to United Way of Buffalo and Erie County between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2026) to $1.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $197K.
What grants has United Way of Buffalo and Erie County received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Western New York Foundation | iCAP Consulting | $108,500 |
| 2026 | The Western New York Foundation | Consulting | $48,930 |
| 2026 | Edward Doc Butler Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2026 | The Western New York Foundation | Carolyn Human Communications w/ EPIC | $6,300 |
| 2026 | The Western New York Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| 2026 | The Western New York Foundation | GFBC Coaching | $2,500 |
| 2026 | The Western New York Foundation | Community Resilience Fund/Trustee Discretionary | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Siemer Institute | SOCIAL SERVICES | $165,000 |
| 2025 | Noble Family Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $60,000 |
| 2025 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | YOUTH OPPORTUNITY | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Give Back Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,211 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $38,955 |
| 2025 | United Way of New York City | CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE-UWNYC SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTED THE INCUBATION OF CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE, A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ADDRESSING HEALTH DISPARITIES THROUGH FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE BLACK CHURCHES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. TODAY, UWNYCS HEALTH EQUITY TEAM SERVES AS A HUB FOR AFFILIATED NYC CHURCHES, AND SPEARHEADS DATA MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING INITIATIVES ACROSS THE NATION. | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr PF | HUMAN SERVICES | $28,991 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | DESIGNATION | $25,702 |
| 2025 | Edward Doc Butler Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Balbach Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Marks Family Foundation | FAMILY STABILITY INITIATIVE (YEAR 4 OF 5) | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Hunt Charitable Foundation Inc | QUALIFYING CHARITY | $17,500 |
| 2025 | Eastman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Tompkins County Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $14,655 |
| 2025 | The Western New York Foundation | COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Mulroy Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | BENEFIT MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Tower Family Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Western New York Foundation | TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY DISCRETIONARY GRANT: FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE CIRCLE | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | CNB Foundation Inc | SUPPORT EDU, EMPLOY, HSG, & HLTHCARE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph & Kathleen Curatolo | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Western New York Foundation | ICAP FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 190 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Way of Buffalo and Erie County?
United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is funded by 69 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($947K), Siemer Institute ($715K), United Way Worldwide ($593K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.6M in grants to United Way of Buffalo and Erie County between 2019–2026.
Who is United Way of Buffalo and Erie County's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is the largest recorded funder of United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, with $947K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has United Way of Buffalo and Erie County received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.6M in grants to United Way of Buffalo and Erie County across 190 grants from 69 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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