Western New York Independent
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Western New York Independent?
Western New York Independent is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Community Service Society of New York ($758K), Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc ($324K), Greater Rochester Health Foundation ($174K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Western New York Independent between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Service Society of New York | $758,234 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | $324,445 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Greater Rochester Health Foundation | $174,268 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | $112,500 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | $104,973 | 2 | 2020 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $84,569 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | $82,650 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | $19,802 | 1 | 2022 |
| Finger Lakes Performing Provider System Inc | $16,198 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Inc | $11,383 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2019) to $579K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $579K.
What grants has Western New York Independent received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Service Society of New York | DIRECT SERVICE | $439,551 |
| 2025 | Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | $74,743 |
| 2025 | The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Rochester Area Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Rochester Health Foundation | Responsive Grants | $174,268 |
| 2024 | Community Service Society of New York | DIRECT SERVICE | $90,632 |
| 2024 | Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | $48,804 |
| 2024 | The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Community Service Society of New York | DIRECT SERVICE | $91,265 |
| 2023 | Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | $75,645 |
| 2023 | The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Community Service Society of New York | DIRECT SERVICE | $136,786 |
| 2022 | Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | $53,480 |
| 2022 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $23,400 |
| 2022 | Christopher Reeve Foundation | TIER 2 - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | $19,802 |
| 2021 | Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | $42,444 |
| 2021 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $29,250 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE | $16,369 |
| 2021 | United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Inc | AGENCY ALLOCATION | $11,383 |
| 2021 | The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | COVID-19 SAFETY AND HEALTH SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2020 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM | $29,973 |
| 2020 | Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc | CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING FUNDS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | $29,329 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE | $17,000 |
| 2020 | Finger Lakes Performing Provider System Inc | FINANCIAL INCENTIVE TO IMPLEMENT DSRIP PROJECTS | $6,190 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | WYOMING COUNTY CHRONIC DISEASE & DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES; YOUTH PEER EMPOWERMENT PROJECT | $51,200 |
| 2019 | Finger Lakes Performing Provider System Inc | FINANCIAL INCENTIVE TO IMPLEMENT DSRIP PROJECTS | $10,008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western New York Independent?
Western New York Independent is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Community Service Society of New York ($758K), Homeless Alliance of Western New York Inc ($324K), Greater Rochester Health Foundation ($174K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Western New York Independent between 2019–2025.
Who is Western New York Independent's largest funder?
Community Service Society of New York is the largest recorded funder of Western New York Independent, with $758K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Western New York Independent received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Western New York Independent across 28 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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