Young Audiences of Western New York Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Young Audiences of Western New York Inc?
Young Audiences of Western New York Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($759K), United Way of Buffalo and Erie County ($134K), Lakeshore Connections Inc ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Young Audiences of Western New York Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $758,654 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | $133,600 | 7 | 2019–2024 |
| Lakeshore Connections Inc | $85,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | $45,600 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Simple Gifts Fund | $25,950 | 5 | 2019–2021 |
| First Niagara Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cullen Foundation of Western New York | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| New York Council of Nonprofits Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| 716 Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Young Audiences Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| New York Council for the Humanities | $6,500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $347K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
What grants has Young Audiences of Western New York Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $265,719 |
| 2024 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $23,400 |
| 2024 | Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc | ASI 2024 GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York | PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | New York Council of Nonprofits Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 716 Foundation Inc | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FAMILY ART FEST EVENT THAT INTEGRATES ARTS INTO THE COMMUNITY ANNUALLY. THE EVENT AVERAGES AROUND 500 CHILDREN, MOST OF WHOM ARE OF UNDERPRIVILEGED/MINORITY BACKGROUND. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Young Audiences Inc | ADF FY24 GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | $116,040 |
| 2023 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $26,000 |
| 2023 | New York Council for the Humanities | ACTION GRANT FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE; ARTWORKS: HIRED TO CREATE. INSPIRED TO SUCCEED; GENERAL OPERATING; CREATIVE FAMILY PROGRAMMING AT THE CLARENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY; YEAR ONE PILOT OF ARTS IN EDUCATION | $156,650 |
| 2022 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $15,600 |
| 2022 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | ARTS PARTNERS FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING; GENESEE/WYOMING PROGRAMMING; EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE ARTS; CREATIVE FAMILY PROGRAMMING; ARTWORKS: HIRED TO CREATE/INSPIRED TO SUCCEED | $95,109 |
| 2021 | Lakeshore Connections Inc | grant to promote teen-centered afterschool program | $85,000 |
| 2021 | The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | CHARITABLE | $25,600 |
| 2021 | First Niagara Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $19,500 |
| 2021 | Simple Gifts Fund | ERIE CANAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | WNY GIRLS IN SPORTS | $9,100 |
| 2021 | Simple Gifts Fund | TECHNOLOGY MATCH | $1,250 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | ANNUAL FUND; NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; ART PARTNERS FOR LEARNING 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR | $60,000 |
| 2020 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Simple Gifts Fund | TECHNOLOGY MATCH | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | PHONICS PROGRAM: ALPHABET AWARENESS AT 3 BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CREATING A RICH LITERACY-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT; ART PARTNERS FOR LEARNING; GENERAL OPERATING | $65,136 |
| 2019 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | PROGRAM FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2019 | Simple Gifts Fund | TECHNOLOGY MATCH | $7,000 |
| 2019 | Simple Gifts Fund | CAPACITY BUILDING | $2,700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Young Audiences of Western New York Inc?
Young Audiences of Western New York Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc ($759K), United Way of Buffalo and Erie County ($134K), Lakeshore Connections Inc ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Young Audiences of Western New York Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Young Audiences of Western New York Inc's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc is the largest recorded funder of Young Audiences of Western New York Inc, with $759K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Young Audiences of Western New York Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Young Audiences of Western New York Inc across 30 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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