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First Niagara Foundation is a private corporation based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $24K. Total assets have decreased from $33M in 2011 to $1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, First Niagara Foundation has made 336 grants totaling $26M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $11.3M in 2020 to $14.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M, with an average award of $77K. The foundation has supported 200 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$750K
Based on 174 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
First Niagara Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 336 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, CT.
First Niagara Foundation has distributed a total of $26M across 336 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $77K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M.
First Niagara Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. See www.firstniagarafoundation.org.
First Niagara Foundation is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gurney | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Crosby | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Segarra | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Buford Sears | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Trina Evans | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Quenneville | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Zebro | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Zemsky | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.2M
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$878K
Grants Paid
$5.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$146K
Total Grants
336
Total Giving
$26M
Average Grant
$77K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
200
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Women And Childrens Hospital Of Buffalo FoundationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Research Foundation Of State University Of New YorkCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $625K | 2022 |
| Mount St Marys Hospital Foundation IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Lewiston, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Arts And Technology Center IncEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Buffalo NiagaraCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| The Economic Development GroupWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Gerard Place Housing Development Fund Company IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Heritage Council Of Western New York IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Providence Farm Collective CorpWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Orchard Park, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Western New York IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| City Year IncEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater BuffaloCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Heart Love & Soul IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Niagara Falls, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Polish Community Center Of Buffalo IncWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Veterans One-Stop Center Of Wny IncMENTORING | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Rural Outreach CenterCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | East Aurora, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship IncEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The FoundryWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Buffalo Prep IncEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Peace Of The City MinistriesEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Green Options BuffaloCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Mental Health Advocates Of Western New YorkEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Harvest House Of South Buffalo IncWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Bestself Behavioral Health IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |