The Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants fund nonprofits providing direct physical support to disadvantaged women and children in the Greater Buffalo area.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 | April 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~50 grants annually; total pool ~$300,000; typical awards vary
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving the physical needs of disadvantaged women and children in the Greater Buffalo area.
The Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants, managed by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, provide funding to nonprofit organizations that assist indigent women and children, with a particular focus on meeting physical needs. Rooted in a legacy of over a century, the foundation has broadened its mission from supporting medical facilities to addressing a wider range of needs for vulnerable populations in the Greater Buffalo area. Approximately 50 grants are awarded each year, with funding decisions made by an Advisory Council.