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Who funds Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences
EIN 16-6000178 · Buffalo, NY · NTEE A560
Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences of Buffalo, NY (EIN 16-6000178) was named as a grant recipient by 26 funders in 61 grants paid totaling $2,675,051 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$2,675,051
61 grants paid
Funders
26
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$25,000
not included in grants received
Funders
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 62 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $60,594 | paid | RESTORE TIFFT CANAL FOR GREAT LAKES WILDLIFE | 202641979349300629 |
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $30,000 | paid | Operating Support/Annual Fund | 202641269349301584 |
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202621329349306657 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $5,500 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | Simple Gifts Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202630289349100228 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $541,625 | paid | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | 202503169349303905 |
| 2024 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | SCIENCE PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS GRADES 1 TO 4 | 202543219349104914 |
| 2024 | Independent Health Association Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $22,999 | paid | SPONSORSHIP FOR HEALTHY LIVING | 202503219349311350 |
| 2024 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $20,372 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530159349302758 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $8,900 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $200 | paid | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | 202533219349106673 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $326,021 | paid | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | 202443199349309339 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS | 202413189349100131 |
| 2023 | Cullen Foundation of Western New York Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $25,000 | approved, future | BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP | 202413189349100131 |
| 2023 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $19,944 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410469349300741 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $15,081 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202402119349300860 |
| 2023 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,500 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202411039349301716 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $5,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202441359349309439 |
| 2023 | Kenmore Rotary Foundation C/O Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | MUSEUM'S CONFERENCE ROOM | 202413119349100801 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $200 | paid | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | 202403169349102395 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $43 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $787,654 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; RESTRICTED FOR PERMANENT ENDOWMENT; ANNUAL SUPPORT; FOR TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE INCLUSIVE WAYFINDING AND ENV EDUC PROG; BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE; DECOLONIZATION AT THE BUFFALO SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCES; SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT; IN MEMORY OF | 202333199349308553 |
| 2022 | Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Inc | Buffalo Museum of Science Buffalo, NY | A | $25,250 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202303179349307860 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,374 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312409349300046 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,250 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $5,500 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | Cullen Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $2,380 | paid | CAPACITY BLDG - SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP | 202323129349101772 |
| 2022 | Equitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Buffalo, NY | C | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313209349101861 |
| 2022 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Science Buffalo, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202301309349101020 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $250 | paid | MIP PAYOUT FOR 02/07/2022 | 202303189349106350 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $51 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | First Niagara Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202231329349101638 |
| 2021 | Community Connections of NY Inc | Buffalo Museum of Science Buffalo, NY | A | $19,000 | paid | STEM GRANTS | 202212849349301026 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202211339349310116 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,200 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | Arlington Mcmichael Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Science Buffalo, NY | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDS DONATION | 202231329349100313 |
| 2021 | The Frank G Raichle Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202221089349100617 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Science Buffalo, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2021 | Red Top Foundaton | Buffalo Society of Natural Sicence Buffalo, NY | C | $500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202123059349101557 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $105,468 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; FBO TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE ENV EDUC PROGRAM; GENERAL OPERATIONS; ANNUAL SUPPORT; TIFFT COMMITTEE; IN MEMORY OF | 202123169349307482 |
| 2020 | Cullen Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $74,209 | paid | EAST-SCI OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVE | 202133199349105443 |
| 2020 | First Niagara Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202101329349102685 |
| 2020 | Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Inc | Buffalo Museum of Science Buffalo, NY | A | $17,850 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202143129349300244 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | The Northrop Grumman Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS. | 202143199349102624 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | Verizon Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $250 | paid | MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/14/20 | 202123199349109562 |
| 2020 | Ibm International Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $38 | paid | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT | 202133199349108338 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $23 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $152,868 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE ACCESSIBILITY TRAIL; TIFFT COMMITTEE; ANNUAL FUND; IN MEMORY OF | 202043219349314894 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $152,868 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE ACCESSIBILITY TRAIL; TIFFT COMMITTEE; ANNUAL FUND; IN MEMORY OF | 202043219349314894 |
| 2019 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | A | $10,100 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202010489349300101 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $10,000 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $700 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $550 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $250 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2018 | Scott Electric Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $20,000 | paid | FACILITIES MAINTENANCE | 201922189349100022 |
| 2018 | Sadler Family Foundation | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $10,339 | paid | SCIENTIFIC/EDUCATIONAL | 201941569349100014 |
| 2018 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $7,500 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 201931349349102143 |
| 2018 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $750 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 201931349349102143 |
| 2018 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $500 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 201931349349102143 |
| 2018 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences Buffalo, NY | B | $400 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 201931349349102143 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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