Going Beyond For Western New York

For us, awarding grants is just a part of what we do. We support nonprofits with resources that empower them to maximize their impact on the Western New York community.

Teresa Bianchi

Teresa Bianchi

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo

Everytime I leave the Oishei offices, I am recharged and ready to do more.
David Rust

David Rust

Say Yes Buffalo

"The Foundation not only played a critical role in bringing us to Buffalo, they helped us develop scholarships and programming."
Sister Beth Brosmer

Sister Beth Brosmer

Heart Love & Soul Inc.

"Oishei is on the ground, in the community. They are more than an organization—they are people who touch the hearts of others."
Yuki Numata Resnick

Yuki Numata Resnick

Buffalo String Works

“The Oishei Foundation supports our growth and our capacity to think strategically about our future.”
Daniel Robertson

Daniel Robertson

Oishei Scholar / Say Yes Buffalo

"When I was a student, the Oishei Foundation invested in me. Now I’m part of an organization that does the same thing for young people every day."
Mobile Safety-Net Team

Mobile Safety-Net Team

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Featured News News & Updates

May 3, 2021

Applications Now Open for Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color, held in Partnership with Rockwood Leadership Institute

Third cohort planned for rigorous leadership training program for nonprofit leaders of color; applications accepted May 3-24 for October program

 
April 21, 2021

Statement from The John R. Oishei Foundation after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin case
March 31, 2021

The John R. Oishei Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Private High Schools to 14 Incoming Freshmen

The competitive Oishei Scholarship supports students of color for the full four years of high school

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