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.

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."
Rebecca Vincheski

Rebecca Vincheski

Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club

"The Oishei Foundation believed in the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Clubs when many didn’t. What they provided went above and beyond the funding."
Yuki Numata Resnick

Yuki Numata Resnick

Buffalo String Works

“The Oishei Foundation supports our growth and our capacity to think strategically about our future.”
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."
Michael Martin

Michael Martin

Native American Community Services

"Their support goes beyond dollars and technical assistance, it includes heartfelt support and encouragement. Oishei helps bring “Orende” — extra energy when good minds gather."
Journey Gunderson

Journey Gunderson

National Comedy Center

"Oishei believed in the vision and jumped in as our partner. There was a human connection that helped each step of the way."

Featured News News & Updates

February 6, 2023

The John R. Oishei Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Scholarship Support as it Awards 13 Students of Color Scholarships to Local Private High Schools

Scholarships are part of the Foundation’s commitment to racial equity and are designed to open opportunity to talented students of color
February 6, 2023

The John R. Oishei Foundation to Offer Free Workshops: Developing Leaders of Color in the Nonprofit World

Two workshops designed for Nonprofit Leaders of Color to be facilitated
by Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah
October 18, 2022

New Social Media Community Aims to Build a Connection Space for People of Color in the Nonprofit Sector

Underwritten by The John R. Oishei Foundation, “LOC Step” provides a private, safe space to share and connect for people of color

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