Annual Report 2023

The Oishei Foundation is proud to share our 2023 Annual Report, a comprehensive reflection of the past year’s achievements that sets a bold vision for our future. This report is particularly significant as it marks a pivotal moment of transformation for the Foundation, emphasizing its commitment to systems change and celebrating changemakers within our community. 

While continuing to build on longstanding grantmaking and nonprofit capacity-building initiatives, last year the Foundation embarked on a new strategic direction aimed at addressing the root causes of racial and economic inequity. This shift represents a move beyond traditional grantmaking, focusing on systemic change that creates equitable opportunities for all people to build financial stability and prosperity, beginning with Black residents of Buffalo’s East Side.

Highlighted throughout the 2023 Annual Report, we recognize and celebrate leaders of color—dynamic individuals who are driving progress within our community. These changemakers are essential to the Foundation’s mission and new strategic path forward. Their lived experiences, creativity, and passion inspire us to continue our shared work, building a foundation for racial equity and a better Buffalo.

As we share our 2023 Annual Report, we invite the entire community to join us on this journey. Together, we can create a vibrant, inclusive Buffalo where all members of our community thrive.