The John R. Oishei Foundation
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The John R. Oishei Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on civic and social impact in the Buffalo-Niagara region. Based in Buffalo, New York, it collaborates with local communities to change systems and build financial prosperity, with an emphasis on racial equity and a thriving regional economy. The foundation supports efforts that address structural barriers and strengthen community resilience. Through its programmatic work, it engages with organizations and initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for residents in its service area. In 2026, the foundation expanded its leadership and external partnerships, naming new Community Impact Program Directors and forming an alliance with Perrin Associates to offer an Organizational Power Lunch & Learn Series for nonprofits serving Buffalo's East Side. It is also pursuing a more collaborative operating approach, detailing processes for listening, investing, and showing up alongside communities - starting on the East Side.