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Build with BAF is a campaign to reach individual supporters to strengthen our programs and allow for opportunities to grow our outreach.

As a not-for-profit organization, individual and corporate donations are vital in the continuation of our important mission.

By donating to the Buffalo Architecture Foundation, you will help to support:

  • Education:  Architecture + Education, a collaboration with Buffalo Public Schools; Say Yes Saturday Academy STEAM workshop

  • Storytelling:  Building Stories, multi-media project documenting and sharing profound individual experiences with architecture, and design; Garden Stories, and 6 Minute Building Stories (6Mbs)

  • Pro Bono:  Pro Bono Mission and Pro Bono Publico Awards Program

All donations are welcome and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • ⬢ Make A Difference ⬢

    Your donation helps the Buffalo Architecture Foundation celebrate, and share the region's architectural heritage while creating meaningful opportunities for education, engagement, and community enrichment.

  • ⬡ Support A Cause You Love ⬡

    Your gift supports the values that guide our work—equity, education, celebration, and stewardship—helping us connect people to Buffalo's architecture and strengthen our community.

  • ⬢ Invest in Buffalo's Future ⬢

    Your support helps ensure that future generations can learn from, appreciate, and benefit from Buffalo's rich architectural legacy. Together, we can inspire civic pride, strengthen communities, and create a more vibrant built environment for all.

DONATION LEVELS FOR INDIVIDUALS

If you are an individual that would like to give $25+ to support any of our programs, we will acknowledge you by listing you as a supporter on our website and within our annual report.  You will also get updates on our program throughout the year to keep you informed.

  • $25 can sponsor a speaker in our 6 Minute Building Stories Program

  • $50 can sponsor a child in the Architecture + Education Program

  • $100 can sponsors a Saturday Academy Workshop for 15 kids 

DONATION LEVELS FOR BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Business and Corporate Sponsors: If you are a business and organization that would like to sponsors all of the Buffalo Architecture Foundation programs, please select a giving level from the matrix below.

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All donations are welcome and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The Buffalo Architecture Foundation, Inc. (BAF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 37-1605467), and donations to the organization are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

  • Donations help fund:

    • Architecture + Education (A+E) programs in collaboration with Buffalo Public Schools, using architecture to teach math, science, history, art, and technology.

    • Educational outreach and partnerships, including programs with schools, youth and family community centers, and resources for educators.

    • Storytelling initiatives such as Building Stories, Garden Stories, and 6 Minute Building Stories (6MBS), which document and share experiences related to architecture and design.

    • Pro Bono programs and awards that connect design professionals with nonprofit and community organizations needing design services.

    • Color-in-Buffalo Project a collaborative coloring book featuring illustrations of notable Buffalo buildings, landscapes, and public works of art. The goal is to make Buffalo's built environment accessible, educational, and engaging for people of all ages.

  • Absolutely! There are several ways for people to get involved, whether you are an architect, artist, educator, student, preservation advocate, or simply someone who care about Buffalo's built environment.

  • Yes! Support from sponsors, contributors, artists, architecture firms, volunteers, and community partners who provide resources and services, make our programs possible.