Buffalo, N.Y. – October 05, 2026 -- Rich Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Rich Products, has committed more than $2 million to three Western New York education nonprofits, marking the company's largest education-focused funding commitment to date.

Say Yes Buffalo receives $1.25 million over five years

The largest allocation targets Say Yes Buffalo, which serves more than 20,000 community members annually and has helped over 4,300 students complete college degrees or certificate programs since launching in 2012. The new funding follows a $1 million commitment Rich made to the organization in 2021 and builds on a youth apprenticeship partnership with CareerWise Greater Buffalo established in 2022, through which Rich's currently employs two Say Yes apprentices.

Buffalo Prep gets $750,000 for enrichment and college-prep programs

Buffalo Prep, operating for more than 35 years, serves 750 scholars and alumni annually and reports a 100% graduation rate. Over the past decade, 84% of its high school graduates have earned or are on track to earn a bachelor's degree. Rich's will direct $750,000 over five years to academic enrichment programming and the organization's Illuminate the Future Fund.

BISON Children's Scholarship Fund to deploy $50,000 in tuition assistance

BISON, founded in 1995, has awarded 46,000 scholarships to date and is supporting 1,800 elementary and high school students in the 2026-27 school year. Rich's will provide $50,000 in scholarship funding over two years to expand K-12 tuition assistance for low-income families across the region.

Say Yes Buffalo CEO cites 85% in-region enrollment rate

Say Yes Buffalo CEO David Rust noted that 85% of the organization's scholars choose post-secondary schools in Western New York, underscoring the regional stakes of sustained funding. Ted Rich, chief growth officer at Rich Products, said the company's 80-year presence in Buffalo informed the decision to deepen investment in the city's youth.