The John R. Oishei Foundation’s mission states that it “strives to be a catalyst for change to enhance economic vitality and the quality of life for the Buffalo Niagara region.” The greater Buffalo community has benefitted from Oishei Foundation support for arts and cultural institutions as well as medical research, healthcare and education. The John R. Oishei Foundation name proudly adorns the major exhibition space dedicated to the museum’s namesake, Charles E. Burchfield.