BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION
Buffalo, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1478403
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Buffalo, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1478403
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Buffalo Sabres Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on philanthropic efforts primarily in the local community, having distributed a total of $1 million across 115 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
STIMULATE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE WESTERN NEW YORK WHICH ARE COMMITTED TO YOUTH HOCKEY INITIATIVES; THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EDUCATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED / DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND MILITARY PERSONNEL; AND PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES, BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL GENEROSITY AND OTHER PLATFORMS FOR THEIR ENDEAVORS. THROUGH SUCH SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS WILL REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, THEREBY ALLOWING THEIR MEMBERS TO GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND INTEGRITY NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Health
Youth development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NIAGARA FRONTIER JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB INC
Grand Island, NY
$2.8M
29%
SAVING GRACE MINISTRIES INC
Williamsville, NY
$878.4K
9%
RESOURCE COUNCIL OF WNY INC
Buffalo, NY
$578.3K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION?
No. BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION give?
BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include NIAGARA FRONTIER JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB INC, SAVING GRACE MINISTRIES INC, and RESOURCE COUNCIL OF WNY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION?
BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.