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LUCA S CALANNI FOUNDATION INC
HAMBURG, NY · EIN 844284191 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · livelikeluca.com
revenue
$20K
expenses
$26K
net assets
$29K
employees
—
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO FULFILL LUCA CALANNI'S VISION OF CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK TO PARTICIPATE AND EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES IN SPORTS AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Luca S. Calanni Foundation, known as Live Like Luca, is a nonprofit organization based in Western New York that provides grants to support children's participation in sports, camps, the arts, and educational activities. Inspired by the life of Luca Calanni, the foundation channels its mission through funding local programs that foster joy, kindness, and opportunity for youth. It sustains operations through community fundraising events and donor contributions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

100 Holes of Golf
Annual golf fundraiser where participants walk and play 100 holes in one day to support the foundation
Layups for Luca 3 on 3 Tournament
Basketball tournament held annually at St. Francis High School to raise funds for the foundation
Links for Luca Adult & Child Golf Tournament
Golf event pairing adults and children to raise funds for the foundation's youth programs
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 2 activities
    • Hosting family and community sports events to support foundation mission
      Hosts inclusive sports events such as adult and child golf tournaments and racketball tournaments to engage families and raise funds in support of the foundation’s mission.
    • Organizing and hosting golf and basketball fundraising tournaments
      Directly organizes and hosts recurring fundraising events including 100 Holes of Golf events and 3 on 3 basketball tournaments at venues such as Wanakah Country Club and St. Francis High School, engaging participants and raising funds to support the foundation's mission.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Conducting media outreach to promote foundation mission
      Engages in media outreach, including interviews with local outlets such as WIVB Channel 4, to share the foundation's story and promote awareness of its mission.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding children's participation in sports, camps, arts, and educational activities in Western New York
      Provides financial support to organizations enabling children in Western New York to participate in sports, camps, arts, and other enriching activities, in honor of Luca Calanni's legacy. Has awarded over $300,000 in grants since inception, including $26,000 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$20K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$14
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$25K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash$34K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$29K
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +90.6%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Partner — Partnered with the foundation to facilitate grantmaking
  • Roswell Park Partner — Collaborates with Roswell Park through the Courage of Carly Fund to support pediatric cancer care.
  • St. Francis High School Partner — Hosted the Layups for Luca basketball tournament benefiting the foundation.
  • WIVB Channel 4 Partner — Media partner that featured the foundation in a news segment.
  • Wanakah Country Club Partner — Hosted the 100 Holes of Golf fundraising event
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Legacy-Driven Grantmaking
    methodology: legacy-driven grantmaking
    By supporting children's participation in sports, camps, and the arts, the foundation honors Luca Calanni’s legacy of kindness and promotes well-being and joy, because connecting charitable activities to a personal story deepens engagement and gives meaning to both recipients and supporters.