named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chris Maloney Legacy Foundation Putting Green
A therapeutic putting green on the Horizon Village campus that promotes values like integrity, perseverance, and focus through golf, funded entirely by proceeds from the 2025 charity golf event.
Hilary’s House
A retreat center on the Horizon Village campus funded in part by CMLF, providing a space for patients and families to connect, heal, and participate in family programming and clinical training.
Partnership with The First Tee of Western New York
Supports youth development programs that build character and promote healthy choices through golf, offered at schools and courses across Western New York.
Support for Kids Escaping Drugs
Funds prevention and treatment programs for adolescents aged 12–23, including community education and residential care at the Renaissance Campus.
Therapy Dog Program at Horizon Health Services
Supports the training and deployment of therapy dogs to provide emotional comfort to residents in addiction recovery at Horizon Village in Sanborn, NY, inspired by Chris Maloney’s bond with a therapy dog named Dakota.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 2 activities
- Funding addiction prevention and recovery support programsFunds and supports programs focused on preventing addiction through youth character development, community support systems, and education, as well as recovery support services delivered by partner organizations. Raises funds specifically for youth programs addressing mental health and addiction.
- Funding therapy animal programs for recovery supportProvided funding for the training and development of a therapy dog, Aurora’s Red Horizon, to support recovery services at Horizon Health Services.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising eventsOrganizes an annual golf tournament and associated events—including a post-golf cocktail reception, silent auctions (live and online), raffles (50/50 and basket), and dining stations—to raise funds for addiction prevention and recovery programs. The golf tournament is described as a signature fundraising event.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Financing facility improvements and therapeutic infrastructure for recovery centersAllocates funds for construction and interior upgrades at recovery facilities, including the installation of a putting green at Horizon’s Village Sanborn Campus (completed September 30, 2025), furnishing updates for the Men’s Lounge and Family Room at Terrace House (estimated $20,000), and funding the construction of Hilary’s House, a retreat center for patients and families.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$5K27%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$44K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -8.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Leibert Danielson — Board Member
- Mark Kuligowski — Marketing Director
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- A Gust of Sun Winery Partner — Donated a wine tasting event for the foundation's auction.
- Advanced Alarm, Inc. Partner — Continual sponsor and community advocate, featured during the annual golf tournament.
- Arista Real Estate Services Partner — Tee sponsor for the 2026 golf tournament, supporting foundation events.
- Assured Partner (Gallagher) Partner — Multi-year sponsor of the foundation’s golf tournament, continuing commitment under rebrand to Gallagher.
- Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel Partner — Donated a stay and play package including overnight accommodations, breakfast, and gaming credits for the foundation's auction.
- Becker Farms | Vizcarra Vineyards Partner — Donated a wine tasting party package for the foundation's auction.
- Copeland Technology Solutions Partner — Nine-year sponsor of the foundation’s golf tournament, providing ongoing support.
- Diamond Hawk Golf Course & Pub Partner — Donated a foursome golf package for the foundation's auction.
- Essential Construction Services, LLC Partner — 2026 “April Fool’s” sponsor of the charity golf tournament.
- Five Star Bank Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 golf tournament, providing support for the foundation’s fundraising efforts.
- Freedom Run Winery Partner — Donated a wine tasting event for the foundation's auction.
- Friends of the CMLF Partner — Donated diamond stud earrings and a Gorjana gift certificate for the foundation's auction.
- Holiday Valley Golf Course Partner — Donated a weekday 2-player golf pass for the foundation's auction.
- Horizon Health Services Partner — Beneficiary of funds raised through the annual golf tournament for renovations at Terrace House.
- Horizon Health Services Partner — Collaborates with Horizon Health Services to fund and support therapeutic programs, including the Therapy Dog Program, Hilary’s House, and the CMLF Putting Green at Horizon Village Campus.
- Horizon Health Services Partner — Partnership speaker at the golf tournament.
- Horizon Village Partner — Partner organization where the foundation funds facility improvements and recovery support spaces, including the Men’s Lounge and Family Room at Terrace House.
- K S Roth Insurance Partner — Sponsors Hole-in-One prizes at the golf tournament.
- Kids Escaping Drugs Partner — Partnership speaker at the golf tournament.
- Lakeside Country Club Partner — Donated a foursome golf package with carts for the foundation's auction.
- Linda Casazza & Family Partner — Donated a quadcopter drone with 4K camera for the foundation's auction.
- Lockport Town & Country Club Partner — Donated a foursome golf package for the foundation's auction.
- Lockport Town & Country Club Partner — Host venue for the foundation's annual golf tournament, supporting fundraising and awareness efforts.
- Love Like Ben 9 Partner — Supports the foundation through sponsorship and collaboration to build future champions.
- NBT Bank Partner — Tee sponsor for the 2026 golf tournament, supporting the foundation’s mission.
- Parkview Health Services Partner — Sponsor of the beverage cart at the annual golf tournament and supporter of community behavioral health services.
- Penny Longo Memorial Fund Partner — Multi-year supporter of the Chris Maloney Legacy Foundation events and initiatives.
- RP Oak Hill Building Company Inc. Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 charity golf tournament, contributing to renovation efforts at Horizon Health Services Terrace House.
- The First Tee of WNY Partner — Partnership speaker at the golf tournament.
- The Rev Theatre Company Partner — Donated two theater tickets for the foundation's auction.
strategies · 4
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.
- Addiction as a Chronic Brain Diseasemethodology: disease-model-of-addictionBy framing addiction as a chronic disease of the brain's reward and motivation circuitry rather than a behavioral failing, the foundation reduces stigma and promotes medical understanding, which increases public support for prevention and treatment.
- Character-Based Prevention with Community Supportmethodology: character-based-preventionBy strengthening youth character and delivering truthful education within supportive community systems, the foundation prevents addiction because resilient personal values and social belonging reduce vulnerability to substance use.
- Healing-Centered Environments Support Recoverymethodology: healing-environments-for-recoveryBy funding physical spaces intentionally designed to foster connection, healing, and hope, the foundation enhances recovery outcomes because environment plays a critical role in sustaining motivation and emotional well-being during recovery.
- Integrated, Holistic Treatment Modelmethodology: integrated-treatmentBy combining medical management, skill-building, family involvement, and aftercare planning into a unified approach, the foundation supports long-term recovery from substance use disorders because sustained healing requires addressing biological, psychological, and social factors together.