named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Fundraiser Event
Yearly event, typically held in September, that includes tournaments, raffles, and donations to fund the purchase of beds and bedding for children
Bed and Bedding Distribution
Provides new beds, mattresses, frames, sheets, blankets, pillows, and pajamas to children in need through partner agencies
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Distribution of beds and bedding to children in needProvides new beds, bedding, pillows, and pajamas to children in need in Western New York through direct distribution and partnerships with local nonprofit agencies. As of August 2025, the organization had distributed approximately 8,609 items, including 521 beds with sheets and blankets, 1,545 bed pillows, and 399 pairs of pajamas.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events to support bed and bedding distributionPlans and hosts a variety of fundraising events—including annual cornhole and Kan Jam tournaments, comedy nights, raffles, chili parties, and themed campaigns—to generate financial support for purchasing beds and bedding items for children in need.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$11K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
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Net assets$2K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -76.2%
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- 7-Eleven Stores Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Adventure Landing Partner — Donated prizes for Beds from Brian's fundraising event raffle.
- Adventure Landing Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Basil Toyota Partner — Donated the 32” Sceptre LED TV for the 2020 fundraising raffle.
- Batavia Community Schools Partner — School-based partner in Genesee County; assists in connecting families with Beds from Brian services.
- Batter Up Buttercup Partner — Donated prizes for Beds from Brian's fundraising event raffle.
- Buffalo Bandits Partner — Donated prizes for Beds from Brian's fundraising event raffle.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Donated prizes for Beds from Brian's fundraising event raffle.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Captain Nau Partner — Provided a donated fishing charter experience for the raffle fundraiser.
- Care Net Center of Greater Orleans Partner — Pregnancy center in Orleans County; partner in serving families through Beds from Brian.
- Carpet Collection Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Case-Nic Cookies Partner — Hosted a window display for Beds from Brian's 2021 awareness campaign in Medina, NY.
- Case-Nic Cookies Partner — Hosted the Beds from Brian prize and basket raffle at its window display location in Medina, NY.
- Case-Nic Cookies Partner — Partner location for in-person donations and newsletter sign-ups, and site of a featured window display.
- Chili's Partner — Partnered with Beds from Brian for a "Give Back" fundraising event in 2018.
- Christopher LaFleur Partner — Vice President of Beds from Brian, supporting organizational leadership and operations.
- Delta Sonic Partner — Donated prizes for Beds from Brian's fundraising event raffle.
- Delta Sonic Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Doreen LaFleur Partner — Founder and President of Beds from Brian, instrumental in establishing and leading the organization.
- Eras Gone by Hair Salon Partner — Donated prizes for Beds from Brian's fundraising event raffle.
- Family Help Center Partner — Niagara County-based agency providing in-home support and childcare services; partner in distributing Beds from Brian resources.
- Franco’s Pizza Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern Inc. Partner — Partner agency receiving bedding donations for distribution to children and families in need.
- Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern, Inc. Partner — Agency of Last Resort in Genesee-Orleans Counties; partner in providing emergency assistance through Beds from Brian.
- Gerard Place Partner — Partner agency providing transitional housing for homeless single parent families, receiving bedding donations.
- Gerard Place Partner — Provides transitional housing and supportive services for homeless single-parent families in Erie County; partner in distributing Beds from Brian resources.
- Holy Trinity Parish Outreach Program Partner — Partner agency distributing bedding donations to families in need.
- Kraft Partner — Supported the Cornhole tournament and picnic event.
- Lake Runner Charters Partner — Donated a six-hour fishing charter for the Beds from Brian fundraiser.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Basic Needs as Foundation for Wellbeingmethodology: basic-needs-for-wellbeingBy providing beds and bedding, the organization improves children’s sleep hygiene, comfort, and readiness to learn, because meeting foundational physical needs promotes stability, dignity, and improved developmental outcomes.
- Memorial-Driven Giving with Community Distributionmethodology: memorial-driven community supportBy honoring a personal loss through the provision of beds to children in need, the organization mobilizes community support and leverages local networks to identify recipients and distribute resources, increasing reach and trust because the mission resonates emotionally and locally.