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CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC

Fairport, NY · EIN 844106825 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE P12 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · charitableimpactgamers.org
revenue
$6K
expenses
$6K
net assets
$661
employees
mission · from form 990

Charitable Giving

profile · synthesized from sources

Charitable Impact Gamers Inc. is a Rochester, NY-based nonprofit that raises funds for local and national charities through gaming events and community tournaments. Founded in 2016 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2020, the organization leverages video game livestreams, cornhole tournaments, and soccer watch parties to engage supporters. Each year, they select a specific charitable recipient and direct donations to support their mission.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Charity Game Day
Worldwide gaming event in partnership with SES to raise funds and awareness for charitable causes
Charity Live Stream Event
Day-long livestream event featuring video game play, interviews, and giveaways to raise funds for annual recipient charities
Cornhole Tournament
Annual outdoor cornhole tournament hosted at local venues to raise money for selected charities
Gunnerfest
Soccer watch party event centered around Arsenal FC games, including raffles and community engagement
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funds charitable organizations through grantmaking
      Directs donations and event proceeds to support external charitable organizations, including the HUGS Foundation, Inc., National MS Society, American Cancer Society, and others, with specific grants awarded based on annual fundraising outcomes.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosts annual fundraising events to support charitable causes
      Organizes and hosts recurring events such as day-long live streams, cornhole tournaments, Gunnerfest, and global gaming events to raise funds and awareness for selected charitable beneficiaries, including Ridge's Rescue and regional hospitals.
  • Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
    • Produces promotional materials and manages branding for charity events
      Utilizes graphic arts skills to create promotional content for charity streams and events, enhancing outreach and engagement.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Raises funds for specific medical departments and hospital units
      Directs donations toward specific healthcare needs, including funding equipment for the High Risk Labor and Delivery Department at Strong Hospital and raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Department of URMC and Golisano Children's Hospital NICU.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supports community and educational programs through targeted fundraising
      Raises funds to sponsor classrooms and kitchen stations for local educational and community initiatives, such as Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha and the Educational Success Foundation of Rochester.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$661
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$661
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Alanis Bouley — Board Member
  • Brett Bouley — Board Member
  • Matt Makarchuk — Board Member
  • Patrick Gallagher — President of the Board of Directors
  • Pedro Melendez — Board Member
  • Pedro Richardson — Board Member
  • Ryan Vickers — Board Member
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • American Cancer Society Partner — Recipient of a donation from CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC in 2018.
  • Cornell University Partner — Institution where board member Melvin Flores works and contributes leadership expertise that supports organizational development.
  • Dr. Vito Quatelo Partner — Special guest participating in the live stream event.
  • ESL Charitable Foundation Partner — Corporate partner that supported fundraising events organized by CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC.
  • ESL Federal Credit Union Partner — Local nonprofit employer of board member Matt Makarchuk, contributing community engagement and professional support to the organization.
  • Educational Success Foundation of Rochester Partner — Sponsored a kitchen station through fundraising support.
  • Golisano Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of a $3,210 donation for the NICU unit.
  • Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Charity that received funding from Charitable Impact Gamers Inc.
  • HUGS Foundation, Inc Partner — Recipient of donations from Charitable Impact Gamers Inc.
  • HUGS Foundation, Inc. Partner — Recipient of funds raised through the cornhole tournament.
  • Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha Partner — Sponsored a classroom through fundraising support.
  • Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Department of URMC Partner — Recipient of funds raised by CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC for supporting MS-related programs and research.
  • National MS Society Partner — Recipient of charitable donation in 2017.
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner — Partner organization supporting initiatives related to multiple sclerosis, referenced through logo and event context.
  • Patrick Printing Partner — Employer of board member Pedro Melendez Sr., where his graphic arts skills are leveraged to support charity stream promotion.
  • Ridge's Rescue Partner — Recipient of funds raised through CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC's events.
  • Ridge’s Rescue Partner — Selected as the direct recipient of Charitable Impact Gamers Inc.'s 2024 donation.
  • SES Partner — Partnered with SES to co-host a worldwide gaming event.
  • SES Partner — Sponsor of CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC's 2024 fundraising events.
  • SES Networks Partner — Employer of board member Brett Bouley, contributing technical expertise and outreach from outside the local region.
  • Saloon Donut Partner — Sponsor of CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC's 2024 fundraising events.
  • Strong Memorial Hospital Partner — Recipient of donations and support for the High Risk Labor and Delivery Department.
  • The ESL Charitable Foundation Funder — Provided corporate sponsorship to support the organization's charitable activities.
  • The Educational Success Foundation Partner — Charity that received funding from Charitable Impact Gamers Inc.
  • The Old Toad Partner — Sponsor of CHARITABLE IMPACT GAMERS INC's 2024 fundraising events.
  • Veterans Outreach Center Partner — Charity selected in 2022 for support, reflecting a partnership focus on veteran services.
  • Veterans Outreach Center Partner — Collaborates with the Veterans Outreach Center as part of its charitable efforts.
  • Veteran’s Outreach Center of Rochester Partner — Charity that received funding from Charitable Impact Gamers Inc.
  • eCornell Partner — Organization where board member Melvin Flores serves as Director of Corporate Programs, facilitating strategic partnerships relevant to the charity’s work.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Event-Based Fundraising for Targeted Causes
    methodology: event-based_fundraising
    By organizing charity events and campaigns tied to personal or community experiences, we raise funds for specific health causes, because emotionally resonant events increase donor motivation and giving intensity.
  • Gaming-for-Good Engagement Model
    methodology: gaming-for-good
    By leveraging video game streaming and live-streamed gaming events as entertaining platforms, we generate charitable impact and drive fundraising, because interactive and prize-linked gameplay increases community participation and donation behavior.
  • Strategic Partnership Amplification
    methodology: strategic_partnership
    By partnering with gaming organizations and securing corporate sponsorships, we expand our reach and fundraising impact, because institutional collaborations amplify audience engagement and resource mobilization.