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HAMBURG ALUMNI FOUNDATION
HAMBURG, NY · EIN 300052239 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B94 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · hamburgalumnifoundation.org
revenue
$179K
expenses
$101K
net assets
$585K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE HAMBURG ALUMNI FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CREATED PURSUANT TO THE NEW YORK EDUCATION LAW AND A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT AS REFERRED TO IN SECTION 170(C)(1) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hamburg Alumni Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to the Hamburg Central School District. It funds student scholarships, educator grants, and school district capital projects such as technology and equipment improvements. The foundation also recognizes alumni achievements through its Wall of Fame program and hosts community events to raise funds.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    EQUIPMENT GRANTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
  2. #2 $78K
    EDUCATOR GRANTS
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

All Class Reunion Party
Annual community event bringing together Hamburg High School alumni from all graduating classes
Bulldog Bash & Cash
Fundraising event featuring cash prize drawings to support foundation initiatives
Capital Projects Funding
Supports major improvements and equipment purchases for the school district, such as the digital sign replacement and music department instruments
Educator Grants
Provides funding to teachers and staff for classroom materials and educational initiatives
Golf Tournament
Annual 24th-year-running golf tournament serving as the foundation's major fundraiser
Student Scholarships
Awards annual scholarships to graduating Hamburg High School students
Wall of Fame
Honors distinguished alumni, educators, teams, and families through an annual recognition ceremony
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
    • Funding educator grants and classroom resources
      Funds grants for educators within the Hamburg Central School District to support field trips, special education programs, sports and extracurricular travel, early literature programs, science labs, teacher education, and classroom materials. Expended $77,990 in support during 2024.
    • Funding school capital projects and facility improvements
      Provides grants for equipment and facility improvements to the Hamburg Central School District. Allocated $400,000 for Capital Projects to support technology enhancements and infrastructure.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding fine arts and music programs
      Supports fine arts and music programs in the Hamburg School District through targeted fundraising and grants, including raising over $100,000 through a music fundraiser for instruments and program support.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding student scholarships
      Awards annual scholarships to Hamburg High School students, including $1,000 scholarships to four students. Allocated over $275,000 for Student Scholarships within the Hamburg School District.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Hosting the All Class Reunion Party
      Organizes an annual All Class Reunion Party that brings together alumni from multiple graduating classes, reunion groups, and members of the public, featuring reunion festivities at Memorial Park with food vendors and cash beverage service.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Operating the Wall of Fame program
      Recognizes distinguished alumni, educators, teams, and families through the Wall of Fame program, which has honored 186 individuals, 28 teams, and 7 families. Includes hosting an annual Wall of Fame Ceremony.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events for school programs
      Hosts major fundraising events including the Music Fundraiser, Alumni Golf Tournament, Bash & Cash, and Wall of Fame Celebration, collectively raising $158,000, including over $39,000 in 2025 from the golf tournament.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$179K
Contributions & grants$139K78%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$57K32%
Other revenue$-17K
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$592K
Cash$592K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$585K
Liquid reserves70.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +64.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • AMY KANE — DIRECTOR
  • ANDY NYHART — DIRECTOR
  • ANNMARIE RANGER — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF LEYONMARK — SECRETARY
  • JOE GUNNING — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE LEYONMARK — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN TILLEY — DIRECTOR
  • MATT POKIGO — DIRECTOR
  • MORGAN MURIEL — TREASURER
  • PATTI COLLINS — VICE PRESIDE
  • PAUL RICH — PRESIDENT
  • ROBERTA BEMILLER — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT OBENSHAIN — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN SAMBROTTO — DIRECTOR
  • TRISH HARRIGAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Biehler’s Liquor Store Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Carte Blanche Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Constellations Brands Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Erie County Legislature Government — Collaborates with Erie County Legislator John Gilmour to secure grant funding for music education.
  • Founder’s Brewing Company Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Hamburg Brewing Company Partner — Hosted the organization's fundraising event.
  • Hamburg Brewing Company Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party and host venue for the Class of 1976 reunion.
  • Hamburg Central School District Partner — Collaborates with the district to support school programs and community initiatives.
  • Hamburg Central School District Partner — Primary recipient of financial assistance and grants from the foundation.
  • Hamburg Central Schools Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to support student scholarships and school projects.
  • Hamburg High School Partner — Source of scholarship recipients
  • Hamburg Music Festival Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Hamburg School District Partner — Primary recipient of grants and scholarships funded by the foundation.
  • Johnson’s Landing Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Little Mack Hard Cider Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • State Farm Insurance Partner — Past sponsor of the All Class Reunion Party.
  • Wanakah Country Club Partner — Host venue for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Community-Engaged Fundraising Model
    methodology: community_engaged_fundraising
    By involving alumni, volunteers, and board members in sustained fundraising and grantmaking efforts, the foundation strengthens donor commitment and community ownership, because ongoing engagement fosters trust and long-term participation.
  • District-Specific Educational Funding
    methodology: district_specific_funding
    By focusing financial assistance directly on a single public school district, the foundation increases the impact and accountability of educational resources and personnel support, because localized investment allows for deeper alignment with district needs and priorities.
  • Supplemental Education Funding Through Targeted Grants and Scholarships
    methodology: supplemental_education_funding
    By funding educational projects and scholarships outside the standard curriculum, the foundation expands opportunities for student success, because supplemental support addresses gaps unmet by core public funding.