named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Buffalo Marathon Weekend
Annual event featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K race on Memorial Day weekend, with a USA Track & Field-certified course through downtown Buffalo and along Lake Erie.
Heart-to-Heart Initiative
Encourages runners to fundraise for the Kaleida Health Foundation; provides personal fundraising pages and tools, with incentives for reaching donation goals to support cardiac care in Western New York.
VIP Experience
Offers registered runners priority packet pickup, private restrooms, dedicated parking, pre- and post-race refreshments, private recovery zone, and exclusive swag; limited spots available.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 3 activities
- Organize and host marathon, half marathon, 5K, and associated community racesPlans and executes annual race events including a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, Kids Mini Marathon, Diaper Dash, and Ruffalo Stampede, with course designs highlighting Buffalo’s landmarks and scenic waterfront. Provides course maps, athlete guides, packet pickup, and race-day logistics for participants.
- Promote public understanding of marathon running and health benefitsEngages in educational outreach to promote awareness of the health benefits and competitive nature of marathon running.
- Provide race participant services and awardsDistributes finisher tech shirts, medals, and grab-and-go food to 5K participants, mails overall and age group awards after race results are finalized, and ensures accurate registration details are available during packet pickup.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Provide grants to volunteer groups participating in the marathonOffers a grant program that awards financial donations to volunteer groups supporting the Buffalo Marathon weekend events.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Support cardiac care through fundraising and donationsFunds cardiac programs at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute through proceeds from event fundraising, including a portion of VIP Experience package sales, and facilitates a voluntary runner fundraising program via the Kaleida Health Foundation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Promote inclusivity and gender equity in race participationEstablished a gender scoring and protest policy and created an Open Division in race registration labeled “Non-Binary” and “Prefer Not to Say” to ensure inclusive participation for all gender identities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$799K
Contributions & grants$228K29%
Program service revenue$570K71%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$303
expenses
Total expenses$709K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$129K
Grants paid out$88K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$315K
Cash$309K
Investments$0
Liabilities$281K
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +59.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG WEBER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $32K |
| RICHARD CLARK | RACE DIRECTOR | 20 | $32K |
board members · 7
- FRITZ VAN LEAVEN — SECRETARY
- JENNIFER REDDING — DIRECTOR
- MARK FORELL — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARK NARBY — DIRECTOR
- RAY ERNST — PRESIDENT
- SARA DAYTON — TREASURER
- WAYNE K NOWOCIN UNTIL 032023 — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Abbott World Marathon Majors Partner — Designates the Buffalo Marathon as an official qualifier for the Wanda Age Group World Rankings and Championships.
- Becky Scherrer Government — Grant Director for the Buffalo Marathon Grant Program, serving as the contact point for volunteer groups seeking financial support.
- Buffalo General Medical Center Partner — Receives donations for cardiac programs through race-related fundraising.
- Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute Partner — Beneficiary of event proceeds for its cardiac care programs.
- Buffalo Marathon Network — Operates under the branding and website presence of the Buffalo Marathon.
- Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Partner — Hosts the packet pickup event and expo for the marathon
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Provides coupon offers to race participants.
- Gates Vascular Institute Partner — Receives donations for cardiac programs through race-related fundraising.
- Kaleida Health Partner — Receives donations from VIP package proceeds and race-related fundraising for cardiac programs.
- Kaleida Health Foundation Partner — Receives all proceeds from runner fundraising to support cardiac programs at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute.
- USA Track & Field Government — Sanctions the 5K race course through USA Track & Field certification.
- World Athletics Government — References World Athletics Book of Rules C3.5 to define eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in award divisions.
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.
- Community Fundraising to Support Regional Health Initiativesmethodology: community-fundraising-for-healthBy leveraging endurance events as platforms for community-based fundraising, the organization generates resources for regional cardiac health initiatives, linking athletic participation to public health impact.
- Public Education to Promote Health and Participationmethodology: public_education_outreachBy advancing public education about marathoning with an emphasis on both health benefits and competitive elements, the organization increases engagement among members and the public, fostering broader participation and awareness.