named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Charity Softball Tournament
Longstanding tournament originally established in memory of Gloria Doody, raising funds through team registrations, sponsorships, and on-site donations.
Bowling Tournament
Family-friendly Sunday bowling event at Kenmore Lanes with team registration, shoe rental, and beverages included, supporting children in need.
Charity Memorabilia Raffle
Annual raffle offering autographed Buffalo Bills memorabilia and gift cards, with tickets sold online and a live drawing on Facebook.
Deerwood Golf Tournament
Annual 4-person scramble golf event held at Deerwood Country Club, open to all skill levels, with proceeds supporting the year’s designated children’s charity.
Disc Golf Tournament
Growing annual event at a local course featuring free lunch, beer for adults, and a Ring of Fire competition, promoting inclusion and community engagement.
Springville Golf Tournament
Golf event held at Springville Country Club featuring a noon shotgun start, lunch and dinner buffets, and on-course beverages, supporting the annual beneficiary.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding local children's charities through annual event-based fundraisingAnnually selects a different local children's charity as beneficiary and donates all proceeds raised through sports and community events to support it, with past beneficiaries including Amelia's Backpack Project, CHERUB, and Special Spaces Buffalo.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting charitable sports and community eventsPlans, organizes, and hosts a variety of fundraising events including annual golf, bowling, softball, and disc golf tournaments, as well as memorabilia raffles, which feature meals, beverages, and prizes for participants.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Providing volunteer and sponsorship opportunities to support operationsOffers ongoing volunteer roles and season-long sponsorship opportunities to individuals and organizations to support its event operations and fundraising programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$64K166%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$38K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$35K
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Debra Goldpenny — Chairman of Board
- Diane Czajkowski — Board member
- Lisa Pierce — Board member
- Philip Wiltrout — Board member
- Rae Ann Roggow — Board Member
relationships · 70
Who they work with
- 5 Wits Adventures Partner — Contributed through donations or sponsorships.
- A Gust of Sun Winery Partner — Supported fundraising efforts through donations or sponsorships.
- Amelia's Backpack Project Partner — Designated as the 2026 beneficiary of Glory Be To Kids
- Amelia's Backpacks Partner — Designated beneficiary of proceeds from the 2026 bowling tournament.
- Augie's Partner — Supported fundraising with donations or sponsorships.
- Autark and Draft Room Partner — Contributed to fundraising efforts via donations or sponsorships.
- B&T Building Services Inc. Partner — Assisted in the 2026 fundraising journey through donations or sponsorships.
- BR Auto Accessories Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Glory Be To Kids Inc
- Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards Partner — Assisted fundraising initiatives with donations or sponsorships.
- Bellini's Partner — Provided support through donations or sponsorships.
- Bird Kingdom Partner — Supported fundraising initiatives through donations or sponsorships.
- BudUcci's Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Glory Be To Kids Inc
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum Partner — Contributed to the organization via donations or sponsorships.
- Buffalo Bandits Partner — Provided support via donations or sponsorships.
- Buffalo Bison's Partner — Contributed to fundraising initiatives through donations or sponsorships.
- Buffalo Brew Pub Partner — Supported the organization via donations or sponsorships.
- Buffalo Distilling Co. Partner — Supported fundraising efforts with donations or sponsorships.
- Buffalo Sabres Partner — Supported the organization through donations or sponsorships.
- CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley, LLC Partner — Supported the 2026 fundraising efforts through donations or sponsorships.
- CHBWV Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Glory Be To Kids Inc
- CHERUB Partner — Selected as a beneficiary of the annual Glory Be To Kids softball tournament.
- Caboodle Printing Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Glory Be To Kids Inc
- Chateau Niagara Winery Partner — Contributed through donations or sponsorships.
- Cheap Chollies- Springville Partner — Provided support via donations or sponsorships.
- Curry's Pub Partner — Sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Glory Be To Kids Inc
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of the 16th Annual Glory Be To Kids Tournament.
- Deerwood Partner — Hosts the Glory Be To Kids golf tournament at its venue.
- Duffs- Sheridan Drive Partner — Contributed through donations or sponsorships to support programs.
- Essential Care Program of Children’s Hospital Partner — Recipient of support from Glory Be To Kids, with recognition of emotional and programmatic validation.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts live raffle drawing events via Facebook Live.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Digital Facilitation of Fundraising Participationmethodology: digital_fundraisingBy using online payment platforms with minimal processing fees, the organization lowers barriers to event registration and donation, because friction-reduced digital access increases participation rates and fundraising efficiency.
- Member-Driven Organizational Collaborationmethodology: member-driven collaborationBy using a collaborative, member-driven approach to planning and managing activities, the organization sustains year-round engagement and operational continuity, because shared ownership increases volunteer investment and organizational resilience.
- Memorial-Driven Mission Sustenancemethodology: memorial-driven community engagementBy anchoring the organization’s work in the living legacy of Gloria Doody, it sustains long-term commitment to children’s causes, because personal and emotional connection to a founding loss strengthens donor loyalty and volunteer engagement.
- Raffle- and Prize-Based Fundraising Enhancementmethodology: raffle-based_fundraisingBy incorporating raffles, contests, and prizes into fundraising events, the organization increases revenue and donor participation, because gamified giving creates additional incentives for contribution beyond event attendance alone.
- Sports- and Event-Based Fundraisingmethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy organizing accessible sports and community events such as softball tournaments, disc golf, and bowling, the organization raises funds and sustains engagement for children's charities, because experiential participation increases donor commitment and broadens community involvement.