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AMHERST YOUTH FOUNDATION INC
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY · EIN 161206430 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O20I · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · amherstyouthfoundation.org
revenue
$90K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$10K
employees
12
volunteers
10
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A BROAD AND DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH OF AMHERST, NY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Amherst Youth Foundation supports youth in Amherst, New York through direct programs and community partnerships. Its primary initiative is Middle School Student Nights, which provides free, themed recreational events with games, crafts, and activities for middle schoolers. The organization also hosts fundraising events to support its programs and collaborates with local groups like the Jolly Boys of Williamsville.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

AYF Annual Golf Classic
Fundraising golf tournament supporting youth programs
Amherst Youth Foundation Gala
Annual fundraising gala event; the 16th edition was cancelled but has been held in prior years
Middle School Student Nights
Free, themed evening events for middle school students featuring games, crafts, a DJ, dodgeball, foosball, movies, and free Wi-Fi; includes special themes like "Wizard of Oz" and "Beach Party"
Ultimate Basket Auction
Annual fundraising auction featuring donated baskets; event was held in 2023 with plans to return in 2025
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Host recurring middle school student night programs
      Organizes and hosts recurring middle school student nights with themed events throughout the academic year, offering free recreational and creative activities such as dodgeball, 4-square, foosball, arts and crafts, movie or game viewings, and DJ events. These events are scheduled regularly from September through May, with evidence of ongoing programming from 2013 through 2026.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organize community fundraising and tribute events
      Plans and hosts special community events including annual galas, relay races, auctions, shopping events, and tribute gatherings to raise funds and awareness. Examples include the "Walk for Melissa," "Dusk to Dawn Relay," "Old Home Days Dinner," "Our Place Car Wash," Ultimate Basket Auction (2023), and tribute events for individuals such as Alix Rice, some of which have been held annually since at least 2009.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$85K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash$22K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$10K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • GARY A JOSEPH ESQ — CHAIRMAN
  • JOHN CHUDY — PRESIDENT
  • RENAE GATTOZZI — TREASURER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • ANDERSON'S FROZEN CUSTARD Partner — Sponsor of the December 2018 "ICE" Middle School Night.
  • Amherst Youth Board Partner — Partner organization with which AYF maintains productive collaborations and communications.
  • Area Rotary Clubs Partner — Collaborates with local Rotary Clubs on programs and events.
  • Buffalo Bills Foundation Partner — Collaborative partner in the Give716 initiative.
  • Buffalo Sabres Foundation Partner — Collaborative partner in the Give716 initiative.
  • Facebook Partner — Has a presence on Facebook to share event photos and engage the community.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share information and connect with the community.
  • Jolly Boys of Williamsville Partner — Collaborates on various projects and programs for youth.
  • Linde Corporation Partner — Technology and recycling sponsor.
  • MOOG Partner — Season sponsor for the June 2019 "The 70s" Middle School Night.
  • Martin Camacho Partner — Photographer providing photo documentation for multiple Middle School Night events.
  • Phatman Partner — Featured performer at the September 17, 2011 tribute event for Alix Rice.
  • THE JOLLY BOYS OF WILLIAMSVILLE Partner — Sponsor of Middle School Student Nights.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts videos on YouTube platform
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts videos on YouTube to share events and activities with the public.
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.

  • Comprehensive Youth Development through Collaborative Partnerships
    methodology: collaborative_partnership
    By leveraging partnerships with school districts, government agencies, community organizations, and local foundations, the organization enhances program delivery and expands access to youth services, because coordinated community efforts produce stronger, more sustainable outcomes for youth than isolated programs.
  • Fundraising Intermediary Model for Youth Programs
    methodology: fundraising_intermediary
    By acting as a centralized fundraising entity that mobilizes resources through events and community giving, the organization supports a broad range of youth programs, because dedicated resource mobilization enables smaller programs to operate without administrative or financial overhead.
  • Themed and Recreational Engagement for Youth Participation
    methodology: themed_engagement
    By using themed events and recreational activities in a welcoming environment, the organization increases recurring participation among middle school students, because engaging formats that blend fun and structure foster belonging and sustained involvement.