named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Program
Provides a structured, safe environment for youth ages 5–13 after school, including academic support, social activities, and mentorship. Membership fee is $250 per semester with financial assistance available.
Child Safety Program
Comprehensive safety initiative including 24-hour toll-free hotline, mandatory staff training, background checks, and policies to prevent abuse and ensure emotional and physical safety.
Summer Camp
Seven-week summer program offering educational, recreational, and enrichment activities for Club members. Registration opens annually in spring.
Teen Program
Free evening program for youth aged 14 and older, offered from 6–8 pm at select Clubhouses, focusing on leadership, career readiness, and positive engagement.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Safety and Protection Programs 2 activities
- Staff and volunteer trainingProvides ongoing annual training for staff in areas including active supervision, positive behavior management, sexual abuse prevention, CPR and first aid, mandated reporting, resilience, active shooter response, van safety, and workplace harassment to ensure professional and safe youth programming.
- Youth safety and protectionImplements comprehensive safety policies including rigorous background checks for all staff and volunteers (covering criminal records, sex offender registries, motor vehicle records, fingerprint clearance, and drug screening), active supervision protocols, and a 24-hour confidential Child Safety Hotline in partnership with Praesidium for reporting concerns.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp programOperates a 7-week summer camp program annually for youth, providing structured activities and supervision during summer months.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and programming supportEngages volunteers in various roles including tutoring, internships, work study, one-time events, group volunteering for businesses, clerical support, and the “Pack A Backpack” program where volunteers sort and pack backpacks at collection sites.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programsProvides comprehensive youth development programs for children and teens aged 5–18 through after-school and evening programming, summer camp, and dedicated clubhouse facilities in Buffalo's most distressed neighborhoods. Programs focus on academic support, mentorship, and fostering a sense of belonging, serving nearly 1,600 youth annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.96M
Contributions & grants$2.75M93%
Program service revenue$152K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$3.19M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$2.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.00M
Cash$372K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.14M
Net assets$2.86M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARI MCDONOUGH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $146K |
| CHARLES MYE | FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $71K |
board members · 23
- ANTHONY HABIB — MEMBER
- ARTHUR CRYER — MEMBER
- AUDREY MEYERS — MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER DONNINI — TREASURER
- CHRISTOPHER FIORELLO — VICE CHAIR
- EMILY CARRIER — MEMBER
- HOWARD RICH — SECRETARY
- JACINTA RAMIREZ — MEMBER
- JOSEPH AGRO — MEMBER
- JUSTIN CALDWELL — MEMBER
- KENNETH SODARO — MEMBER
- MARC ROMANOWSKI — MEMBER
- MARK KELLER — MEMBER
- MATT NEWMAN — MEMBER
- MELINDA SEIBOLD — MEMBER
- MICHAEL BEECHER — CHAIRMAN
- MICHAEL MCCLAREN — MEMBER
- MICHAEL W BURNS — MEMBER
- NEAL AQUINO — MEMBER
- RICO TRIBUZZI — MEMBER
- STEPHEN FORMAN — MEMBER
- STEPHEN RICH — MEMBER
- TALIA RODRIGUEZ — MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partner for in-kind donations through the Clubhouse Wish List on Amazon.
- Austin Air Partner — Partnered with the Buffalo Bills to provide clean air benefits to the Clubs.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Follows safety and programming standards set by Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Member organization accessing resources and tools through the national network.
- Bridgestone Partner — Collaborated with the NFL to ramp up funds for the organization.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Collaborated on multiple initiatives including book donations, toy drives, and clean air equipment.
- Carol Hairston Partner — Contact person for the "Pack A Backpack" volunteer program.
- Centers for Disease Control Government — Collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control to help develop safety practices that benefit youth-serving organizations.
- Delaware North Partner — Partner that provided a $250,000 grant and supported initiatives including bringing baseball back to the Clubs.
- Department of Social Services Government — Collaborates with the Department of Social Services to support families using child care vouchers for Club membership.
- FBI Government — Collaborates with the FBI through national efforts to develop safety practices for youth-serving organizations.
- Jennifer Mickens Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination and placement at Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo.
- NFL Partner — Partnered with Bridgestone to provide funding support.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Partners with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to contribute to the development of safety practices for youth-serving organizations.
- Praesidium Partner — Partners with Praesidium to operate a confidential 24-hour Child Safety Hotline for reporting safety concerns.
- Rite Aid Partner — Through its KidCents program, raised $10,000 in support of the Clubs.
- United Healthcare Partner — Provided an Empowering Health Grant to expand access to new meal items and nutrition education.
- United Way Partner — Accepts donor designations from United Way contributors.
- Univera Healthcare Partner — Awarded one of five health equity grants to the organization.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Student athlete Dylan McDuffie hosted a toy drive for the Clubs.
strategies · 1
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.
- Youth Development Through Structured Programs and Supportive Relationshipsmethodology: mentor-supported_youth_developmentBy providing a structured, safe environment combined with consistent mentorship from trained professionals, the organization fosters youth development and personal growth because sustained adult-youth relationships and organized programming enable young people to build character, engage in learning, and avoid high-risk behaviors during critical after-school hours.