named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Grants
Provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in Western New York that serve disadvantaged and disabled children, with priority given to innovative programs and capital needs
Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic
Annual golf tournament and fundraising event that brings together celebrities, athletes, and community members to raise money for children in need
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding support for disadvantaged and disabled youth in Western New YorkProvides grants to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of economically disadvantaged and disabled children, with a focus on health and social services in Western New York.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events for children in needPlans and hosts charitable fundraising events, including the annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic in Buffalo, NY, to raise money for children in need.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$287K
Contributions & grants$427K149%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$280%
Other revenue$-140K
expenses
Total expenses$373K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$257K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$546
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -36.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANTHONY B MARTINO — TREASURER
- CHRISTYE PETERSON — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL J KELLY — VICE CHAIRMAN
- EDWARD MCGINN — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD RUTKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- G SCOTT MURRAY — DIRECTOR
- HON JUDGE PENNY WOLFGANG — DIRECTOR
- JAMES E KELLY — CHAIRMAN
- MARK K CRAMER ESQ — SECRETARY
- PETER JOHN CERTO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- 501(c)(3) organizations Partner — Nonprofit organizations in Western New York that receive grants to support services for children in need.
- Antonio's Partner — Basket Raffle sponsor of the tournament.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Supports the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- Cambria Partner — Basket Raffle sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- Christye Peterson Partner — Board member involved in organizational leadership.
- Connors and Ferris Partner — Golf Cart sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- Cradle Beach Camp Partner — Recipient of grants from Kelly for Kids Foundation
- Dave and Adams Partner — Silent Auction sponsor of the event.
- Deep Eddy Partner — Major sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- Delta Partner — Airline sponsor of the event.
- Dr. Shah Cancer Care of WNY Partner — Supports the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic event.
- Edward Rutkowski Partner — Board member supporting organizational leadership.
- Elsuelo Partner — Bronze Foursome sponsor of the tournament.
- G. Scott Murray Partner — Board member contributing leadership and governance.
- Honorable Judge Penny Wolfgang Partner — Board member providing governance and strategic oversight.
- Hunter's Hope Partner — Recipient of grants from Kelly for Kids Foundation
- Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund Partner — Recipient of grants from Kelly for Kids Foundation
- Intrepid Partner — Celebrity Draft sponsor of the golf event.
- Jim Kelly Partner — Namesake and likely participant in the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic fundraising event.
- Kids Escaping Drugs Partner — Recipient of grants from Kelly for Kids Foundation
- Molson Partner — Major sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- New Era Partner — Premier sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic event.
- Orangetheory Fitness Partner — Celebrity Draft sponsor of the tournament.
- Peter John Certo Partner — Board member contributing to governance and strategic direction.
- Republic Plastics Partner — Field Goal sponsor of the golf tournament.
- Rich Products Corp Partner — Bronze Foursome sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- Seneca Niagara Partner — Host sponsor of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic.
- Sidelines Partner — Bronze Foursome sponsor of the golf tournament.
- TBell Partner — Bronze Foursome sponsor of the event.
- TH Partner — Host sponsor of the event.
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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.
- Child-Focused Grantmaking 5 orgsmethodology: child-focused grantmakingBy funding organizations that serve children, the foundation improves child well-being because targeted financial support to frontline nonprofits amplifies impact and extends reach to vulnerable children.shared approach: Grantmaking for Child Well-Being →
- Results-Based Fundingmethodology: results-based fundingBy requiring accountability and demonstrated outcomes from grantees, the foundation increases the effectiveness of its grants because transparency and performance tracking ensure funds are used efficiently and produce measurable impact.