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BUFFALO FENIANS GAELIC FOOTBALLCLUB
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 204212788 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · buffalofenians.com
revenue
$60K
expenses
$36K
net assets
$39K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The Buffalo Fenians Gaelic Athletic Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer led, community based cultural and amateur sporting entity in Buffalo, New York. We are part of the local Irish-American community based out of the Buffalo Irish Center, and promote the ancient Irish sports of Gaelic football and hurling. Our club is proud to field teams for men, women, and children who continue to play and promote our games throughout Western New York.

profile · synthesized from sources

Buffalo Fenians Gaelic Athletic Association is a volunteer-led, community-based nonprofit in Buffalo, New York, promoting Irish cultural heritage through Gaelic sports. The organization fields teams in Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie for men, women, and youth, and operates as part of the USGAA. Based at the Buffalo Irish Center, it serves the Western New York region with training, competitions, and cultural events.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Golf Tournament
Fundraising golf scramble event held at Chestnut Hill Golf Course with meals, sponsorships, and hole games to support club activities
Buffalo Bills Season Ticket Raffle
Annual raffle offering a chance to win season tickets to Buffalo Bills games, with early bird prizes and a main drawing in August
Men's Football & Hurling
Competitive teams for men in Gaelic football and hurling, participating in USGAA leagues and tournaments with structured registration, training, and travel support
Social Membership Program
Non-playing membership option providing full club benefits including voting rights, events, and a free club shirt for $30 annual fee
Women's Football
Women's Gaelic football program offering team competition, registration benefits, and participation in regional leagues and events
Youth Cúl Camp
Free youth program for children ages 4-16 introducing Gaelic football and hurling, held annually at Father Conway Park with free entry and giveaways
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 2 activities
    • Organizing youth sports camps and family engagement programs
      Hosts youth sports camps featuring Gaelic football and hurling, distributing free t-shirts and string bags to participants. Provides one free adult admission ticket to the 2026 Buffalo Irish Festival per participating family.
    • Providing equipment, apparel, and player support
      Provides registered members with a free club shirt upon registration, and supplies players with club shorts, socks, and an intra-club jersey. Offers supplemental insurance through USGAA, free indoor winter training, and hotel accommodations for players attending regional and national finals.
  • Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
    • Conducting member events and intra-club activities
      Offers all members free participation in the annual Puc Fada tournament and invites them to attend free after-match home parties, including those for Gillooly Cup games. Ensures guaranteed participation in intra-club games.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Hosting annual fundraising golf tournament with meals and raffles
      Hosts an annual 18-hole golf scramble with carts and a shotgun start, including a buffet lunch and a dinner featuring a 12 oz NY strip steak. Conducts raffles including an early bird drawing for pre-season Bills tickets and a main raffle for 2026 Buffalo Bills season tickets at Highmark Stadium.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Maintaining club governance and operations
      Operates as a volunteer-led, community-based nonprofit sports organization with a formal constitution and official guide. Maintains communication through the Club Secretary and executive committee.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Fielding Gaelic football and hurling teams for men, women, and youth
      Fields competitive teams in Gaelic football and hurling for men, women, and children in accordance with USGAA rules, including 13-player sides and 60-minute matches (two 30-minute halves). Teams participate in Midwest/USGAA leagues and regional competitions.
    • Registering players and managing club membership
      Registers players for men's and women's Gaelic football and hurling, including processing USGAA registration and fees. Offers reduced-rate registration for first-time players and grants voting rights and board eligibility to members registered by March 31st.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$18K30%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$39K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$39K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ADAM HUMMEL — DIRECTOR
  • BENJAMIN HOCKING — DIRECTOR
  • NEIL CONWAY — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE HACKBARTH — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL BURKE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Irish Center Partner — Operates out of the Buffalo Irish Center as part of the local Irish-American community.
  • Buffalo Irish Festival Partner — Coordinates with the Buffalo Irish Festival to provide free adult admission tickets to families participating in the Cúl Camp.
  • Chestnut Hill Golf Course Partner — Host venue for the Buffalo Fenians Golf Tournament.
  • Gaelic Athletic Association Network — Club uses a GAA email domain, indicating affiliation with the Gaelic Athletic Association.
  • USGAA Government — Provides supplemental insurance for players and organizes leagues and finals in which the club participates.
  • USGAA Network — Club registers players with USGAA and operates under its insurance and membership framework.
  • USGAA Network — Member organization competing under the United States Gaelic Athletic Association rules and structure.
  • USGAA Network — Member organization of the United States Gaelic Athletic Association, competing under its rules and structure.
  • USGAA Network — Member organization of the United States Gaelic Athletic Association, which provides player insurance and governs competition.
  • USGAA Network — Member organization participating under the United States Gaelic Athletic Association.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts a YouTube channel for the organization
  • registrar.buffalofenians@gmail.com Partner — Club Registrar serves as point of contact for membership registration and support.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Driven Cultural Preservation
    methodology: community_driven_cultural_preservation
    By using volunteer-led, community-based programming and traditional rules and equipment, the organization promotes Irish cultural sports within the Irish-American community because grassroots ownership and cultural authenticity strengthen engagement and intergenerational continuity.
  • Inclusive Participation Model
    methodology: inclusive_participation_model
    By reducing financial and administrative barriers (e.g., lower fees, streamlined registration) and extending full membership rights to social members, the club increases participation and governance engagement because inclusivity and accessibility strengthen organizational commitment across diverse member types.