irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18KSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ENABLE QUALIFIED STUDENTS IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST, NY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO ATTEND COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bob Hettler Showcase Classic Basketball Tournament
Holiday-season high school basketball tournament that raises funds for scholarships
Community Service Incentive (CSI) Scholarship
Awarded to college-bound high school seniors from Amherst and Williamsville based on community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need
Golf Outing
Annual golf tournament that raises funds for substance abuse and awareness programs in Amherst
Old Home Days
Annual community festival and primary fundraising event supporting youth programs
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
- Funds youth organizations and community groups through event fundraisingRaises funds through annual events—including a holiday basketball tournament, golf outing, comedy night, and Old Home Days—and allocates proceeds to support youth sports programs, the Amherst Youth Foundation, drug prevention initiatives, the Amherst Museum, the Amherst Symphony, and other charitable community groups in Amherst, Williamsville, and surrounding areas.
- Organizes annual fundraising events including basketball and golf tournamentsPlans and executes recurring fundraising events such as the Williamsville South Holiday basketball tournament (including the 2024 Bob Hettler Showcase Classic), an annual golf tournament, comedy nights, and Old Home Days to support its charitable programs.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funds student scholarships for residents of Amherst and WilliamsvilleProvides scholarship funding annually to college-bound high school seniors who are residents of Amherst and Williamsville, NY. Since 1975, has awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to nearly 300 students.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$148K
Contributions & grants$2000%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$144K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$107K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$200K
Cash$200K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$200K
Liquid reserves22.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- BASIL PIAZZA — Director
- BOB YETTO — Director
- BOB ZACHER — Director
- BRAD NAUGHTON — Director
- CHET GARY — Secretary
- DAN BATT — Director
- DAN DROZDZAK — Director
- DAN RIZZO — Director
- DAVE EYEINGTON — Director
- DENNIS DILLON — Director
- FRANK MISCHLER — Director
- GEOFF KLEIN — Director
- GEORGE KLEIN — Director
- GREG KLEIN — Director
- HERB LEISING — Vice President
- JACQUES WILCOX — Director
- JASON JOHNSON — Director
- JERRY SHELDON — Director
- JIM MURRAY — Treasurer
- JIM PERCIVAL — Director
- JIM PETTIS — Director
- JOE BACHOVCHIN — Director
- JOHN DOERFLER — Director
- JOHN LAINIS — Director
- JUSTIN JOHNSON — Director
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- American Legion (Lamm Post) Partner — Group represented or collaborated with at the national convention, as initiated by Charlie Klafka.
- Amherst Ambassadors Partner — Receives financial support from the organization.
- Amherst High School Partner — Co-sponsors the Bob Hettler Showcase Classic basketball tournament and assists with tournament operations.
- Amherst High School Athletic Department Partner — Assists with operations for the annual basketball tournament.
- Amherst High School Boosters Club Partner — Runs a concession stand during the tournament to benefit the school’s sports program.
- Amherst Museum Partner — Recipient of funding from The Jolly Boys of Williamsville.
- Amherst Police DARE Program Partner — Receives financial support for drug prevention initiatives.
- Amherst Symphony Partner — Recipient of funding from The Jolly Boys of Williamsville.
- Amherst Symphony Orchestra Association Partner — Receives financial support from the organization.
- Amherst Youth Foundation Partner — Major recipient of funding from The Jolly Boys of Williamsville.
- Amherst Youth Foundation Partner — Receives regular financial support for programs including the Dusk to Dawn Relay, DVD production, and Warm Clothing Fund.
- Boy Scout Troop 22 Partner — Receives financial support for scouting activities and Eagle Scout projects.
- Canisius High School Partner — Distributes scholarship application materials to students.
- Chestnut Hill Country Club Partner — Host venue for the annual golf outing event.
- Christian Central Academy Partner — Distributes scholarship application materials to students.
- Hammerill Amusements Partner — Provides games and rides for Old Home Days; long-standing partnership continuing from Lou Hammerill to Lynn Richie.
- Hutchinson Hose Fire Department Partner — Ran the beer tent for the organization's events for several years.
- John Capanto Partner — Supplied beer (Old Vienna and Stroh's) for early events; maintained a supportive relationship with commendable service.
- Kids Escaping Drugs Partner — Recipient of funding from The Jolly Boys of Williamsville for drug prevention programs.
- Old Home Days Williamsville Partner — Collaborates with or supports Old Home Days, a community event in Williamsville.
- Other charitable, philanthropic, educational, cultural and benevolent organizations in Amherst, NY Partner — Receives grant funding from The Jolly Boys of Williamsville New York Inc for youth services work.
- Park School Partner — Distributes scholarship application materials to students.
- PayPal Government — Utilizes PayPal for online payment processing of ad purchases for the tournament program.
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Partner — Receives regular financial support from the organization.
- Sacred Heart Academy Partner — Distributes scholarship application materials to students.
- Saints Peter & Paul parish Partner — Historical affiliation through joint advisory role in the Catholic Youth Organization.
- St Vincent DePaul Society Partner — Receives ongoing financial support from the organization.
- St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Partner — Distributes scholarship application materials to students.
- Town of Amherst Government — Invited the organization to take over operation of "Old Home Days" as a community event and fundraising initiative.
- Try-It Distributing Partner — Later supplier of beer (Labatt Blue) for events after switching from previous distributor.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Community Event-Based Fundraising with Local Adaptationmethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy adapting proven community event models—such as golf outings and basketball tournaments—to the local context, the organization generates sustainable fundraising and broad public support because familiar, participatory formats increase community buy-in and long-term engagement.
- Holistic Scholarship Selection to Expand Education Accessmethodology: holistic_scholarship_selectionBy using a holistic review process that considers community involvement, initiative, and financial need—not just academic performance—the organization increases equitable access to higher education for youth in Amherst and surrounding areas, because it identifies and supports high-potential individuals who may be overlooked by traditional criteria.
- Local-Focused Grantmaking to Strengthen Youth Servicesmethodology: local-community-grantmakingBy concentrating grantmaking on youth-serving and charitable organizations in the immediate Williamsville and Amherst area, the organization builds stronger community networks and ensures sustainable, place-based impact because proximity enables deeper relationships and accountability.
- Member-Directed Grantmaking for Youth Causesmethodology: member-directed_givingBy involving members in democratic decision-making about grant allocations, the organization increases community ownership and ensures funding aligns with local priorities, thereby enhancing engagement and impact on youth-serving organizations.