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GIRLS ON THE RUN OF BUFFALO INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 272193377 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · gotrbuffalo.org
revenue
$442K
expenses
$451K
net assets
$102K
employees
4
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHICH COMBINES AN INTERACTIVE CIRRICULUM AND RUNNING TO INSPIRE SELF-RESPECT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN PRE-TEEN GIRLS. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES MANY ASPECTS OF GIRLS' DEVELOPMENT - THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL WELL- BEING. LESSONS ADMINISTERED PROVIDE GIRLS WITH THE TOOLS TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS AND TO AVOID RISKY ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Girls on the Run of Buffalo delivers a positive youth development program for pre-teen girls in Western New York, combining running with an interactive curriculum to build self-respect, emotional resilience, and healthy lifestyles. The organization serves girls in grades 3–8 through after-school programs that emphasize life skills, teamwork, and community service, culminating in a celebratory 5K event. It operates through volunteer-led teams across multiple counties.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Girls on the Run
Youth development program for girls in 3rd–5th grades that combines running with a curriculum focused on self-confidence, emotional regulation, teamwork, and empathy; culminates in a community service project and 5K run
Heart & Sole
Program for 6th–8th grade girls addressing physical, emotional, and social well-being through running and skill-building lessons; includes a 5K completion at the end of the season
Junior Coach
Leadership program for high school girls aged 16–18 who serve as volunteer role models, support adult coaches, and develop leadership skills while mentoring younger participants
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Girls' Physical and Emotional Development Programs 3 activities
    • Celebratory 5K events for program participants and the community
      Hosts end-of-season 5K events that celebrate program completion for girls in grades 3–5 and 6–8, providing a sense of accomplishment and community connection. Events include Zumba, music, team meet-ups, facepaint, and post-race grab-and-go bags, and are open to family members and the broader community.
    • Youth development program for girls in grades 3–5 combining life skills curriculum and running
      Offers a structured program for girls in grades 3–5 that combines physical activity with interactive lessons on managing emotions, resolving conflict, helping others, and making intentional decisions, culminating in a celebratory 5K event to build confidence and connection. The program meets twice weekly for 75 to 90 minutes per session over an 8-week season.
    • Youth development program for girls in grades 6–8 supporting holistic development
      Provides a program for girls in grades 6–8 focused on physical, emotional, and social development through a combination of physical activity and a structured curriculum, culminating in an end-of-season 5K event. The program meets twice weekly for 75 to 90 minutes per session over an 8-week season.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Junior Coach program for high school girls
      Operates a leadership development program for high school girls aged 16 to 18 who serve as Junior Coaches, supporting adult coaches, mentoring younger participants, and developing leadership skills. Junior Coaches are engaged as role models within the program.
    • Participant-led community impact projects
      Facilitates team-based Community Impact Projects led by program participants as part of their seasonal curriculum, promoting service and community engagement. These projects are implemented by girls in grades 3–5 and 6–8 as part of their program completion.
  • Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Coach training and support system
      Provides mandatory training for volunteer coaches and equips them with manuals, policies, forms, and resources to ensure consistent and effective delivery of the program curriculum.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Regional program delivery across Western New York
      Delivers programs across 8 counties in Western New York—Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Allegheny, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Orleans, and Wyoming—serving over 26,000 girls since 2010.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$442K
Contributions & grants$227K52%
Program service revenue$173K39%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$451K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$260K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$127K
Cash$71K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATIE JOYCE BOARD MEMBER 40 $84K
MEGHAN CAVANAUGH BOARD MEMBER 40 $84K
board members · 4
  • ANNE JOYNT — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRITTANY FREY-NAPIERAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAUREN HALL CONNORS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEG GOMEZ — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Dash's on Hertel Avenue Partner — Hosts in-person Junior Coach training sessions for Girls on the Run of Buffalo.
  • Girls on the Run International Network — Affiliate council of Girls on the Run International.
  • Girls on the Run International Network — Implements the Girls on the Run research-based curriculum as part of a national program model.
  • Girls on the Run International Network — Local affiliate of the national Girls on the Run organization
  • Girls on the Run International Network — Operates as a local council of Girls on the Run International.
  • Katie Joyce Partner — Point of contact for program information and support at Girls on the Run of Buffalo.
  • Pinwheel Partner — Uses Pinwheel platform for volunteer registration and management.
  • Wegman's Partner — Provides post-race grab-and-go bags for all participants at the 5K event.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Celebratory Goal Completion as Confidence Builder
    methodology: celebratory_non_competitive_completion
    By culminating the program in a non-competitive 5K event, girls reinforce personal achievement and self-efficacy, because completing a tangible, challenging goal in a joyful, inclusive setting concretizes growth and builds lasting confidence.
  • Culture of Belonging Through Inclusive Coaching
    methodology: culture_of_belonging
    By training coaches to foster compassion and respect across backgrounds and abilities, the program promotes belonging, because girls with lower initial competencies benefit most when psychological safety and inclusion are structurally embedded in curriculum and mentorship.
  • Girl-Centered, Evidence-Based Curriculum
    methodology: evidence_based_girl_centered_programming
    By using a research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum delivered by trained coaches, the program produces measurable growth in self-awareness, relationships, and community contribution, because structured, validated content ensures consistent and effective youth development outcomes.
  • Integrated Physical and Social-Emotional Learning
    methodology: integrated_physical_and_social_emotional_learning
    By combining physical activity with dynamic discussions and a structured curriculum, girls build social, emotional, and physical skills, because movement creates a foundation for engagement and internalization of life skills.
  • Progression from Personal Growth to Community Contribution
    methodology: developmental_continuum_to_contribution
    By guiding girls through a developmental continuum that culminates in self-designed community service projects, the program fosters increasing responsibility and agency, because applying personal growth to real-world impact reinforces competence and purpose.