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BUFFALO SPORTS WELLNESS ASSOCIATION INC

Buffalo, NY · EIN 262891465 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$281K
expenses
$240K
net assets
$184K
employees
1
volunteers
7
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

Healthy Buffalo is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2009 with a single objective: to create a healthier and more vibrant community. We do this by creating unparalleled sporting events for the community, running world-class, charitable sports clinics for children, administering a free informative website about all things health and fitness in WNY, and by providing marketing and logistical support for other community organizations that share the same ideals.

profile · synthesized from sources

Buffalo Sports Wellness Association Inc, operating as Healthy Buffalo, promotes community health and wellness in Buffalo, NY through sports-based programming. The organization runs youth and adult sports leagues, basketball camps for children, and supports community fitness initiatives. Founded in 2009, it focuses on building life skills, physical activity, and social cohesion through athletic participation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $49K
    The Healthy Buffalo Youth Basketball Camps are a beacon of opportunity in Buffalo, New York. Open to all children in the community, the camp provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where kids can come together and learn the game of basketball while building valuable life skills. The program emphasizes not only the fundamentals of play such as dribbling, shooting, and passing, but also teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and resilience. These attributes are essential for personal growth and help nurture confident, well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to their community. It inspires children to achieve excellence in sports while instilling values of discipline, respect, and unity. As these young athletes progress, they carry with them lessons that translate into academic success, civic engagement, and personal confidence creating a ripple effect of positive change that elevates the community as a whole.
  2. #2 $61K
    Healthy Buffalo's men and women adult leagues stand as dynamic pillars of community empowerment in Buffalo, New York. As part of its ongoing mission to create a healthier and more vibrant community, Healthy Buffalo organizes adult sports leagues that extend far beyond the boundaries of competition. These leagues are crafted to foster physical fitness, mental well-being, and robust community connections for adults of all skill levels. Moreover, the adult leagues serve as a natural meeting ground for community building. They bring together diverse groups of individuals across age, profession, and background creating fertile ground for friendships, networking, and shared experiences. This sense of camaraderie and teamwork spills over into the wider community, promoting social cohesion and fostering a civic spirit that benefits neighborhoods beyond the court.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Healthy Buffalo Adult Leagues
Men's and women's adult sports leagues promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and community connections for adults of all skill levels
Healthy Buffalo Youth Basketball Camps
Charitable basketball camps for children in Buffalo, NY focusing on skill development, teamwork, discipline, and life skills in an inclusive environment
NBCC Sports Leagues
Co-ed adult basketball and other sports leagues run in partnership with the North Buffalo Community Center, offering affordable, healthy community activities
Youth Basketball League
Youth league for children ages eight and under, including one of the top girls' basketball leagues in the region
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Adult sports leagues
      Organizes co-ed, men's, and women's adult sports leagues in Buffalo, NY, in partnership with community organizations such as the North Buffalo Community Center, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and community connections for adults of all skill levels, with over 400 participants engaged in 2021.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth basketball programs
      Operates youth basketball camps and leagues in Buffalo, NY and Western New York, providing instruction in basketball fundamentals and life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship for children of various age groups, including a top league for children age eight and under and a highly regarded girls' basketball league.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$281K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$277K99%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$240K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash$184K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$184K
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Charles Kirsch Manager 20 $26K
Michael Juszczak Bookkeeper 3 $9K
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • North Buffalo Community Center Partner — Collaborated to create and operate men's and women's basketball and co-ed sports leagues in Buffalo, NY.