BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION (EIN 161478403) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICH JURELLER

Phone

7168554544

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

STIMULATE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE WESTERN NEW YORK WHICH ARE COMMITTED TO YOUTH HOCKEY INITIATIVES; THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND EDUCATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED / DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND MILITARY PERSONNEL; AND PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES, BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL GENEROSITY AND OTHER PLATFORMS FOR THEIR ENDEAVORS. THROUGH SUCH SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS WILL REALIZE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, THEREBY ALLOWING THEIR MEMBERS TO GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND INTEGRITY NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $135,673

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,724,530

TOTAL REVENUE $1,860,203

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,397,205

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $251,009

Program Expenses $1,397,205

Other Expenses $305,683

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,702,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,860,203	$1,237,532	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,702,888	$1,349,686	+0.3%
Net Income	$157,315	$-112,154	-2.4%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICH JURELLER	BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID ZYGAJ	BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE ALLEN	BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALPHONSO O'NEIL-WHITE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREL A DIBROG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN REILLY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW COLLARD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID ANDERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH GURNEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD BUCHTA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA DECAROLIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY PLAYFAIR	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BALL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,860,203	$1,702,888	$654,126	$157,315
2022	$1,237,532	$1,349,686	$571,788	$-112,154
2021	$899,798	$707,030	$633,341	$192,768
2020	$1,885,885	$2,051,170	$375,600	$-165,285
2019	$1,321,910	$1,187,027	$455,551	$134,883
2018	$1,201,119	$1,101,362	$315,193	$99,757

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