Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc
To promote interest in marathoning including the organization and conducting of marathon events which would be of a competitive nature, to give and promote entertainment, lectures, social affairs, award ceremonies, exhibitions, races and fun runs; to promote participation in civic events and issue general information bulletins relating to said activities. To promote and encourage better understanding among the members and the general public as to the related health benefits and competitive aspects of marathoning.
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc at a glance
In short: Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,896
- +62.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,448
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,448
- Total assets
- $393,622
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaleida Health Foundation ($28K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $64K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health Foundation Buffalo, NY | Cardiac programs at buffalo general medical center/gates vascular institute | $28,146 |
| Nickle City Splashub Foundation Buffalo, NY | Program Activities | $6,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393,622 | $998,061 | $896,411 | $34,896 | 2 | $4,501 |
| 2023 | $315,493 | $798,539 | $709,259 | $21,547 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $193,380 | $713,167 | $794,640 | $64,062 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $277,754 | $456,538 | $542,447 | $64,348 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $365,886 | $500,689 | $386,419 | $41,000 | 5 | $378 |
About Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc is a public charity, based in Amherst, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $394K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc is led by Greg Weber, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Weber
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Ray Ernst
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Clark
Race Director
Operations Director → Race Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Jennifer Redding
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Narby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fritz Van Leaven
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Forell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Dayton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wayne K. Nowocin (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Until 032023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Greg Weber (Executive Director (To 10/2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc
How much does Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc give each year?
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc?
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc reported $394K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $998K.
Where does Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc operate?
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc's EIN?
Buffalo-Erie Marathon Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1597919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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