WE ENVISION A PROMISE BETWEEN ALL UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ATHLETES PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, THAT GUARANTEES THE SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE GOLDEN BUFFALO ATHLETIC FAMILY FOR LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$897K
-15.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Buffs 4 Life
Based on IRS filings
Buffs 4 Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $897K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $896,873 | $1,065,934 | $329,530 |
| Revenue | $1,032,222 | $1,005,903 | $331,704 |
| Expenses | $1,201,505 | $269,499 | $222,005 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,467 | $330 | $7 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Elevations Foundation Inc ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELEVATIONS FOUNDATION INC BOULDER, CO | SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN TUFTS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JACOB BEHRENS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DAVID THISTLE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| GARY BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LANCE CARL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOE MCCREARY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICK DEVENNY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HANNIBAL NAVIES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ERIN HOUTSMA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LISA VAN GOOR | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $60,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffs 4 Life?
Buffs 4 Life is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $897K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Buffs 4 Life?
As of 2024, Buffs 4 Life holds $897K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Buffs 4 Life operate?
Buffs 4 Life has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Buffs 4 Life award?
In 2024, Buffs 4 Life awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Buffs 4 Life's EIN?
Buffs 4 Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8580617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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