Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.nhl.com/sabres/community/grant-application)._
  • The Sabres Foundation will only consider applications for programs that serve those in Western New York and Southern Ontario

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Provide funding to governmental programs
  • Not eligible: Lobbying efforts

Overview

_NOTE: Unfortunately, due to the impact of COVID-19 on our annual fundraising efforts, we are unable to continue with our annual grant program at this time. However, we encourage any interested non-profit organizations to complete our grant application so we can gain a better understanding of the needs being faced by area charities. We will review each application and contact your organization if we are able to provide assistance at some point in the months ahead. Thank you for your understanding and best of luck with all of your efforts._

Buffalo Sabres Foundation Grant

The mission of the Buffalo Sabres Foundation is to identify and support organizations in Western New York which share our core objectives: serving children and military personnel, caring for the sick, assisting physically and mentally challenged athletes, and supporting youth hockey initiatives. By utilizing financial resources and community influence, the Buffalo Sabres Foundation assists these organizations and their beneficiaries in realizing their highest potential and succeeding in their endeavors.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • The Sabres Foundation can only provide funding to registered 501c3 organizations in good-standing with the IRS.
  • The Sabres Foundation will only consider applications for programs that serve those in Western New York and Southern Ontario.

Ineligibility

  • We do not provide grants to individuals or provide funding to governmental programs or lobbying efforts.

What Buffalo Sabres Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
34
Total given
$1.04M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$7,500–$333K
  • By dollars: New York 94%, Massachusetts 6%. Top recipient cities: Buffalo, NY; Grand Island, NY; Cheektowaga, NY.
  • 94% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Buffalo Junior Sabres · Grand Island, NY

    General assistance

    $333K

  • Resource Council of WNY Inc · Buffalo, NY

    Grant passthrough

    $130K

  • Roswell Park Alliance Foundation · Buffalo, NY

    General assistance

    $102K

  • Fanthem Foundation Inc · Boston, MA

    General assistance

    $60K

  • Mental Health Advocates of WNY · Buffalo, NY

    General assistance

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Veterans

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