Buffalo Sabres Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$575K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Buffalo Sabres Foundation?
Buffalo Sabres Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($486K), Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation ($22K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $575K in grants to Buffalo Sabres Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $486,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation | $22,036 | 1 | 2021 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | $16,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | $12,500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $9,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Rich Family Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc | $3,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $80 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $377K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has Buffalo Sabres Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $4,500 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $80 |
| 2023 | The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc | SUPPORT TO HELP PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN AND MILITARY PERSONNEL, CARING FOR THE SICK, ASSISTING PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES, AND SUPPORTING YOUTH HOCKEY INITIATIVES. | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUFFALO. | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Rich Family Foundation | Corporate Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2021 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | TO SUPPORT STAFFING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT A COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUFFALO. | $350,000 |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,036 |
| 2021 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2020 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | SEE PART XV, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONRECIPIENT 30TO SUPPORT STAFFING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT A COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUFFALO. | $36,000 |
| 2020 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2019 | Oliver C and Julia Hamister Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buffalo Sabres Foundation?
Buffalo Sabres Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($486K), Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation ($22K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $575K in grants to Buffalo Sabres Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Buffalo Sabres Foundation's largest funder?
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Buffalo Sabres Foundation, with $486K across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Buffalo Sabres Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $575K in grants to Buffalo Sabres Foundation across 21 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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