Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2002, with $998,061 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$998K
▲ 25.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$896K
Net assets
$136K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc: 2 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $133K (FY2013) to $998K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$394K
Total liabilities
$257K
Net assets
$136K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $998,061▲25.0% | $896,411▲26.4% | $136,296▲293% | $393,622▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $798,539▲12.0% | $709,259▼10.7% | $34,646▼81.9% | $315,493▲63.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $713,167▲56.2% | $794,640▲46.5% | $191,672▼29.8% | $193,380▼30.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $456,538▼8.8% | $542,447▲40.4% | $273,145▼23.9% | $277,754▼24.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $500,689▼28.8% | $386,419▼55.3% | $359,054▲46.7% | $365,886▲42.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $703,009▲12.0% | $863,830▲21.7% | $244,784▼35.4% | $257,224▼34.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $627,428▲3.2% | $710,056▲17.5% | $379,104▼17.9% | $394,106▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $608,232▼10.2% | $604,464▲1.4% | $461,732▲0.8% | $488,707▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $677,234▲36.3% | $596,303▲14.6% | $457,964▲21.5% | $460,702▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $496,920▲6.2% | $520,231▲39.2% | $377,033▼5.8% | $377,033▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $467,978▲251% | $373,803▲456% | $400,344▲30.8% | $400,344▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $133,404 | $67,244▲52.4% | $306,169▲27.6% | $306,169▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,109▲42.4% | $240,009▲18.3% | $240,009▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,968 | $202,824 | $202,824 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
4 grants to Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc totaling $87K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health | Sponsorship | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,285 |
| Kaleida Health | Contribution | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Kaleida Health | Sponsorship | 2020 | $25,000 |
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Data for Buffalo-erie Marathon Association Inc (EIN 16-1597919) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.