Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association
Accepts applications
Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association is a private foundation in Amherst, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$650,575
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $36,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,876 | 27 | $593,770 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 26 | $610,836 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 26 | $650,575 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Travis Buffalo Sabres Alumni 45 Bryant Woods North, Amherst, NY 14228 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 630-2400 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing on the organization's letterhead and contain amounts requested and detailed information of purpose. |
| Restrictions | Contributions are limited to the western New York region |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $19,500 |
| Ohio | 4 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $2,500 |
| Iona University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $2,000 |
| Ohio State University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $2,000 |
| University at Buffalo | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $2,000 |
| Kent State | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,500 |
| Arcadia University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Binghamton University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Brock University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Crown College | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Flagler College | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Gannon University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| High Point University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Jamestown Community College | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| John Carroll University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| West Virginia University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Canisius University | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Boston College | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Hilbert College | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
| Villa Maria College | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rob Ray
- Derek Smith
- Robert Travis
- David Elibol
- Darryl Shannon
- Andrew Peters
- Ric Seiling
- Michael Peca
- Craig Muni
- Larry Playfair
- Rich Jureller
- Martin Biron
- Don Luce
Questions people ask
Does Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association?
Its 2025 filing lists Rob Ray (President), Derek Smith (Vice President), Robert Travis (Treasurer) and David Elibol (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.