Buddy Fund

Organization Overview

Buddy Fund is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buddy Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Buddy Fund generated $315.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $321.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Buddy Fund has awarded 133 individual grants totaling $374,177. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SERVE LOCAL AT-RISK YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DEDICATED SCHOOLS, RECREATION, AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING NEW SPORTS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER, TEAMWORK AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE BUDDY FUND PROVIDED NEW AND SAFE ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT TO OVER 50 ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING AT-RISK UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS REGION. THIS EQUIPMENT PURCHASED AT WHOLESALE PRICES WAS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO EACH RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$359,379
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$57,971
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $99,553
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$417,350
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $909
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$104,961
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $315,410

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Buddy Fund has awarded $48,056 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI

PURPOSE: YOUTH SPORTS

$5,076

JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: YOUTH SPORTS

$7,645

ST CECILIA SCHOOL

PURPOSE: YOUTH SPORTS

$5,508

SALVATION ARMY GATEWAY CITADEL

PURPOSE: YOUTH SPORTS

$5,202

LOU FUSZ ATHLETICS

PURPOSE: YOUTH SPORTS

$6,000

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: YOUTH SPORTS

$12,566
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