Water Buffalo Club Inc

Organization Overview

Water Buffalo Club Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Buffalo Club Inc 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 12/2021, Water Buffalo Club Inc generated $747.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $791.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 7 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 2014, Water Buffalo Club Inc has awarded 116 individual grants totaling $2,210,762. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WBC IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE WELL BEING OF UNDERSERVED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN IN LOS ANGELES THROUGH ITS MEMBERS' COMMITMENT OF THEIR TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE WBC DIRECTLY IMPACTS SMALLER CHARITIES BY PROVIDING GRANTS, HOSTING EVENTS AND SUPPORTING YOUTH PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDE GRANTS TO SMALLER 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. THESE GRANTS ARE TARGETED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL ITEMS THAT HAVE A REPETITIVE AND USEFUL LIFE OVER MULTIPLE YEARS.


ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BASKET DINNER GIVE-AWAY, WHERE THE WBC DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO HUNDREDS OF NEEDY FAMILIES IN LOS ANGELES. EACH BASKET FEEDS UP TO 10 PEOPLE, PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE A HOLIDAY MEAL.


HOSTING FIELD TRIPS FOR KIDS IN LOS ANGELES: ANNUAL PILGRIMAGES TO THE SANTA MONICA PIER FOR OUR "CHRISTMAS IN MAY" EVENT, THE WBC'S "REACH FOR THE STARS" AT THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, A HOLIDAY MOVIE SCREENING IN DECEMBER, AND TRIPS TO DODGERS, LAKERS AND CLIPPERS GAMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kate M Zarouk
Executive Director
$94,167
John Saunders
President
$0
Russ Richker
Vice President
$0
Bill Eicher
Secretary
$0
Vincent Calcagno
Past President
$0
Bruce Mandel
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,164
Membership dues$194,544
Fundraising events$3,400
Related organizations$0
Government grants $35,602
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$252,401
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$487,111
Total Program Service Revenue$182,484
Investment income $788
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $77,415
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $747,798

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Water Buffalo Club Inc has awarded $348,473 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 ASSISTANCE

$45,100

Gardena, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FALCONS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

$34,000

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT

$30,000

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT PARK WESTERN PI ELEMENTARY

$28,960

URBAN SCHOLAR ACADEMY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Inglewood, CA

PURPOSE: PURCHASE VAN

$25,000

FOUNDATION FOR LIBERTY AND AMERICAN GREATNESS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tarpon Springs, FL

PURPOSE: ASSIST UNDERSERVED CHILDREN

$22,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Water Buffalo Club Inc has recieved totaling $103,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$77,500
$26,000
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