Private foundation · Amherst, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $1,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $1,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,000 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 25 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $35,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35K | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $36K | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $117K | $1,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Robert Travis Buffalo Sabres Alumni · Amherst · (716) 630-2400
- What to send
- Applications should be in writing on the organization's letterhead and contain amounts requested and detailed information of purpose.
- Limits
- Contributions are limited to the western new york region
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Rob RayPresident
- Derek SmithVice president
- Robert TravisTreasurer
- David ElibolSecretary
- Darryl ShannonDirector
- Andrew PetersDirector
- Ric SeilingDirector
- Michael PecaDirector
- Craig MuniDirector
- Larry PlayfairDirector
- Rich JurellerDirector
- Martin BironDirector
- Don LuceDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown College | Powell, Knox County | Scholarship payment to the college on behalf of a scholarship winner. | $1,000 |
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