EIN 27-0789426

Buddy Up for Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
State
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
Buddy Up for Life empowers individuals with Down Syndrome to learn and play tennis, engage in fitness, social, and educational activities through structured programs. The organization offers regularly scheduled tennis and fitness clinics, as well as summer camps that focus on various activities. Buddy Up for Life teaches tangible skills and values while providing role models for the participants.
Also known as...
Buddy Up Tennis
Total revenues
$573,819
2023
Total expenses
$419,057
2023
Total assets
$666,140
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Buddy Up for Life

Buddy Up for Life, Inc. Programming consists of regularly scheduled tennis and fitness clinics and summer camps focused on tennis, fitness, social, and educational activities for individuals with down syndrome. In addition the organization teaches tangible Life skills necessary for employment, volunteer opportunities, and a sense of independence in adult Life.

Who funds Buddy Up for Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Columbus FoundationSocial Services$63,240
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Community & Human Services$15,600
USTA Foundation$15,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Buddy Up for Life

NameTitleCompensation
Rick GibsonChief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Secretary$0
Beth A GibsonPresident and Executive Director$37,500
Allison DavisDirector$46,746
Amanda Hughes SummerCamp Director
Doug DirosarioTennis Director
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Buddy Up for Life

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$489,178
Program services$167,209
Investment income and dividends$204
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-82,772
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$573,819

Form 990s for Buddy Up for Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-09-07990View PDF
2021-032021-09-27990View PDF
2020-032022-03-07990View PDF
2019-122020-11-20990View PDF
2018-122019-08-02990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Special EquestriansPelham, AL$339,911
Denver Tennis ParkDenver, CO$2,252,089
Kitsap Tennis and Athletic Center (KTAC)Bremerton, WA$1,032,230
Old Town AtwaterAtwater, CA$316,633
Oklahoma Tennis FoundationEdmond, OK$262,785
Teton Rock GymDriggs, ID$260,047
The Greater Reno Community Ice Skating AssociationReno, NV$2,456,973
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $63,240 from Columbus Foundation
November 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,350 from Columbus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersAmateur sports clubsCharities
Issues
Human servicesDiseases and disordersSports
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3989 Farber CT
New Albany, OH 43054
Metro area
Columbus, OH
Website URL
buddyupforlife.org/ 
Phone
(614) 579-8808
IRS details
EIN
27-0789426
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N66: Tennis, Racquet Sports Clubs, Leagues
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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