Buffalo Lacrosse Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The specific purpose of Corporation is educational and charitable: Educational: To foster the development of youth aged eighteen 18 years of age or younger through instruction and training related to proper safe techniques and ethical practices of lacrosse under the rules set forth by Youth Lacrosse of Minnesota Minnesota Lacrosse Association Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association and US Lacrosse; to perpetuate the sport of lacrosse; to encourage effective communication cooperation sportsmanship and healthy competition; to develop the value and self-esteem of each individual participant; and to create an atmosphere where camaraderie inclusiveness accountability learning and respect are valued. Charitable: To promote a sense of community and combat juvenile delinquency by supporting and maintaining an organized lacrosse program for the youth for the Buffalo community and its environs.
- Income
- $55,414
- Spending
- $48,495
- Reserves
- 17.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $437,090 spent. Competition - Registered fall spring and summer seasons with GNLL 20,416 and rented indoor outdoor field for practice and games 5,023. Marketing and advertising expenses for purpose of recruitment 6,903. Maintained equipment supplies 2,636 and provided non-parent coaching staff 7.054 and software for registration and communication 1,677.
- $2,188 spent. Educational - hosted multiple Try It Free LAX events Bring A Friend LAX events provided continuing educational opportunities and certifications for coaches 2,188 and advanced pre-season skills clinics for boys and girls included in rented indoor costs noted above
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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