CJL Foundation

What CJL Foundation does

The CJL Foundation (The Conor J. Long Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization established in July 2018 in Hamburg, New York, founded in memory of Conor J. Long following his death in a hiking accident at age 20. The foundation operates a portfolio of community service programs targeting Western New York residents, including an annual Spring Cleanup (which has served 800+ homeowners and mobilized 1,800+ volunteers since 2019), Conor's Christmas (a holiday gift program for families in need), recurring scholarship awards totaling over $37K, the Chronic Illness Awards program established in memory of Kerry Sek, the Bulldog Dash 5K, an annual Golf Tournament, and participation in Give 716 Day. Beneficiaries include low-income families, elderly homeowners, disabled individuals, chronically ill youth, and high school students in the Hamburg and broader Western New York region.

The foundation's technology infrastructure is minimal and non-proprietary. The organization relies on a Squarespace website for web presence and GiveButter as a digital donation platform. There is no custom software, data platform, mobile application, or backend system. Operations are coordinated by a staff of 11-50 employees supplemented by a large volunteer base, with program execution spanning community cleanups, gift distribution, scholarship administration, and adaptive recreation events.

The business model is that of a small community nonprofit. Revenue is generated through individual donations, local corporate sponsorships, event registration fees (Golf Tournament, Bulldog Dash), and collaborative fundraising campaigns such as Give 716 Day. There are no commercial revenue streams, subscription products, or fee-for-service offerings. The foundation is volunteer-driven and community-funded, with fundraising cadence tied to its recurring event calendar and the institutional relationships it has built with regional sports franchises and local businesses.

Name

CJL Foundation

Legal name

The Conor J. Long Foundation

Website

https://theconorjlongfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The CJL Foundation is a Western New York nonprofit that runs community programs including home cleanups, holiday gifts, scholarships, and adaptive recreation, serving families, elderly homeowners, disabled individuals, and chronically ill youth in the Hamburg, NY region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Community charitable programs
• Scholarship awards
• Community service events
• Adaptive equipment donations
• Fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and organizations, facilitated through the GiveButter platform.
2. Event Sponsorships: Tiered sponsorship opportunities for the annual golf tournament ranging from $200 to $5,000, offering various levels of signage, advertising, and recognition.
3. Golf Tournament Registration: Individual and foursome registrations at $140 per person including 18 holes of golf, lunch, and dinner.
4. Gift Bag Sponsorships: Local business foursome packages and goodie bag sponsorships offering quarter-page advertisements and social media recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Conor J. Long Foundation is a Western New York nonprofit that delivers community programs, scholarships, and direct financial assistance to vulnerable individuals and families. Offerings include the CJL Spring Cleanup, Conor's Christmas holiday gift program, Chronic Illness Awards for medical bill assistance, scholarships for Hamburg-area high school seniors, adaptive equipment donations (running wheelchairs, adaptive ski support), and fundraising events such as the annual CJL Golf Tournament and Give 716 Day Launch Party.

Product overview

The Conor J. Long Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that operates as a unified set of community programs rather than a technology product platform. The foundation offers various programs including community service initiatives (Spring Cleanup, Conor's Christmas), equipment donations (running wheelchairs, adaptive ski equipment), educational support (scholarships, Bulldog Dash), health assistance (Chronic Illness Awards), and fundraising events (CJL Golf Tournament, Give 716 Day Launch Party). The foundation also offers multiple sponsorship tiers for its annual golf tournament ranging from $200 to $5,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2026 CJL Golf Tournament Registration Annual golf tournament event held at Gowanda Country Club on August 24. Registration fee of $140 includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, and dinner. Open to individual golfers and foursomes in the Western New York community.
• CJL Golf Tournament Sponsorships Tiered sponsorship packages for the annual CJL Golf Tournament, ranging from $200 (Tee Box/Hole Sponsor) to $5,000 (Presenting Title Sponsor), with intermediate tiers including Platinum Cart ($3,500), Golf Ball ($2,500), Dinner, Beverage Cart, Putting Contest ($750), Closest To The Pin, Longest Drive, Driving Range, and Local Business Foursome & Sponsorship packages. Each tier offers distinct signage, advertising, social media recognition, and event program placement benefits.
• Give 716 Day Launch Party

Quantifiable outcome

• $37,000 in scholarships awarded since 2018
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buffalo Bills FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2024Collaborative partnership for the Give 716 community giving event. The CJL Foundation hosts a Give 716 Day Launch Party as part of this collaborative effort to unite Bills and Sabres fans with the Western New York community.
• Buffalo Sabres FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 July 2024Collaborative partnership for the Give 716 community giving event. Joint effort to unite Bills and Sabres fans with the Western New York community in an epic giving event.
• Ainsley's AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for running wheelchair donations and adaptive programs. Ainsley's Angels enables individuals with disabilities to participate in running events with a loved one pushing them through the course. The foundation has donated over 2 running wheelchairs through this partnership.
• First Line BrewingminorOthersVenue host for the Give 716 Day Launch Party on July 15th. The event includes free food, live music, and a cash bar with doors opening at 5PM.
• Gowanda Country ClubminorOthersGolf venue for the 5th Annual CJL Golf Tournament on August 24. Registration begins at 10AM with 11:30AM shotgun start.
• Holiday ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki resort partner for the Adaptive Ski Program, offering persons with disabilities necessary equipment and assistance of two professional ski instructors.
• Hamburg High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school district where the Health Science Academy and Bulldog Dash event originated under Conor's leadership. The foundation continues to support scholarships and hands-on learning experiences for HSA students.
• ConnecLife of Western New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecipient of a portion of proceeds from the Bulldog Dash event proceeds.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Regional players

• The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation: Buffalo-area private foundation funding community, education, and human services in Western New York; comparable regional grantmaking focus to CJL Foundation.
• The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation: Large WNY-focused philanthropic foundation supporting community wellbeing, youth, and active lifestyles in the same region; comparable geographic focus but at materially larger scale.
• Health Foundation for Western & Central New York: Regional health-focused foundation serving Western and Central New York; comparable grantmaking and community health programming in an overlapping geographic footprint.
• The John R. Oishei Foundation: Major Western New York grantmaking foundation funding education, health, and community services; same regional operating area and comparable grantmaking model, but at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Buffalo Sabres Foundation: Charitable arm of the Buffalo Sabres and a Give 716 partner with CJL; directly comparable community giving and youth-focused programming in Western New York.
• Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo: Regional community foundation serving Western New York with grantmaking, scholarships, and donor-advised funds; directly comparable geographic and programmatic footprint to CJL Foundation.
• Buffalo Bills Foundation: Official philanthropy arm of the Buffalo Bills, partner of CJL Foundation for the Give 716 event; directly comparable community grantmaking and event fundraising in the same WNY market.
• Ainsley's Angels of America: National nonprofit providing running wheelchairs for athletes with disabilities, and an active strategic partner of CJL Foundation for adaptive equipment donations; directly comparable adaptive-equipment mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CJLFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theconorjlongfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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