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Buccaholics

FanFamily

Lakewood, CA   |  http://www.buccaholics.org

Mission

Our mission is to share our passion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as one fan family and unite Bucs fans around the world; bringing an exciting, family friendly, “home game” environment to away games throughout the season and connecting fans in local chapters across the country and around the world. As a newly certified 501c3 Not For Profit Organization, we strive to use our platform to give back to our communities, provide help to our fan family when they are in need, and support national charities with which we feel connected.

Ruling year info

2019

President

Art Oropeza

Vice President

Jay McElroy

Main address

5928 Bellflower Blvd

Lakewood, CA 90713 USA

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EIN

82-2595391

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (N12)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (Y12)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

we have daily meeting to resolve any issues

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Wounded Warrior Project

Each year we choose a Charity to help raise awareness and funds. Wounded Warrior is our choice for 2020

Population(s) Served
Adults

this is our 2021 fundraising charity chosen by our members

Population(s) Served
Age groups
Sexual identity
Social and economic status
Work status and occupations

This was a charity close to all of our hearts and was proud to do great things for them this year

Population(s) Served

charity was our first of the organization we helped

Population(s) Served

great cause for our members

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Average online donation

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults, Children and youth

Related Program

Sjogrens Foundation Fundraising

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our mission is to share our passion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as one fan family and unite Bucs fans around the world; bringing an exciting, family friendly, “home game” environment to away games throughout the season and connecting fans in local chapters across the country and around the world. As a newly certified 501c3 Not For Profit Organization, we strive to use our platform to give back to our communities, provide help to our fan family when they are in need, and support national charities with which we feel connected.

Founded in 2015, Buccaholics began as a small group of friends who were all fans of the same NFL team; although separated from it by, in most cases, thousands of miles. At its inception, there were nine members in a Facebook group. In less than four years, we have grown to become one of the strongest fan groups in the NFL; boasting over 10,000 members in our FB group with chapters spread across 15 states and in three foreign countries. We have been recognized and acknowledged by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization, and have quickly risen to be one of the most recognizable fan presences in the world for the Bucs. We host multiple draft parties, watch parties, and tailgates all over the country (and the world) every season; with at least two major away game tailgates per season. This year, we plan to be in full force at the Buccaneers away games in both Los Angeles and Seattle, with several other smaller tailgates sponsored at other away games; including the one in London. When we throw a party, we invite everyone; boasting numbers anywhere between 150-500 people attending; and that’s not even including the multiple localized watch parties we have happening every Sunday from pre-season through the Super Bowl. And it’s not just our members or even just Buccaneers fans. We welcome opponents fans too, extending our reach and, potentially, yours.

Very early in our existence, we made the decision that we wanted to do more than just talk football and be social. We saw an opportunity to reach out beyond the limits of our fandom and social media and make a difference in our local areas, our nation, and the world. We began using our growing platform as a way to do charitable acts and support causes we cared about. In the last two years since we started focusing on this, we have donated approximately $6000 to a variety of charitable organizations including Honor Flight Southland, 1Voice Foundation, and What The Buc Really Matters Foundation; as well as multiple donations to individuals within and/or connected to our group who have fallen on tough times. That total was raised in only a handful of tailgate events and a couple online raffles through our Facebook group. I know that, with the kind of partnership your company could offer, we would be able to do so much more.

Our goal...our vision...is to do much more! In pursuit of that goal, we have taken the time and necessary steps to become an official 501(C)(3) Not For Profit organization . Now that we have that status, we are seeking partners in the corporate world who believe in philanthropy and who have a ready audience among fans of pro football. We believe that your company, with its strong reputation for giving back to the community and with a stronghold in the fanbases we reach, would be a perfect partner for us. We hope you will feel the same way.

If you would like to know more or are interested in teaming up with the strongest #FanFamily in the NFL to help change lives, please let us know! We a

Founded in 2015, Buccaholics began as a small group of friends who were all fans of the same NFL team; although separated from it by, in most cases, thousands of miles. At its inception, there were nine members in a Facebook group. In less than four years, we have grown to become one of the strongest fan groups in the NFL; boasting over 10,000 members in our FB group with chapters spread across 15 states and in three foreign countries. We have been recognized and acknowledged by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization, and have quickly risen to be one of the most recognizable fan presences in the world for the Bucs. We host multiple draft parties, watch parties, and tailgates all over the country (and the world) every season; with at least two major away game tailgates per season. This year, we plan to be in full force at the Buccaneers away games in both Los Angeles and Seattle, with several other smaller tailgates sponsored at other away games; including the one in London. When we throw a party, we invite everyone; boasting numbers anywhere between 150-500 people attending; and that’s not even including the multiple localized watch parties we have happening every Sunday from pre-season through the Super Bowl. And it’s not just our members or even just Buccaneers fans. We welcome opponents fans too, extending our reach and, potentially, yours.

Very early in our existence, we made the decision that we wanted to do more than just talk football and be social. We saw an opportunity to reach out beyond the limits of our fandom and social media and make a difference in our local areas, our nation, and the world. We began using our growing platform as a way to do charitable acts and support causes we cared about. In the last two years since we started focusing on this, we have donated approximately $6000 to a variety of charitable organizations including Honor Flight Southland, 1Voice Foundation, and What The Buc Really Matters Foundation; as well as multiple donations to individuals within and/or connected to our group who have fallen on tough times. That total was raised in only a handful of tailgate events and a couple online raffles through our Facebook group. I know that, with the kind of partnership your company could offer, we would be able to do so much more.

Our goal...our vision...is to do much more! In pursuit of that goal, we have taken the time and necessary steps to become an official 501(C)(3) Not For Profit organization . Now that we have that status, we are seeking partners in the corporate world who believe in philanthropy and who have a ready audience among fans of pro football. We believe that your company, with its strong reputation for giving back to the community and with a stronghold in the fanbases we reach, would be a perfect partner for us. We hope you will feel the same way.

If you would like to know more or are interested in teaming up with the strongest #FanFamily in the NFL to help change lives, please let us know! We a

Founded in 2015, Buccaholics began as a small group of friends who were all fans of the same NFL team; although separated from it by, in most cases, thousands of miles. At its inception, there were nine members in a Facebook group. In less than four years, we have grown to become one of the strongest fan groups in the NFL; boasting over 10,000 members in our FB group with chapters spread across 15 states and in three foreign countries. We have been recognized and acknowledged by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization, and have quickly risen to be one of the most recognizable fan presences in the world for the Bucs. We host multiple draft parties, watch parties, and tailgates all over the country (and the world) every season; with at least two major away game tailgates per season. This year, we plan to be in full force at the Buccaneers away games in both Los Angeles and Seattle, with several other smaller tailgates sponsored at other away games; including the one in London. When we throw a party, we invite everyone; boasting numbers anywhere between 150-500 people attending; and that’s not even including the multiple localized watch parties we have happening every Sunday from pre-season through the Super Bowl. And it’s not just our members or even just Buccaneers fans. We welcome opponents fans too, extending our reach and, potentially, yours.

Very early in our existence, we made the decision that we wanted to do more than just talk football and be social. We saw an opportunity to reach out beyond the limits of our fandom and social media and make a difference in our local areas, our nation, and the world. We began using our growing platform as a way to do charitable acts and support causes we cared about. In the last two years since we started focusing on this, we have donated approximately $6000 to a variety of charitable organizations including Honor Flight Southland, 1Voice Foundation, and What The Buc Really Matters Foundation; as well as multiple donations to individuals within and/or connected to our group who have fallen on tough times. That total was raised in only a handful of tailgate events and a couple online raffles through our Facebook group. I know that, with the kind of partnership your company could offer, we would be able to do so much more.

Our goal...our vision...is to do much more! In pursuit of that goal, we have taken the time and necessary steps to become an official 501(C)(3) Not For Profit organization . Now that we have that status, we are seeking partners in the corporate world who believe in philanthropy and who have a ready audience among fans of pro football. We believe that your company, with its strong reputation for giving back to the community and with a stronghold in the fanbases we reach, would be a perfect partner for us. We hope you will feel the same way.

If you would like to know more or are interested in teaming up with the strongest #FanFamily in the NFL to help change lives, please let us know! We a

Financials

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Buccaholics

Board of directors
as of 04/17/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

James McElroy


Board co-chair

Art Oropeza

Steve Anderson

Zack King

Vance Enriquez

George Morones

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/29/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx
Gender identity
Male
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/24/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.