Buffalo Urban League Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $8.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 162
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 08/1952
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 16-0743940
Organization Overview
Buffalo Urban League Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (P22) the organization is classified as: Urban League, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Buffalo Urban League Inc employed 162 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Urban League Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Buffalo Urban League Inc generated $8.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE IS TO EMPOWER AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES, AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN SECURING ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - IN CONJUNCTION WITH LABOR DEPARTMENTS, AREA BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, COLLEGES AND THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, JOB READINESS, SUPPORT SERVICES, LITERACY AND CAREER INFORMATION TO YOUTH AND ADULTS TO TRANSITION THEM INTO EMPLOYMENT, COLLEGE, ADVANCED TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS AND/OR MILITARY.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - AS A HUD CERTIFIED COUNSELING ORGANIZATION, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS AND MORTGAGE DEFAULT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL CAPACITY/LITERACY, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENTS AND MORTGAGES, FAIR HOUSING AND ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING COUNSELING AND ASSISTS FAMILIES SEEKING APARTMENT AND HOUSING COUNSELING. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND LOW INTEREST LOANS TO MINORITY AND/OR WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.
FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - THE LEAGUE PROVIDES PREVENTIVE AND WRAP SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND KEEP THEM SAFELY TOGETHER. THE LEAGUE IS AN AUTHORIZED FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION AGENCY THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO FOSTER AND/OR ADOPT CHILDREN. THE LEAGUE OPERATES A FULL SERVICE CENTER FOR SENIORS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM, THEY ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Beauford Jr President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $142,158 |
Hon James W Pitts Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Finch Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yvonne S Minor-Ragan PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward A Johnson Former Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lavera M Johnson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $119,595 |
| Membership dues | $5,802 |
| Fundraising events | $91,748 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $521,842 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,404,549 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,143,536 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,013,138 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $99,569 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,282 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,296,153 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $82,452 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,158 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,923 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,461,341 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $427,995 |
| Payroll taxes | $525,302 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,265 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,558 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $280,724 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,646 |
| Office expenses | $138,642 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,036 |
| Travel | $88,774 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,638 |
| Interest | $17,729 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,100 |
| Insurance | $85,606 |
| All other expenses | $94,742 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,042,463 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $555,437 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $853,702 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,283 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $153,409 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,591,831 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $340,951 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,679 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $525,450 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $61,945 |
| Total liabilities | $948,025 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $578,774 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,032 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,591,831 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Buffalo Urban League Inc has recieved totaling $415,623.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Urban League Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $112,473 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $92,820 |
Feedmore Western New York Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM EXPENSES | $54,192 |
Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $45,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; ART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE; IN HONOR OF | $22,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Urban League Of Rochester N Y Inc Rochester, NY | $4,376,568 | $8,254,169 |
Buffalo Urban League Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,591,831 | $8,296,153 |
Urban League Of Hudson County Inc Jersey City, NJ | $6,325,460 | $7,750,253 |
Urban League Of Westchester Inc White Plains, NY | $3,386,193 | $7,250,259 |
Urban League Of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $5,030,078 | $6,439,096 |
Urban League Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $5,237,537 | $7,624,590 |
Urban League Of Essex County Newark, NJ | $8,654,223 | $7,720,852 |
New York Urban League Inc New York, NY | $2,002,436 | $3,834,999 |
Urban League Of Greater Hartford Inc Hartford, CT | $4,035,702 | $2,270,721 |
Urban League Of Eastern Massachusetts Inc Roxbury, MA | $1,995,267 | $1,804,398 |
Urban League Of Springfield Inc Springfield, MA | $2,514,054 | $2,178,846 |
Shenango Valley Urban League Farrell, PA | $1,203,418 | $1,496,874 |