Massachusetts Avenue Project Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 05/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1585356
Organization Overview
Massachusetts Avenue Project Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Massachusetts Avenue Project Inc employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Avenue Project 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 12/2021, Massachusetts Avenue Project Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $705.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT IS TO NURTURE THE GROWTH OF A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM AND PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND SOCIAL-CHANGE EDUCATION. MAP PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO LOW INCOME YOUTH IN AREAS OF NUTRITION, FOOD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GROWING GREEN PROJECT PROVIDES TRAINING TO LOW INCOME YOUTHS IN BUFFALO. THE TRAINING INCREASES THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM, HOW TO GROW, PROCESS AND MARKET HEALTHY FOOD AS WELL AS THE IMPACT FOOD HAS ON THEIR OWN HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF THEIR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE GROWING GREEN PROJECT HAS A YOUTH ENTERPRISE WHICH SELLS ORGANIC AND LOCALLY MADE FOOD PRODUCTS AT SEVERAL LOCAL VENUES. GROWING GREEN YOUTHS ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN PEER EDUCATION, VISITING LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CONDUCTING AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE, HEALTHY COOKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Picard Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $66,881 |
Mark Mcgovern Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mallory Hohl Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Cory Mosgeller Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Leah Dokos Vice-Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mayda Pozantides Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $574,190 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $327,027 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $901,217 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,169 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,859 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,019,349 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,881 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,688 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $285,905 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,474 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,227 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,856 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,672 |
| Office expenses | $110 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,536 |
| Travel | $1,354 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $843 |
| Interest | $49,232 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $67,752 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $11,536 |
| Total functional expenses | $705,840 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,733 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,495 |
| 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 | $8,730 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,067,062 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,254,020 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,067 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $27,055 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $914,640 |
| Total liabilities | $969,762 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,226,280 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,978 |
| 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 | $2,254,020 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Massachusetts Avenue Project Inc has recieved totaling $244,628.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; GROWING GREEN; GENERAL OPERATIONS; URBAN FARM EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM; IN MEMORY OF | $86,000 |
James H Cummings Foundation Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: MOBILE MARKET | $63,880 |
Lawson Valentine Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Rich Family Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNITED WAY OF NYS COVID 19 COMMUNNITY RESPONSE | $16,000 |
Panta Rhea Foundation Inc La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
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