Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition Inc
- Assets
- $31.9k
- Revenue
- $247.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 01/2002
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 16-1610724
Organization Overview
Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition 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 08/2023, Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition Inc generated $247.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (29.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $371.7k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (28.8%) per year over the past 2 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE HERITAGE OF THE HISTORIC MICHIGAN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. THE COALITION IS CHARGED WITH THE USE AND CARE OF THE PROPERTY, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING ITS RESTORATION, AND CONDUCTING ITS EDUCATIONAL AND TOURISM ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS PAST YEAR THE BUFFALO NIAGARA FREEDOM STATION COALITION, INC. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION OF THE 174-YEAR-OLDMICHIGAN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. THE MICHIGAN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH ISTHE ONLY STRUCTURE BUILT BY AND FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CITY OFBUFFALO AND ITS FOUNDING MEMBERS PLANNED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THEUNDERGROUND RAILROAD. LATER MEMBERS MARY TALBERT AND REVEREND NASH PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE EARLY FIGHT FOR BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS. THE MICHIGAN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH HAD BEEN STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND SCAFFOLDING WAS IN THE SANCTUARY FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS. STABILIZING THE CHURCH WAS A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE BNFSC AND THE MSBC IS NOWSTRUCTURALLY SOUND AND WILL BE HERE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO LEARN ABOUTITS EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Mcdonnell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Berger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Loran Bommer ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Jordan-Cardwell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Goins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bishop William Henderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $154,217 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $90,261 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $244,478 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,792 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $247,270 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $708 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,968 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $293 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $708 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $38,119 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $371,698 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,481 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $7,378 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $31,859 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $332,786 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $79,354 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $412,140 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$380,281 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $31,859 |