People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated

Organization Overview

People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated 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, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.1% 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.

Since 2014, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $3,502,825. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING, INC. (PUSH BUFFALO) IS TO MOBILIZE RESIDENTS TO CREATE STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS WITH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TO EXPAND LOCAL HIRING OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN BUFFALO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPUSH HAS DEVELOPED AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM WITH DOCUMENTED EFFECTIVENESS TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND VACANT LAND IN BUFFALO'S WEST SIDE. THE PROGRAM HAS ACCOMPLISHED RENOVATIONS OF MULTIPLE UNITS. PUSH ALSO INTEGRATES "GREEN" DEVELOPMENT INTO EACH OF ITS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING A "NET ZERO" HOUSE ON WINTER STREET, INSTALLATION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS ON-DEMAND WATER HEATERS, RADIANT FLOOR HEATING, SOLAR PANELS AND GEOTHERMAL HEATING SYSTEMS.


COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND YOUTH CENTERPUSH ORGANIZES RESIDENTS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PUSH STRIVES TO BUILD A DEMOCRATIC, ACTION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION CAPABLE OF ADDRESSING THE LACK OF LIVING WAGE JOBS AND POOR HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT MAY EXIST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PUSH HOLDS LEADERSHIP TRAININGS AND PLANNING MEETINGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. GENERAL EVENTS, INCLUDING SEASONAL PARTIES, FILM SCREENINGS AND FUNDRAISERS, ARE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS. LEADERS ALSO PLAN PUBLIC CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE REALM OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND TO EMBED THE PUSH MODEL AND OBJECTIVES IN LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. THE GRANT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER SERVES AS A DROP-IN COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PUBLIC, SERVING YOUTH OF ALL AGES. THERE ARE A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN COMPUTERS, HOMEWORK HELP, GAMES, MUSIC, EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING.


PUSH GREENPUSH LAUNCHED THIS PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF WEATHERIZING HOMES ACROSS THE REGION. PUSH'S CENTRAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SCALING UP ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS IS GREEN JOBS - GREEN NY (GJGNY), AN INNOVATIVE LAW DRAFTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN NYC. PUSH HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING GJGNY TO SCALE-UP THE RETROFIT SECTOR AND TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GREEN JOBS FOR LOW-INCOME WORKERS.


RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT- PUSH STRIVES TO DECREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING ABANDONMENT BY RECLAIMING EMPTY HOUSES FROM NEGLECTFUL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OWNERS AND REDEVELOPING THEM FOR OCCUPANCY BY LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rahwa Ghirmatzion
Executive Director
$70,731
Ramone Alexander
Treasurer
$0
Carl Nightengale
Secretary
$0
Heidi Jones
Vice President
$0
Nicolalita Rodriguez
President
$0
Victoria Kuper
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,867
Related organizations$0
Government grants $133,003
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,362,361
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,508,231
Total Program Service Revenue$56,530
Investment income $2,615
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 $3,567,376

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated has awarded $1,410,009 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMPANY

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Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION

$974,116

NYC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: CLIMATE JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PROJECTS

$134,048

POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

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Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

$114,048

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PLANNING PROJECT

$114,047

THE WASH PROJECT

PURPOSE: ARTS INTEGRATION PROGRAMMING

$18,750

JUSTICE FOR MIGRANT FAMILIES

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Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR MIGRANTS IN THE COMMUNITY AMIDST COVID-19

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that People United For Sustainable Housing Incorporated has recieved totaling $3,412,539.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$601,000
The Jpb Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: REVITALIZE: COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP FOR A JUST TRANSITION

$500,000
The Jpb Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: REVITALIZE: COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP FOR A JUST TRANSITION

$500,000
Peoples Action Institute

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT

$240,000
Kendeda Fund

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$225,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE TO BOLSTER PUSH BUFFALO'S CREATIVE PLACEMAKING ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN KRESGE'S BUILDING AND SUPPORTING EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT (BASED) INITIATIVE.

$200,000
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