Buffalo Media Resources Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Buffalo Media Resources Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Media Resources 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 12/2023, Buffalo Media Resources Inc generated $471.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $471.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY THAT USES FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND TO CONTINUE A LEGACY OF INNOVATION IN MEDIA ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, AND EQUIPMENT ACCESS PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ESTABLISHED IN 1985, SQUEAKY WHEEL FILM & MEDIA ART CENTER REMAINS AS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN WESTERN NEW YORK WITH A ROSTER OF EDUCATION, EQUIPMENT ACCESS, AND EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING DEDICATED TO EXPLORE FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS. ENTERING OUR 33RD YEAR OF EXISTENCE, OUR REPUTATION IN THE MEDIA ARTS FIELD CONTINUES TO GROW NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS CONSIDERS OUR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION AS AN EXEMPLARY MODEL OF OPERATIONS, CONSISTENT SUPPORT HAS BEEN RECIEVED SINCE 1985. COMPETITIVE AWARDS RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR VISUAL ARTS, AND THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ARE A TESTAMENT TO THE ORGANIZATIONS DIVERSE AND QUALITY COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zainab Saleh Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $46,202 |
Harper Bishop Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meg Knowles President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Shedd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Khatib Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jam Vafai Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,915 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $211,090 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $210,309 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $425,314 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,750 |
Investment income | $3,128 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,275 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $471,221 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $46,202 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,696 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $134,705 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,722 |
Payroll taxes | $18,661 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,324 |
Office expenses | $2,984 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,419 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $604 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,072 |
Insurance | $6,069 |
All other expenses | $20,747 |
Total functional expenses | $471,251 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,083 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $235,198 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $75,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,052 |
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 | $2,600 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,452 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $56,082 |
Total assets | $414,467 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,884 |
Grants payable | $15,000 |
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 | $212,751 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $239,635 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $106,832 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,000 |
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 | $414,467 |