Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 06/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 22-2995665
Organization Overview
Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1994. As of 06/2022, Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Just Buffalo Literary Center 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 06/2022, Just Buffalo Literary Center 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 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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 2015, Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc has awarded 61 individual grants totaling $338,727. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE LITERARY ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER'S PROGRAMMING PROVIDES MULTIPLE POINTS OF ENTRY FOR ENGAGING WITH THE LITERARY ARTS. THIS PROGRAM PRESENTS WRITERS FROM ACROSS THE REGION, THE COUNTY, AND THE WORLD THROUGH READINGS, LECTURES, AND WRITING WORKSHOPS, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL WRITERS TO BRING THEIR WORK TO A LIVE AUDIENCE THROUGH FEATURED READING EVENTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BABEL, WRITING CENTER, AND SILO CITY READING SERIES, LIT CITY PUBLIC ART, ADULT WORKSHOPS, THE CIVIL WRITERS PROJECT, AN ACCESSIBLE AND INFORMATION RICH WEBSITE, AND LITERARY BUFFALO WHICH SERVES AS A MARKETING AND OUTREACH PLATFORM AND CENTRAL HUB FOR LITERARY ACTIVITY IN THE REGION.
THE JUST BUFFALO WRITING CENTER PROVIDES FREE YEAR-ROUND AFTER SCHOOL WRITING WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, MEET-THE-AUTHOR, PERFORMANCE, PUBLICATION, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS 12-18 YEARS OLD. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, JUST BUFFALO ENGAGES STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THIER WRITING AND CREATIVITY, AND IS FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LITERRARY VOICES. THE WRITING CENTER HAS BECOME THE NUCLEUS OF ALL OF JUST BUFFALO'S EDUCATION PROGRAMMING WHICH OVER THE PAST 45 PLUS YEARS HAS SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTED TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE GROWTH, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE LITERARY ARTS FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurie Dean Torrell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,711 |
Elizabeth Pascal JD President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Thomas Hewner JD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sandra Block MD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Pauline Muto JD Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Michael Angelucci Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $419,609 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,836 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $791,445 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $155,579 |
| Investment income | $6,197 |
| 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 | $1,014,497 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $140,000 |
| 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. | $84,132 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,413 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $262,466 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,897 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,441 |
| 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 | $59,447 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,289 |
| Office expenses | $3,208 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,649 |
| Travel | $17,147 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,041 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,396 |
| Insurance | $2,971 |
| All other expenses | $227,152 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,022,972 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,434 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $326,915 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $111,829 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,590 |
| 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 | $64,265 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,911 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $334,421 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,500 |
| Total assets | $1,228,865 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,275 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $194,534 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $271,809 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $843,289 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $113,767 |
| 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 | $1,228,865 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc has awarded $96,950 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rochester, NY PURPOSE: LITNYS ADVANCEMENT | $10,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LITNYS ADVANCEMENT | $10,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LITNYS ADVANCEMENT | $9,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: LITNYS ADVANCEMENT | $7,500 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LITNYS ADVANCEMENT | $7,500 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LITNYS ADVANCEMENT | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc has recieved totaling $146,286.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; WRITING CENTER; CIVIL WRITES PROJECT | $47,450 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $24,500 |
The Poetry Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EMERGENCY GRANT | $20,000 |
Robert J & Martha B Fierle Foundation Williamsville, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
Baird Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
The Frank G Raichle Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Earnings | -$4,979 |
| Net Contributions | $100,000 |
| Ending Balance | $95,021 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Literary Classics Of The United States Inc New York, NY | $32,475,122 | $7,761,557 |
Poets & Writers Inc New York, NY | $8,951,553 | $4,923,275 |
Tricycle Foundation Inc New York, NY | $2,370,095 | $3,225,957 |
Poets House Inc New York, NY | $8,003,278 | $1,599,179 |
Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,228,865 | $1,014,497 |
Atled Inc Arverne, NY | $346,965 | $992,368 |
Jewish Book Council New York, NY | $2,325,151 | $1,238,406 |
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $5,949,757 | $1,196,864 |
Writers And Books Inc Rochester, NY | $929,486 | $636,824 |
Nuyorican Poets Cafe Inc New York, NY | $25,372,996 | $4,917,152 |
Thoreau Society Inc Concord, MA | $424,719 | $499,367 |
Bloomsburg Public Library Bloomsburg, PA | $4,222,043 | $456,128 |