Westside Ministries Inc

Organization Overview

Westside Ministries Inc, operating under the name 716 Ministries, is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (L82) the organization is classified as: Housing Expense Reduction Support, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, 716 Ministries employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 716 Ministries 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, 716 Ministries generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONDUCT SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR LOW- INCOME PERSONS IN BUFFALO, NY THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & WORK TRAINING FOR JOB READINESS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WORK READINESS PROGRAM: PROVIDES TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL REFUGEES, UNDER SOURCED OR IMPOVERISHED URBAN RESIDENTS & TEENAGERS IN ESSENTIAL "SOFT SKILLS". DESIGNED TO HELP TRAINEES FIND & GROW IN MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT


AFFORDABLE HOUSING: MINISTRY ACQUIRES MOSTLY VIA AUCTION; VACANT RUN DON HOUSING PROPERTIES WHICH ARE REHAB' D AND MADE LIVABLE. THE MINISTRY INITIALLY RETAINS AS RENTAL UNITS AND THEN SELLS OFF PROPERTIES TO AREA RESIDENTS. SALE & RENTAL INCOME ARE USED TO HELP FUND FUTURE ACQUISITIONS AND REHABS. GOAL IS TO UPGRADE & RESTORE HOUSING STOCK TO IMPROVE THE AREA'S QUALITY OF LIFE.


COMMUNITY CENTER: THE MINISTRY ACQUIRED A FORMER CHURCH AND CLASSROOMS, REHAB' D IT AND PRESENTLY RENT IT OUT TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS. THE THRUST OF THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK PROGRAMS, LANGUAGE CLASSES AND VARIOUS OTHER LIFE IMPROVEMENT SKILL CLASSES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON THE WESTSIDE OF BUFFALO.


PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: MINISTRY PROVIDES CUSTODIAL & LIGHT REPAIRS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES & CHURCHES IN BUFFALO, NY AREA. IMMIGRANTS & UNDER-UTILIZED BUFFALO RESIDENTS ARE HIRED TO FILL POSTINGS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYMENT & DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL'S SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEEP ECONOMIC BENEFITS IN BUFFALO.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeremy Hazelton
Exc Director
$78,616
Eric Armenat
Treasurer
$0
David Eley
Board Chair
$0
Alan Mccracken
Secretary
$0
Sharon Williams
Member
$0
Steven Schenk
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$110,125
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$110,125
Total Program Service Revenue$2,914,968
Investment income $13,817
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $10,109
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,049,976

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Westside Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $37,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: AID IN RESETTLING REFUGEES FROM AFGHANISTAN; AFGHAN REFUGEE TRAINING PROGRAM; EQUIPMENT FOR THREE STORIES COFFEE AND CAFE

$26,000
William And Diane Hein Foundation

Williamsville, NY

PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS

$6,000
Evans Devereux Memorial Fund Ua11 Uw Virginia Devereux

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: QUALIFYING CHARITY

$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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