Open Buffalo Inc
- Assets
- $926.0k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 11/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-5317696
Organization Overview
Open Buffalo Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Open Buffalo Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Buffalo 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 12/2022, Open Buffalo Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPEN BUFFALO IS A CIVIC INITIATIVE, AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION AMONG A DIVERSE GROUP OF PARTNERS, TO MAKE MAJOR, LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND DEMOCRACY. OPEN BUFFALO AIMS TO INCREASE CAPACITY FOR LOCAL SYSTEMIC CHANGE AT THE LEVEL OF THE INDIVIDUAL, OF THE COMMUNITY AND OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE FIELD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPEN BUFFALO'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE THROUGH SKILL BUILDING, NETWORK CONNECTING, AND ACTIVATING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL FOR ALL COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK TO THRIVE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION AND POVERTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lamont Williams Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Grace Tate Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Vukelic Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tristin Jacy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dani Johnson PHD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tommy Mcclam Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $26,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,122,076 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,148,076 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $129,011 |
| 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 | $6,997 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,284,084 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $240,000 |
| 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. | $65,562 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,669 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $334,769 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,570 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $875 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,130 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,120 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $9,539 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,910 |
| 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 | $7,588 |
| Insurance | $4,299 |
| All other expenses | $4,346 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,130,369 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $652,171 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,462 |
| 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 | $23,607 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,265 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $136,468 |
| Total assets | $925,973 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $224,747 |
| 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 | $136,468 |
| Total liabilities | $439,404 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $354,650 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $131,919 |
| 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 | $925,973 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Open Buffalo Inc has awarded $240,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLEAN AIR COALITION OF WNY PURPOSE: Buffalo Community Support | $60,000 |
FEED BUFFALO PURPOSE: Buffalo Community Support | $60,000 |
VOICE BUFFALO INC PURPOSE: Buffalo Community Support | $60,000 |
GALACTIC TRIBE INC PURPOSE: Buffalo Community Support | $60,000 |