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EIN 22-2970899

Buffalo Media Resources

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Buffalo
State
New York
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Buffalo Media Resources envisions a community that celebrates freedom of expression through film and digital media. Established in 1985, the organization remains as the only one in Western New York with education, equipment access, and exhibition programming dedicated to exploring film and digital media arts. It is entering its 33rd year and is located in Buffalo, NY.
Total revenues
$471,221
2023
Total expenses
$471,251
2023
Total assets
$414,467
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Buffalo Media Resources

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.

Who funds Buffalo Media Resources

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Simons FoundationIn the Sun's Absence Gift$58,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Charitable Support. Any Restrictions Have Been Communicated To the Grantee.$30,000
The Children's Guild FoundationDigital Art Technology Grant$20,254
...and 6 more grants received

Financials for Buffalo Media Resources

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$425,314
Program services$29,750
Investment income and dividends$3,128
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$11,275
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,754
Total revenues$471,221

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Data update history
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $58,000 from Simons Foundation
December 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Boston Children's Chorus (BCC)
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $34,500 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
squeaky.org/ 
Phone
(716) 884-7172
IRS details
EIN
22-2970899
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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