EIN 16-1272790

Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service provides a radio reading service to the blind. It broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books and other publications read by volunteers online and on-air 24/7. The service has served over 5,000 people across western New York.
Related structure
Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service is a subordinate organization under Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL).
Total revenues
$78,603
2023
Total expenses
$268,861
2023
Total assets
$632,133
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

Produced a 24/7 online and on-air broadcast of newspapers, magazines, books and other publications to people who are blind or have a print disability as read by volunteers. Served more than 5,000 people across western new york - including buffalo, rochester, and the southern tier.

Who funds Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Buffalo Rotary FoundationOffice Furniture$10,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Unrestricted Use$8,584
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$35

Personnel at Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

NameTitleCompensation
Douglas UsiakChief Executive Officer$0
Paul D BeakmanPresident$0
Sue Ann SehlSecretary$0
Ann L ScherffTreasurer$0
Richard DreadVice President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$58,538
Program services$20,000
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$65
Total revenues$78,603

Form 990s for Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-06-29990View PDF
2021-092022-03-07990EZView PDF
2020-092021-06-04990EZView PDF
2019-092020-06-25990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Buffalo Rotary Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,584 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
May 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1199 Harlem Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
nfradioreading.org/ 
Phone
(716) 821-5555
IRS details
EIN
16-1272790
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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