EIN 47-5317696

Open Buffalo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Open Buffalo collaborates with a diverse group of partners to improve justice, equity, and democracy. Its mission is to advance racial, economic, and ecological justice through skill building, network connecting, and activating leadership opportunities in order for all communities in Western New York to thrive free from discrimination.
Total revenues
$1,532,638
2023
Total expenses
$1,611,321
2023
Total assets
$847,508
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Open Buffalo

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.

Grants made by Open Buffalo

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Confident Girl Mentoring ProgramProject Rise, A New Community Based Effort To Address the Root Causes and Provide Support in the Aftermath of Gun Violence,$135,000
Anchor Wesleyan ChurchProject Rise, A New Community Based Effort To Address the Root Causes and Provide Support in the Aftermath of Gun Violence,$50,000
The Foundry / Net Positive IncProject Rise, A New Community Based Effort To Address the Root Causes and Provide Support in the Aftermath of Gun Violence,$50,000

Who funds Open Buffalo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)Charitable Support. Any Restrictions Have Been Communicated To the Grantee.$141,000
Boston Children's Chorus (BCC)Program/project Support$125,000
Boston Children's Chorus (BCC)General Operating Support$125,000
...and 24 more grants received totalling $1,207,088

Personnel at Open Buffalo

NameTitleCompensation
Franchelle C.H. ParkerExecutive Director$65,562
Todd GeiseDirector of Administration
Leslie NickersonDirector of Leadership Development
Devon PattersonDirector of Community Engagement
Devon DattersonReputy Director

Financials for Open Buffalo

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,374,860
Program services$169,257
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$0
Net income from fundraising events$-11,479
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,532,638

Form 990s for Open Buffalo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-25990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $141,000 from Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo (CFGB)
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Boston Children's Chorus (BCC)
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from Race Forward (RF)
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesCriminal justice
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1327 Jefferson Ave Upper
Buffalo, NY 14208
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Erie County, NY
Website URL
openbuffalo.org/ 
Phone
(716) 243-8777
IRS details
EIN
47-5317696
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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