Buffalo Urban League Inc

Organization Overview

Buffalo Urban League Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (P22) the organization is classified as: Urban League, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Buffalo Urban League Inc employed 162 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Urban League 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 03/2022, Buffalo Urban League Inc generated $8.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE IS TO EMPOWER AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES, AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN SECURING ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - IN CONJUNCTION WITH LABOR DEPARTMENTS, AREA BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, COLLEGES AND THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, JOB READINESS, SUPPORT SERVICES, LITERACY AND CAREER INFORMATION TO YOUTH AND ADULTS TO TRANSITION THEM INTO EMPLOYMENT, COLLEGE, ADVANCED TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS AND/OR MILITARY.


HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - AS A HUD CERTIFIED COUNSELING ORGANIZATION, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS AND MORTGAGE DEFAULT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL CAPACITY/LITERACY, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENTS AND MORTGAGES, FAIR HOUSING AND ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING COUNSELING AND ASSISTS FAMILIES SEEKING APARTMENT AND HOUSING COUNSELING. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND LOW INTEREST LOANS TO MINORITY AND/OR WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.


FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - THE LEAGUE PROVIDES PREVENTIVE AND WRAP SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND KEEP THEM SAFELY TOGETHER. THE LEAGUE IS AN AUTHORIZED FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION AGENCY THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO FOSTER AND/OR ADOPT CHILDREN. THE LEAGUE OPERATES A FULL SERVICE CENTER FOR SENIORS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM, THEY ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Beauford Jr
President & CEO
$142,158
Hon James W Pitts
Vice Chair
$0
Steve Finch
Chairperson
$0
Jennifer L Washington
Vice Chair
$0
Edward A Johnson Former
Treasurer
$0
Yvonne S Minor-Ragan PHD
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$119,595
Membership dues$5,802
Fundraising events$91,748
Related organizations$0
Government grants $521,842
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,404,549
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,143,536
Total Program Service Revenue$6,013,138
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $99,569
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $15,282
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,296,153

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Buffalo Urban League Inc has recieved totaling $415,623.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Urban League Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$112,473
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING

$92,820
Feedmore Western New York Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM EXPENSES

$54,192
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$45,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; ART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE; IN HONOR OF

$22,500
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