United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County
- Assets
- $31.6m
- Revenue
- $14.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 09/1960
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 16-0743969
Organization Overview
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2022, United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County 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, United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County generated $14.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.9m during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County has awarded 1,196 individual grants totaling $118,362,814. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BRING PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO CREATE SYSTEMIC COMMUNITY CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM INVESTMENTS - INVESTMENTS (ALLOCATIONS) IN COMPETITIVELY AWARDED GRANT PROGRAMS TO MANY LOCAL AGENCIES, FOCUSED IN OUR "IMPACT" AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. BY INVESTING IN THE HIGHEST NEEDS AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY THE UNITED WAY HOPES TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE OVERALL EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, STABILIZE AND IMPROVE FAMILY FINANCIAL WELL BEING, AND BUILD A STRONG AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
DONOR DESIGNATIONS - THE UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY ALLOWS DONOR CHOICE, WHERE THE DONOR CAN DIRECT GIFTS TO ANY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
GRANT PROGRAM AND INITIATIVES - THESE PROGRAMS ARE AIMED AT PROVIDING SUPPORT TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS AND AGENCIES, AND UNIQUE INITIATIVES PROVIDING SUPPORT AIMED AT THE UNITED WAYS FOCUSED AREAS OF NEED.
COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM SERVICES - WORK DONE IN ANALYZING COMMUNITY NEEDS, FOCUSING RESOURCES, DETERMING AND EVALUATING OUTCOMES AND ENLISTING AGENCY SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Weiner President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $197,875 |
Thomas Wrinn Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $97,296 |
Reverend Rachelle Robinson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Mootry Jr Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nickole Garrison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Brozyna Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,334,511 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,238,571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,573,082 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $427,934 |
| Investment income | $12,605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,775 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,020,396 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,941,187 |
| 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. | $296,686 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $296,686 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,510,723 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $226,227 |
| Other employee benefits | $384,598 |
| Payroll taxes | $209,134 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $174,687 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $180,332 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $240,200 |
| Travel | $15,150 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,602 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $280,867 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $201,934 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $22,489 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,922,295 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,373,339 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,565,424 |
| 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 | $169,015 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,929,976 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,374,514 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,143,369 |
| Total assets | $31,555,637 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $823,526 |
| Grants payable | $3,615,808 |
| Deferred revenue | $28,759 |
| 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 | $687,500 |
| Other liabilities | $2,280,104 |
| Total liabilities | $7,435,697 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,081,804 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,038,136 |
| 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 | $31,555,637 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County has awarded $8,889,294 in support to 114 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO AGENCIES PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO AGENCIES (NET) | $2,931,191 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNITED WAY WORKS | $492,648 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $250,368 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: WNY 211 | $225,000 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $210,452 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: CLOSING THE GAP CLEVEHILL - FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL GRANT | $199,822 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County has recieved totaling $7,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Grange Mutual Charitable Foundation Keene, NH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
William H Frist Family Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $15,866,932 |
| Earnings | $1,060,296 |
| Net Contributions | $260,135 |
| Other Expense | -$43,994 |
| Ending Balance | $17,143,369 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $424,827,168 | $56,076,653 |
Masonic Charity Foundation Of New Jersey Burlington, NJ | $172,221,934 | $43,314,018 |
United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY | $189,540,443 | $45,112,374 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | $71,821,513 | $41,142,392 |
United Way Of Connecticut Rocky Hill, CT | $9,253,569 | $38,307,240 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $277,158,927 | $43,372,124 |
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY | $249,898,212 | $25,804,353 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | $111,398,154 | $23,240,167 |
Colcom Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $406,634,028 | $48,313,267 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj Whippany, NJ | $148,757,737 | $46,864,442 |
Jewish Federation Of Southern New Jersey Cherry Hill, NJ | $14,483,515 | $34,407,041 |
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | $15,393,137 | $25,966,681 |