The Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc

Organization Overview

The Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc employed 655 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Action Organization Of Western New York 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 02/2022, Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc generated $31.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.4m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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.

Since 2022, Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $2,713,134. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAO HEAD START (HS) AND EARLY HEAD START (EHS) CONTRIBUTES TO THE WELL-BEING AND SUCCESS OF 1,080 HS AND 205 EHS IN ERIE COUNTY, 200 HS SLOTS FOR NIAGARA COUNTY, AND THE PROGRAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH TEN (10) DAYCARE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY (190) INFANTS/TODDLERS. 10% OF THE HS/EHS OPENINGS ARE RESERVED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CAO ALSO PARTNERS WITH EARLY HEAD START CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIPS TO SERVICE 190 PRESCHOOLERS AT 14 LOCATIONS. WE HAVE OVER 31 EDUCATION AGREEMENTS AND OVER 90 COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COOPERATIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS.


COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - THE CAO IS A COMMUNITY BASED, CITIZEN DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES ESSENTIAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS ACROSS ERIE COUNTY, NY WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN SITE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTIONS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING, REPORTING TO FUNDING SOURCES AND CREATING AND MAINTAINING VITAL PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ON AVERAGE WE SERVE OVER 34,879 INDIVIDUALS AND OVER 34,760 FAMILIES AT OVER 7 SITES ANNUALLY.


THE CAO DRUG ABUSE, RESEARCH AND TREATMENT PROGRAM (DART) CURRENTLY SERVES 565 CONSUMERS IN OUR OUTPATIENT OPIATE TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE CLIENTS ATTEND OUR CLINIC DAILY AT WHICH TIME THEY RECEIVE MEDICATION, METHADONE THAT ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RECOVERY FROM OPIATE DEPENDENCE. CLIENTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO ATTEND WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH THEIR ASSIGNED COUNSELOR AS WELL AS GROUP THERAPY, WHOSE GOALS ARE TO IDENTIFY THE ANTECEDENTS TO ADDICTION AND DEVELOP AND MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR RECOVERY PLANS. DURING THIS PERIOD THE DART PROGRAM CONDUCTED 170,723 DISPENSING AND 37,559 CLINICAL EPISODES OF CARE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Hodgson Russ Llp
Legal Counsel Services
$336,068
Ubmd Family Medicine
Dart Program Services
$397,616
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$7,583
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,584,756
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,906
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,618,245
Total Program Service Revenue$4,627,521
Investment income $372
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$264,697
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $31,001,421

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc has awarded $2,713,134 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HOLY CROSS HEAD START INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: Program Support

$2,015,047

KIDZ ZONE

PURPOSE: Program Support

$158,440

SENECA BABCOCK EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY

PURPOSE: Program Support

$139,627

PUDDLE JUMPERS

PURPOSE: Program Support

$86,868

QUEEN CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

PURPOSE: Program Support

$78,495

STARLIGHT FAMILY DAYCARE

PURPOSE: Program Support

$70,026
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc has recieved totaling $153,051.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; HEAD START; REMOTE LEARNING PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS

$65,682
Feedmore Western New York Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM EXPENSES

$62,369
John R Oishei Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: COVID-19 RECOVERY

$15,000
Education Trust Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Support

$10,000
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