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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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L Nathan Hare Former President & CEO | 0 | $165,025 | |
Thomas Kim President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $153,208 |
Chelsea White Evp And Chief Of Education | 40 | $127,800 | |
Deanne Montgomery VP Of Finance & COO (part Year) | Officer | 40 | $104,597 |
Sharada Briggs Comptroller | Officer | 40 | $77,190 |
Dr Raquel Schmidt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Hodgson Russ Llp Legal Counsel Services | 2/27/22 | $336,068 |
Ubmd Family Medicine Dart Program Services | 2/27/22 | $397,616 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,713,134 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $121,918 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $360,132 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $275,798 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $163,161 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,321,985 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $496,277 |
Other employee benefits | $3,169,439 |
Payroll taxes | $1,000,376 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $384,653 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $80,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,810,743 |
Advertising and promotion | $108,020 |
Office expenses | $158,373 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,457,832 |
Travel | $35,725 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $210,000 |
Interest | $7,900 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159,325 |
Insurance | $324,715 |
All other expenses | $444,525 |
Total functional expenses | $30,395,124 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,180,543 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,527 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,849,528 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,519,404 |
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 | $45,516 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,250,635 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $813,037 |
Investments—program-related | $252,419 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,956,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,060,803 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,238,337 |
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 | $970,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,408,490 |
Total liabilities | $8,677,630 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,278,979 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $11,956,609 |
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 Recipient | Amount |
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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 |
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 Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Core Services Group Inc Brooklyn, NY | $39,760,197 | $115,882,548 |
Urban Affairs Coalition Philadelphia, PA | $25,704,306 | $97,554,481 |
Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation Brooklyn, NY | $543,633,704 | $68,378,369 |
Cent For Urban Community Svcs New York, NY | $78,734,129 | $72,768,234 |
The Community Preservation Corporation New York, NY | $1,407,109,282 | $65,839,600 |
Quincy Community Action Programs Inc Quincy, MA | $14,865,186 | $43,148,267 |
Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc Elmsford, NY | $7,932,264 | $37,716,573 |
Reinvestment Fund Inc Philadelphia, PA | $609,259,384 | $44,624,452 |
St Nicks Alliance Corp Brooklyn, NY | $44,353,994 | $35,596,992 |
National Council For Community Development Inc Brooklyn, NY | $24,193,687 | $38,165,020 |
The Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc Buffalo, NY | $11,956,609 | $31,001,421 |
Community Action Pioneer Valley Inc Greenfield, MA | $7,969,732 | $29,838,934 |