Be A Friend Program Inc, operating under the name Bbbs Of Erie Niagara And So Tier, is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (O31) the organization is classified as: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bbbs Of Erie Niagara And So Tier employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bbbs Of Erie Niagara And So Tier 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 12/2023, Bbbs Of Erie Niagara And So Tier generated $857.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF BE-A-FRIEND PROGRAM, INC. COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ERIE, NIAGARA AND THE SOUTHERN TIER IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH, WITH THE VISION THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BE A FRIEND PROGRAM, INC,/ BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAM IS ONE OF 279 AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA. THE MISSION OF THE AGENCY IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. THE AGENCY SEEKS TO REMOVE OBSTACLES AND OVERCOME BARRIER TO ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE BY CONNECTING THEM WITH A MENTOR, A CARING ADULT, WHO CAN BE IN THEIR CORNER. BE A FRIEND PROGRAM, INC. SERVED 317 YOUTH DURING 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christine Farrow President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gust Pullman Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James J Kincaid Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nicholas Campanile Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carolyn Hoyt Stevens Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan Gastle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $40,700 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $165,244 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $108,336 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $508,966 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $823,246 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,667 |
Investment income | $62 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,760 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $857,317 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $110,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,086 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $626,434 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $102,418 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $73,956 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,243 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,211 |
Office expenses | $7,586 |
Information technology | $12,465 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,076 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,884 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,468 |
Insurance | $22,288 |
All other expenses | $25,360 |
Total functional expenses | $1,173,125 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,810 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,158 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $104,905 |
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 | $4,802 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,726 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $141,482 |
Total assets | $586,883 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,818 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $182,354 |
Total liabilities | $228,172 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $324,814 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,897 |
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 | $586,883 |