A Taste Of Buffalo Inc is located in Lancaster, NY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Taste Of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, A Taste Of Buffalo Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOOD FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE GREATER BUFFALO, NY AND SHOWCASE AREA RESTAURANTS, WINERIES, AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE EVENT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD FESTIVAL REVENUE PROVIDED BY SALES TO PEOPLE ATTENDING THE TWO DAY EVENT. THE EVENT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO DOWNTOWN BUFFALO, NY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Luke Baecker Board Member/general Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rozana Ayanbadejo Board Member/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Mamot Board Member/1st Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Mahoney Board Member/2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Reis Board Member/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amber Hartman Board Member/past Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,247,810 |
Investment income | $7,834 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,255,644 |
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. | $2,039 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $131,854 |
Fees for services: Legal | $304 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,411 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,744 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $17,914 |
All other expenses | $168,471 |
Total functional expenses | $1,186,580 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,113 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $91,726 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $218,839 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $180 |
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 | $154 |
Total liabilities | $334 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $218,505 |
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 | $218,839 |
Over the last fiscal year, A Taste Of Buffalo Inc has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: DONATION - TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: DONATION - TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that A Taste Of Buffalo Inc has recieved totaling $11,683.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Independent Health Association Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP FOR HEALTHY LIVING | $11,683 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Erie County Agricultural Society Hamburg, NY | $60,939,761 | $12,196,655 |
York County Agricultural Society York, PA | $13,244,124 | $7,172,303 |
Massachusetts Corrections Officers Federated Union Milford, MA | $5,016,192 | $3,161,226 |
Sussex County Farm And Horse Show Association Inc Branchville, NJ | $4,070,051 | $2,708,757 |
New England Fuel Institute Inc Wilmington, MA | $718,912 | $1,881,576 |
Pennsylvania Petroleum Association Inc Middletown, PA | $4,020,377 | $1,812,041 |
Champlain Valley Exposition Inc Essex Junction, VT | $5,539,435 | $1,655,626 |
Hampshire Franklin And Hampden Agricultural Soc Northampton, MA | $5,535,484 | $2,024,301 |
Rensselaer County Agricultural And Horticultural Society Schaghticoke, NY | $177,388 | $1,283,672 |
The Woodstock Agricultural Society Woodstock, CT | $6,649,911 | $1,484,894 |
A Taste Of Buffalo Inc Lancaster, NY | $218,839 | $1,255,644 |
Washington County Fair Inc Greenwich, NY | $4,674,177 | $1,578,526 |