Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences

Organization Overview

Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences 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 09/2021, Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BUFFALO SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCES (THE SOCIETY) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES THE BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND THE TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFITS OF THE SCIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLLECTIONS - ASSEMBLING, PRESERVING AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH ASSOCIATED WITH A REGIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 750,000 SPECIMENS AND ARTIFACTS.


EDUCATION AND EXHIBITS - OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE PROVIDING EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. THIS INCLUDES SCIENTIFIC LECTURES, PUBLICATIONS, CLASSES, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.


TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE - 264 ACRE NATURE REFUGE DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marisa Wigglesworth
President & CEO
$224,055
Jeffrey Knapp
Director Of Finance And Administration-Eff. 8/2021
$35,073
David A Busch
Chair
$0
Joseph Lombardo
Secretary
$0
Steven A Perrigo
Vice Chair
$0
Onkham On Rattanaphasouk CPA
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Kirst Construction Inc
Construction Services
$255,790
Picone Construction
Construction Services
$136,284
Trane
Air Conditioning Services
$210,013
Tri-delta Resources Corp
Server/network Infrastructure
$122,725
Premcom
Data Infrastructure
$134,185
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,880,439
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,089,193
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,969,632
Total Program Service Revenue$1,014,760
Investment income $339,598
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,416,846
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,151
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,760,811

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Buffalo Society Of Natural Sciences has recieved totaling $450,947.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; FISHING IS FUN PROGRAM; ANNUAL FUND; CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING; PERMANENT ENDOWMENT; TIFFT NATURE PRESERVE; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; INCLUSIVE CULTURALS INITIATIVE; IN MEMORY OF

$271,117
Cullen Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: EAST-SCI OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVE

$77,206
First Niagara Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$50,000
Community Connections Of Ny Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: STEM GRANTS

$19,000
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies

Getzville, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$17,082
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$10,250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$484,913
Earnings$83,876
Other Expense$26,337
Ending Balance$542,452

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