Braille Group Of Buffalo Incorporated is located in Getzville, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Braille Group Of Buffalo Incorporated 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 12/2021, Braille Group Of Buffalo Incorporated generated $26.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
(1) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE-OF-CHARGE BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED BRAILLE READERS IN THE EIGHT COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK. (2) THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A FREE LENDING LIBRARY FOR LOCAL VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. (3) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS BRAILLE MASTERS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL IN THE UNITED STATES, AND, INTERNATIONALLY, IN ORDER TO COVER EXPENSES OF PRODUCING THIS MATERIAL. (4) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BRAILLE TRANSCRIBING CLASSES FOR FUTURE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CERTIFIED TRANSCRIBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bonnie Bauenfeind Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Chelsea Hale Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Craig Werner Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Ann Mcelwee Vice-Preside | 2 | $0 | |
Jill Pariso President | 2 | $0 | |
Janelle Carpenter Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,828 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,505 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $977 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,310 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,839 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,075 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,744 |
Other expenses | $19,031 |
Total expenses | $25,689 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $194,308 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $199,536 |
Total liabilities | $3,298 |
Net assets or fund balances | $196,238 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Braille Group Of Buffalo Incorporated has recieved totaling $50.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | $50 |
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