Buffalo Urban Development Corporation is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Urban Development Corporation 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 12/2020, Buffalo Urban Development Corporation generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT THE URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE REGION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, REMEDIATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DISTRESSED PROPERTIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MISSION OF BUFFALO URBAN DEVELOPMENT (BUDC) IS TO SUPPORT THE URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE REGION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, REMEDIATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DISTRESSED PROPERTIES, AND TO ENGAGE IN RELATED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING AND/OR RETAINING NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES TO THE CITY AS PART OF THE REGION. THE MISSION OF BUDC ALSO INCLUDES SUPPORTING THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN BUFFALO BY SERVING AS THE LEAD MANAGEMENT ENTITY FOR BUFFALO BUILDING REUSE PROJECT (BBRP) INITIATIVES, WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF BUFFALO, INCLUDING THE COORDINATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DOWNTOWN ADAPTIVE RE-USE PROJECTS AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brandye Merriweather President | Officer | 37.5 | $112,813 |
Rebecca Gandour Executive Vice President | Officer | 37.5 | $107,619 |
Peter Cammarata President - Thru 3/21 | Officer | 37.5 | $63,293 |
Hon Byron Brown Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Zanner Secretary | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Mollie Profic Treasurer | Officer | 9.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Apollo Dismantlingservices Llc Asbestos Abatement & Demolition | 12/30/20 | $198,757 |
Hurwitz & Fine Pc Attorney Services | 12/30/20 | $166,647 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,924,033 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,892,342 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,816,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $324,500 |
Investment income | $472,487 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $140,611 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,377 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,769,050 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,652,041 |
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. | $428,430 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,072 |
Other employee benefits | $41,628 |
Payroll taxes | $29,891 |
Fees for services: Management | $91,454 |
Fees for services: Legal | $95,256 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,561,299 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,496 |
Office expenses | $611 |
Information technology | $1,382 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $250,445 |
Travel | $536 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,116 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $77,916 |
Insurance | $258,668 |
All other expenses | $7,118 |
Total functional expenses | $8,043,490 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,574,396 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $13,649,610 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $61,465,659 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,645,085 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,135,781 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,715,625 |
Total assets | $100,186,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,687,764 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $13,855,911 |
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 | $712,751 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $16,256,426 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $79,909,176 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,020,554 |
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 | $100,186,156 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Buffalo Urban Development Corporation has recieved totaling $1,310,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mlb-Mlbpa Youth Development Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $960,000 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: RALPH C. WILSON, JR. CENTENNIAL PARK IN BUFFALO | $300,000 |
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING FOR RALPH C. WILSON JR. CENTENNIAL PARK MANAGEMENT | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund Inc New York, NY | $14,654,854 | $7,980,604 |
Bottom Line Inc Boston, MA | $17,407,844 | $19,309,420 |
Cidny-Independent Living Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,867,599 | $12,474,702 |
Neighborhood Stabilization Corporation Boston, MA | $29,880,510 | $6,854,139 |
Buffalo Urban Development Corporation Buffalo, NY | $100,186,156 | $9,769,050 |
Berks Community Action Program Inc Reading, PA | $2,377,966 | $7,401,234 |
Juvenile Justice Center Of Phila Philadelphia, PA | $3,150,884 | $6,364,511 |
The Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston Boston, MA | $15,922,090 | $6,711,889 |
128 West Transportation Council Inc Waltham, MA | $2,138,696 | $3,791,714 |
Mass Mentoring Partnership Inc Boston, MA | $3,908,855 | $3,737,455 |
Excavators 731 Property Corp Astoria, NY | $23,888,581 | $2,129,993 |
Addie Mae Collins Community Services New York, NY | $1,021,619 | $2,927,389 |