West Buffalo Charter School
- Assets
- $15.4m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 120
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 11/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-4675452
Organization Overview
West Buffalo Charter School is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, West Buffalo Charter School employed 120 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Buffalo Charter School 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 06/2022, West Buffalo Charter School generated $8.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A STIMULATING ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND A SAFE, INVITING, RESPECTFUL SCHOOL CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WBCS BEGAN OPERATING IN AUGUST 2012 WITH GRADES K- 2, EXPANDING TO 4TH GRADE BY 2014. WHILE ITS ORIGINAL CHARTER CALLED FOR A K- 4 GRADE SPAN, THE NYSED DEPARTMENT APPROVED THE SCHOOL'S APPLICATION IN FEBRUARY 2016 TO EXPAND ITS PROGRAM THROUGH 8TH GRADE. THE APPLICATION WAS MADE DUE TO THE SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN GRADES K-4 AS WELL AS STRONG STUDENT AND FAMILY REQUESTS FOR AN EXPANDED PROGRAM. IN JULY 2016, WBCS BEGAN PHASE ONE OF A TWO-PHASED EXPANSION PLAN. THE FIRST PHASE WAS A $1.7 MILLION EXPANSION TO ITS ORIGINAL BUILDING WHICH THE SCHOOL FULLY SELF-FINANCED FROM OPERATING CASH FLOW. THIS EIGHT-CLASSROOM ADDITION WOULD PROVIDE SPACE FOR THE IMMEDIATE GRADE EXPANSION NEEDS WHILE CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING WERE FINALIZED FOR THE REMAINING SPACE NEEDS. IN JULY 2017, WBCS BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON PHASE TWO, A 30,000 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION WHICH WOULD ACCOMMODATE THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, IMPROVED ADMINISTRATIVE SPACES AND A FULL-SIZED GYM. THE TOTAL COST OF THIS EXPANSION WAS APPROXIMATELY $10 MILLION WHICH INCLUDED $3.5 MILLION TO PAY OFF THE PREVIOUS MORTGAGE AND LEASE. THE TOTAL PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN JULY 2018 AND CURRENTLY HOUSES GRADES K-8 WITH ENROLLMENT CAPPED AT 500 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL HAS ALWAYS ENROLLED A LARGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (SWD) HOWEVER MANY STUDENTS WITH MORE SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WOULD OFTEN TRANSFER BACK TO THE DISTRICT UPON THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL'S COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE) RECOMMENDATION THAT A MORE RESTRICTIVE (SELF-CONTAINED) CLASSROOM WOULD BETTER MEET THE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS. DUE TO THIS TREND, THE SCHOOL CREATED ITS OWN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM IN 2019 (8:1:1) AND NOW HAS THREE MULTI-AGE 8:1:1 CLASSROOMS WHICH ACCOMMODATE 24 STUDENTS REQUIRING A SELF-CONTAINED SETTING. THIS ALSO INCREASED THE TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF THE SCHOOL BY 24 ADDITIONAL STUDENTS WITHOUT INCREASING THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS CLASS SIZES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Todoro School Leader | Officer | 40 | $166,869 |
Elizabeth Sterns Finance & Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $164,104 |
Peter Heffley President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorrei Dicamillo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Deuschle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Schreck Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rp Oak Hill Building Company Construction Services | 6/29/19 | $4,698,958 |
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center Speech Pathologists And Related Services | 6/29/19 | $121,440 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,034,727 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $81,620 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,116,347 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,217,970 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $8,384,280 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $407,760 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $407,760 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,999,673 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $276,358 |
| Other employee benefits | $485,376 |
| Payroll taxes | $357,942 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $190,831 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,021 |
| Office expenses | $376,881 |
| Information technology | $108,234 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,974 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $78,243 |
| Interest | $456,189 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $442,742 |
| Insurance | $40,184 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,661,204 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,700,320 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $581,755 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $862,463 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $134,344 |
| 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 | $11,928,627 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $147,571 |
| Total assets | $15,355,080 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $967,548 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $171,596 |
| 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 | $6,776,153 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,915,297 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,366,783 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $73,000 |
| 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 | $15,355,080 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that West Buffalo Charter School has recieved totaling $74,733.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cullen Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: GOOD TO GREAT 2020-IMPLEMENTATION GRANT | $74,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $233 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Our World Neighborhood Charter School Astoria, NY | $8,035,800 | $19,394,981 |
Zeta Charter Schools - New York City Bronx, NY | $8,294,050 | $24,042,847 |
Tapestry Charter School Buffalo, NY | $42,673,326 | $19,036,142 |
Belmont Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $6,922,339 | $21,008,354 |
Riverton Street Charter School Jamaica, NY | $876,028 | $18,020,045 |
Community Partnership Charter School Brooklyn, NY | $6,697,823 | $17,421,510 |
University Heights Charter School Of Excellence Inc Newark, NJ | $19,966,425 | $19,377,888 |
Propel Charter School Sunrise Pittsburgh, PA | $9,914,076 | $19,454,226 |
West Oak Lane Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $9,484,536 | $17,633,515 |
New World Preparatory Charter School Staten Island, NY | $11,039,877 | $15,891,688 |
Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School Somerset, NJ | $11,475,546 | $18,846,415 |
Mast Community Charter School Iii Philadelphia, PA | $53,124,349 | $21,172,350 |