Buffalo Commons Charter School is located in Buffalo, NY. 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, Buffalo Commons Charter School employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Commons 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, Buffalo Commons Charter School generated $382.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $379.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 37.6% per year over the past 2 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
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL TO PREPARE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND AND CIRCUMSTANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2021 AND WILL WELCOME THEIR FIRST STUDENTS (GRADES K-1) IN FISCAL 2023. THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS, CREATIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE K-8 LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT USES RESEARCH-BASED TEACHING PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING TO ELIMINATE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND TO PREPARE A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ari Goldberg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Stevens Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trey Thompson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Krystle Hinton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danielle Bruno Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cherish Davis Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $337,384 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,284 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $382,668 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $382,668 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,083 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,083 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $58,566 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,249 |
Other employee benefits | $12,186 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $23,933 |
Advertising and promotion | $51,555 |
Office expenses | $15,799 |
Information technology | $14,363 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,439 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,075 |
Interest | $8,750 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,810 |
Insurance | $7,553 |
All other expenses | $24,000 |
Total functional expenses | $379,361 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,010 |
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 | $13,908 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $46,409 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $219,327 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,361 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $164,123 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $221,484 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$2,157 |
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 | $219,327 |