A Taste of Buffalo Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
A Taste of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in East Amherst, New York, registered in 1995, with $1,065,435 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 366, East Amherst, NY, 14051 EIN 16-1390601 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 9.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$119K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Taste of Buffalo Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Taste of Buffalo Inc: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Taste of Buffalo Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Taste of Buffalo Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 366, East Amherst, NY, 14051
- City
- East Amherst
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.3M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $119K
Operating margin
-1.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$119K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$119K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,065,435▼9.7% | $1,075,893▼9.9% | $119,422▼7.3% | $119,422▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,180,009▼6.4% | $1,193,605▼11.8% | $128,841▼1.1% | $128,841▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,260,325▲0.4% | $1,352,583▲14.0% | $130,329▼40.4% | $153,017▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,255,644▲64.3% | $1,186,580▲41.9% | $218,505▲28.2% | $218,839▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $764,227▲490% | $836,456▲332% | $170,500▼25.0% | $193,833▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $129,639▼90.4% | $193,781▼86.8% | $227,310▼21.5% | $239,572▼22.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $1,356,552▲0.1% | $1,467,300▲5.5% | $289,750▼28.3% | $310,374▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,355,024▼4.2% | $1,390,683▼0.8% | $404,249▼7.3% | $408,319▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,414,932▲10.0% | $1,401,231▲6.4% | $436,139▲5.8% | $515,653▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,285,903▼12.0% | $1,316,974▼8.5% | $412,341▼5.2% | $425,346▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,460,940▲15.1% | $1,439,733▲16.3% | $434,881▲3.2% | $448,628▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,268,861 | $1,238,172▲6.7% | $421,600▼1.0% | $426,283▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,160,860▼6.1% | $425,701▲19.7% | $468,638▲31.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,236,820▼9.0% | $355,500▲9.7% | $357,150▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,359,179▼3.5% | $324,090▲9.0% | $342,090▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,408,386 | $297,336 | $318,496 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $145K total
11 grants to A Taste of Buffalo Inc totaling $145K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2023 | $12,530 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2022 | $13,018 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2021 | $11,683 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2020 | $7,487 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2019 | $11,461 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2018 | $11,265 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2017 | $15,500 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2016 | $15,500 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2016 | $15,500 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorships | 2015 | $15,500 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorships | 2014 | $15,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Taste of Buffalo Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Taste of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1390601, based in East Amherst, New York.
- What is A Taste of Buffalo Inc's EIN?
- A Taste of Buffalo Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1390601.
- How much revenue does A Taste of Buffalo Inc report?
- A Taste of Buffalo Inc reported $1,065,435 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Taste of Buffalo Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Taste of Buffalo Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Taste of Buffalo Inc (EIN 16-1390601) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.