Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1933, with $2,962,128 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
282 Babcock St, Buffalo, NY, 14210 EIN 16-0849516 Since 1933
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▼ 16.6% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.2M
Net assets
$2.9M
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.
B
—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 Boys & Girls Clubs 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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -8% 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc: 11 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 Boys & Girls Clubs 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 Boys & Girls Clubs 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
- 282 Babcock St, Buffalo, NY, 14210
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.4M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-7.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,962,128▼16.6% | $3,194,603▼6.6% | $2,859,093▼7.5% | $3,995,534▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,553,088▲8.5% | $3,421,652▼2.6% | $3,091,568▲4.4% | $4,154,815▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,274,297▼12.3% | $3,513,653▼0.4% | $2,960,132▼7.5% | $4,134,062▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,733,726▼18.9% | $3,527,917▼15.9% | $3,199,488▲6.9% | $4,708,264▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,606,309▲16.1% | $4,194,914▲8.6% | $2,993,679▲15.9% | $3,962,657▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,967,406▲1.5% | $3,861,499▲5.5% | $2,582,284▲6.0% | $3,999,629▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,907,681▼6.7% | $3,661,197▼13.2% | $2,436,377▲11.3% | $3,237,097▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,186,442▼10.2% | $4,217,194▼3.8% | $2,189,893▼1.4% | $3,166,613▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,660,554▲4.9% | $4,385,283▲0.5% | $2,220,645▲14.2% | $3,239,129▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,443,339▲3.4% | $4,365,541▼5.2% | $1,945,374▲4.2% | $2,982,419▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,297,145▼1.3% | $4,605,287▲8.3% | $1,867,576▼14.2% | $2,710,666▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,353,566 | $4,253,495▲8.6% | $2,175,718▲4.8% | $2,867,502▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,918,434▲3.8% | $2,075,647▼15.3% | $3,249,408▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,774,116▼9.1% | $2,451,524▲8.4% | $3,426,649▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,153,531▲7.6% | $2,262,522▼15.7% | $3,305,804▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,859,458 | $2,684,117 | $3,612,980 | 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 · $3.7M total
44 grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc totaling $3.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General support | 2024 | $278,388 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $16,204 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $15,552 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for children and families experiencing hunger and hardship | 2024 | $5,608 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2023 | $294,010 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $139,639 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $91,645 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $33,669 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $11,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,382 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,952 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $258,259 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $17,540 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $10,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,124 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0849516, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0849516.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc report?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc reported $2,962,128 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc (EIN 16-0849516) 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.