Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1987, with $5,280,863 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
403 Main St Ste 630, Buffalo, NY, 14203 EIN 16-1298671 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.3M
▲ 13.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.6M
Net assets
$989K
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 Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -6% 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 Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc: 2 mo reserves · -6% 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 Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau 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 Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.3M (FY2013) to $5.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $989K
Operating margin
-6.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$989K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,280,863▲13.3% | $5,603,782▲7.3% | $988,823▼24.6% | $2,350,034▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,659,388▲12.8% | $5,224,015▲14.0% | $1,311,742▼30.1% | $1,975,467▼26.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,130,640▼33.0% | $4,581,646▼23.7% | $1,876,369▼19.4% | $2,689,324▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,164,269▼10.6% | $6,005,834▲11.4% | $2,327,375▲7.3% | $3,394,435▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,896,089▲62.7% | $5,391,955▲27.3% | $2,168,940▲226% | $3,151,668▲191% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,237,343▲0.1% | $4,236,782▲0.3% | $664,806▲0.1% | $1,084,872▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,233,211▲0.1% | $4,225,944▲1.2% | $664,245▲1.1% | $1,100,302▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,229,923▼0.6% | $4,174,880▼1.4% | $656,978▲9.1% | $1,211,901▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,255,776▲0.9% | $4,232,044▲1.5% | $601,935▲4.1% | $1,112,347▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,219,103▼4.6% | $4,168,596▼11.3% | $578,203▲9.6% | $971,804▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,424,179▲3.4% | $4,698,451▲19.4% | $527,696▼34.2% | $898,215▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,277,829 | $3,934,360▼4.8% | $801,968▲74.9% | $1,162,610▲63.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,134,848▲7.6% | $458,499▲7.9% | $709,801▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,841,895▲12.4% | $425,095▲3.2% | $803,176▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,416,789 | $411,972 | $746,815 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1298671, based in Buffalo, New York.
- What is Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc's EIN?
- Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1298671.
- How much revenue does Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc report?
- Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc reported $5,280,863 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buffalo Niagara Convention & Vistors Bureau Inc (EIN 16-1298671) 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.