Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1960, with $192,202 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
79 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203 EIN 16-0761958 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$192K
▼ 6.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$147K
Net assets
$501K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Partnership Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · +23% 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 Partnership Foundation: 41 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A 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 Partnership Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Partnership Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $95K (FY2009) to $192K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $106KNet assets $501K
Operating margin
23.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$607K
Total liabilities
$106K
Net assets
$501K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,202▼6.5% | $147,228▼62.3% | $500,750▲9.9% | $606,828▼34.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $205,482▲25.3% | $390,152▼15.5% | $455,776▼28.8% | $919,749▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $164,047▼34.5% | $461,675▼15.9% | $640,446▼31.7% | $1,024,846▼27.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $250,592▼70.8% | $549,086▲104% | $938,074▼24.1% | $1,418,019▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $858,162▲45.7% | $268,682▲106% | $1,236,568▲91.1% | $1,282,816▲80.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $588,992▲1535% | $130,267▲754% | $647,088▲244% | $709,840▲202% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,019▼82.5% | $15,250▼92.6% | $188,363▲12.4% | $234,758▼7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $206,287▼8.4% | $205,598▼10.2% | $167,594▲0.4% | $253,989▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $225,277▲125% | $229,011▲83.0% | $166,905▼2.2% | $253,300▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $100,274▼25.9% | $125,159▼6.5% | $170,639▼12.7% | $292,034▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $135,281 | $133,848▼1.6% | $195,524▲0.7% | $293,314▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $135,275 | $136,002▲23.1% | $194,091▼0.4% | $293,552▼49.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $110,438▲1.8% | $194,818▲11.3% | $580,039▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $108,483▼1.7% | $174,981▼11.6% | $616,479▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | $95,129 | $110,335 | $198,035 | $666,039 | 990EZ |
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 · $959K total
20 grants to Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation totaling $959K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $55,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2024 | $13,275 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $80,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2023 | $34,109 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Benefits cliff calculator work; youth employment coalition employer engagement; 2022 symposium & business assessment; research and development of an internal assessment tool | 2022 | $156,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2022 | $54,964 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; diversity and inclusion; 2022 hr toolkit and employer survey | 2021 | $169,887 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2021 | $12,060 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2020 | $22,461 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship | 2020 | $5,278 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | For general support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | For general support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Diversity and inclusion | 2019 | $133,212 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0761958, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation's EIN?
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0761958.
- How much revenue does Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation report?
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation reported $192,202 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation (EIN 16-0761958) 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.