Central Terminal Restoration Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1998, with $1,755,116 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▲ 121.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$471K
Net assets
$8.7M
Employees
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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 Central Terminal Restoration Corp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Central Terminal Restoration Corp: 222 mo reserves · +73% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Central Terminal Restoration Corp— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Central Terminal Restoration Corp: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $220K (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
73.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.2M
Total liabilities
$10.4M
Net assets
$8.7M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,755,116▲122% | $471,039▲25.1% | $8,709,104▲17.3% | $19,153,835▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $792,090▼79.5% | $376,621▲37.9% | $7,425,027▲5.9% | $17,029,607▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,857,835▲136% | $273,043▲32.8% | $7,009,558▲105% | $18,562,131▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,632,143▲791% | $205,681▲406% | $3,424,766▲111% | $14,815,665▲722% | 990 |
| 2018 | $183,155▼34.3% | $40,650▼80.0% | $1,626,131▲9.6% | $1,802,600▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $278,582▲255% | $202,782▲91.7% | $1,483,626▲5.4% | $1,622,045▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,492▲54.9% | $105,797▲151% | $1,407,826▼1.9% | $1,451,596▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $50,668▼37.3% | $42,101▼48.6% | $1,435,131▼0.9% | $1,499,458▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $80,754▼63.3% | $81,899▼33.4% | $1,448,609▼0.1% | $1,451,568▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $220,218 | $122,931▼3.1% | $1,449,754▲7.2% | $1,768,915▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $126,799▼15.3% | $1,352,467▲8.4% | $1,681,954▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $149,650▲54.0% | $1,248,182▲2.2% | $1,556,491▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $97,190 | $1,220,823 | $1,222,696 | 990 |
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9 grants to Central Terminal Restoration Corp totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Central terminal predevelopment support for real estate development expertise | 2022 | $25,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Historic preservation | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; welcome entry | 2021 | $205,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Central terminal restoration corporation | 2020 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Central terminal restoration corporation | 2019 | $200,000 |
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Data for Central Terminal Restoration Corp (EIN 16-1536196) 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.