Green Options Buffalo
Only null% goes to programs
Green Options Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2011, with $1,207,169 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
313 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY, 14204 EIN 27-2501533 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▼ 13.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$285K
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 Green Options Buffalo— 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 rating3 mo reserves · -10% 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 Green Options Buffalo: 3 mo reserves · -10% 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 Green Options Buffalo— 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 Green Options Buffalo: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 313 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY, 14204
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $375K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $405KNet assets $285K
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$690K
Total liabilities
$405K
Net assets
$285K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,207,169▼13.4% | $1,324,323▲1.0% | $284,748▼29.1% | $690,119▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,394,714▲36.7% | $1,310,976▲15.3% | $401,902▲26.3% | $624,048▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,020,574▼7.1% | $1,136,976▲9.2% | $318,164▼26.8% | $539,721▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,098,884▲38.5% | $1,041,490▼12.4% | $434,566▲15.2% | $500,404▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $793,376▼40.8% | $1,189,271▲35.4% | $377,172▼51.2% | $431,511▼46.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,339,645▲34.7% | $878,230▲16.4% | $773,067▲148% | $802,453▲145% | 990 |
| 2018 | $994,566▲71.5% | $754,721▲24.5% | $311,652▲334% | $327,096▲301% | 990 |
| 2017 | $579,987▼6.6% | $606,442▲1.1% | $71,807▼26.9% | $81,545▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $620,649▲30.4% | $599,746▲34.1% | $98,262▲27.0% | $106,802▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $476,055▲26.1% | $447,143▲19.5% | $77,359▲62.4% | $88,932▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $377,454▲0.7% | $374,238▲7.7% | $47,622▲4.3% | $70,800▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,719 | $347,447▼19.3% | $45,646▲148% | $49,855▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $430,575▲138% | $18,374▼72.1% | $60,259▼42.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $180,892 | $65,789 | $105,535 | 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 · $4.2M total
25 grants to Green Options Buffalo totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2024 | $40,175 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $2,862,240 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2023 | $38,286 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $19,471 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,764 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Gobike strategic initiatives fund; sisters cycling; in support of gobike buffalo's new east buffalo 313 broadway site; building youth bicycling and access; | 2022 | $73,908 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2022 | $36,161 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2022 | $27,400 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; gobike; buffalo youth bike bank: ensuring safe and equitable access to free play; building connectivity and increasing safety of buffalo's bicycle network: forest avenue; bicycles as a vehicle for free play; building an active mobility culture in the city of niagara falls | 2021 | $140,736 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2021 | $75,374 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; connecting highland to the gorge: public design process for a neighborhood greenway in niagara falls; connecting tourists to main street economy and neighborhoods to employment opportunities; planning for mobility justice | 2020 | $189,476 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2020 | $63,638 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Independent Health Association Inc | Sponsorship for healthy living | 2019 | $73,941 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Green Options Buffalo a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Green Options Buffalo is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2501533, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Green Options Buffalo's EIN?
- Green Options Buffalo's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2501533.
- How much revenue does Green Options Buffalo report?
- Green Options Buffalo reported $1,207,169 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Green Options Buffalo have?
- CharityIndex grades Green Options Buffalo B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Green Options Buffalo (EIN 27-2501533) 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.