Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1977, with $6,789,414 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1081 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY, 14212 EIN 16-1067572 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.8M
▲ 9.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.2M
Net assets
$2.6M
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
★★★★
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 Polish Community Center 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +9% 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 Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc: 5 mo reserves · +9% 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 Polish Community Center 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 Polish Community Center 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
- 1081 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY, 14212
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.5M (FY2013) to $6.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8.1MNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
9.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.7M
Total liabilities
$8.1M
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,789,414▲9.4% | $6,169,799▼3.2% | $2,591,735▲31.4% | $10,676,178▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,205,461▲7.6% | $6,374,935▲0.1% | $1,972,120▼7.9% | $10,214,708▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,768,378▲3.2% | $6,371,409▲10.9% | $2,141,594▼22.0% | $9,856,664▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,590,948▼14.1% | $5,744,904▼16.9% | $2,744,625▲29.4% | $10,138,351▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,505,229▼0.8% | $6,916,825▼6.7% | $2,121,465▼16.2% | $9,557,784▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,555,670▲6.3% | $7,415,960▼1.1% | $2,533,061▼25.4% | $8,837,782▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,167,738▼11.9% | $7,495,227▲14.7% | $3,393,351▼29.7% | $10,395,097▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,004,382▲18.0% | $6,532,356▲16.9% | $4,826,064▲16.8% | $11,119,234▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,935,397▼24.1% | $5,589,980▲19.8% | $4,133,046▲9.1% | $8,387,911▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,815,515▲121% | $4,667,276▲30.0% | $3,787,629▲492% | $8,270,127▲92.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,535,806 | $3,590,566 | $639,390 | $4,295,274 | 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 · $1.5M total
12 grants to Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $53,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $53,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use | 2021 | $60,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2021 | $53,000 |
| Fjc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $42,265 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Help renovate homeless shelter for women & children on kerns street; lt. col. matt urban hsc of wny | 2020 | $85,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; achieving success after-school program; matt urban hope center; wny community | 2019 | $43,904 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Transportation needs of the senior population at the lt col matt urban human services center of wny; matt urban center commercial kitchen | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2017 | $1,000,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; preference to be used for support services for senior citizens; emergency shelter housing exclusively for women and children and support services to families at the lt col matt urban human services center of wny; to purchase supplies/events/instruction to enrich the well being of the residents of matt urban; matt urban hope gardens | 2017 | $33,200 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Matt urban hope gardens; lt. col. matt urban human services center of wny; matt urban hope house | 2016 | $30,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Operational and supportive services at hope house | 2015 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1067572, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc's EIN?
- Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1067572.
- How much revenue does Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc report?
- Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc reported $6,789,414 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Polish Community Center of Buffalo Inc (EIN 16-1067572) 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.