Preservation Buffalo Niagara
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Preservation Buffalo Niagara is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1989, with $426,476 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
444 Forest Ave Fl Ground, Buffalo, NY, 14213 EIN 22-2986810 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$426K
▼ 82.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
D
—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 Preservation Buffalo Niagara— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -159% 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 Preservation Buffalo Niagara: 17 mo reserves · -159% margin earns a F 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 Preservation Buffalo Niagara— 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 Preservation Buffalo Niagara: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $282K (FY2013) to $426K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $107KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-158.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$107K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,476▼82.2% | $1,103,610▲80.2% | $1,538,080▼29.9% | $1,644,938▼25.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,401,887▲132% | $612,397▼32.4% | $2,194,366▲460% | $2,210,284▲462% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,036,697▲150% | $905,310▲84.8% | $391,600▲41.3% | $393,018▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $415,156▼7.7% | $489,885▲7.4% | $277,232▼16.6% | $367,743▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $449,647▲31.7% | $456,264▲31.3% | $332,247▼2.0% | $379,901▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $341,329▼36.3% | $347,377▲10.2% | $338,864▲3.5% | $355,400▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $536,199▲100% | $315,298▲10.8% | $327,405▲192% | $349,685▲93.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $267,504▲28.3% | $284,579▲21.2% | $112,200▼1.5% | $180,655▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $208,572▲11.6% | $234,712▲39.0% | $113,855▼15.5% | $132,450▼38.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $186,852▲11.8% | $168,842▼36.6% | $134,696▲15.4% | $216,558▲73.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $167,179▼40.8% | $266,421▼13.7% | $116,686▼46.0% | $125,084▼45.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $282,169 | $308,697▼20.4% | $215,928▲9.1% | $230,508▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $388,001▲8.5% | $197,956▲7.5% | $254,021▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $357,546 | $184,180 | $278,806 | 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 · $662K total
12 grants to Preservation Buffalo Niagara totaling $662K, 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. | 2024 | $48,832 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $21,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; 1847 eliza quirk house; east side corridor economic development fund/building preservation fund; staff wages and health insurance; elmwood village playground; in memory of | 2022 | $181,500 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Historic preservation | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; lenses exhibit; east side corridor economic development fund/building preservation fund; in memory of | 2021 | $103,000 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Historic preservation | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; general operating support/east side preservation programs support; annual appeal; east side corridor economic development fund/building preservation fund; in memory of | 2020 | $106,900 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's livable communities initiative | 2020 | $12,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; east side corridor economic development fund/building preservation fund | 2019 | $101,400 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; restoration buffalo niagara initiative | 2017 | $27,300 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In the United States | Save historic places | 2016 | $8,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Donation; transition to the future | 2015 | $26,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Preservation Buffalo Niagara a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Preservation Buffalo Niagara is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2986810, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Preservation Buffalo Niagara's EIN?
- Preservation Buffalo Niagara's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2986810.
- How much revenue does Preservation Buffalo Niagara report?
- Preservation Buffalo Niagara reported $426,476 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Preservation Buffalo Niagara have?
- CharityIndex grades Preservation Buffalo Niagara D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Preservation Buffalo Niagara (EIN 22-2986810) 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.