Tru-way Community Center Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Tru-way Community Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 2000, with $135,450 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2056 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, 14211 EIN 16-1589199 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$135K
▲ 25.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$134K
Net assets
$1,851
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
—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 Tru-way Community Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +1% 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 Tru-way Community Center Inc: 0 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C 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 Tru-way Community Center Inc— 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 Tru-way Community Center Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2056 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, 14211
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38K (FY2013) to $135K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1,851
Net assets
$1,851
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,450▲25.1% | $133,664▼8.1% | $1,851▲2792% | $1,851▲2792% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $108,280▼21.6% | $145,484▲9.9% | $64▼99.6% | $64▼99.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $138,058▲30.9% | $132,363▲49.9% | $17,055▲50.2% | $17,055▲50.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $105,454▲205% | $88,319▲166% | $11,355▲374% | $11,355▲374% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $34,619▼2.1% | $33,229▼60.1% | $2,395▲3475% | $2,395▲3475% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $35,346▼61.5% | $83,250▼0.2% | $67▼99.8% | $67▼99.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $91,788▲24.6% | $83,392▲9.3% | $33,986▲309% | $33,986▲309% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $73,686▲92.1% | $76,271▲139% | $8,313▲29.5% | $8,313▲29.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $38,355 | $31,938 | $6,417 | $6,417 | 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 · $30K total
2 grants to Tru-way Community Center Inc totaling $30K, 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 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tru-way Community Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tru-way Community Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1589199, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tru-way Community Center Inc's EIN?
- Tru-way Community Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1589199.
- How much revenue does Tru-way Community Center Inc report?
- Tru-way Community Center Inc reported $135,450 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tru-way Community Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tru-way Community Center Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tru-way Community Center Inc (EIN 16-1589199) 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.