Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Lancaster, New York, registered in 1942, with $80,286 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6114 Broadway St, Lancaster, NY, 14086 EIN 16-0673270 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$80K
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$68K
Net assets
$74K
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+
★★★★
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 Variety Club of Buffalo N Y 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 rating13 mo reserves · +16% 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 Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc: 13 mo reserves · +16% 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 Variety Club of Buffalo N Y 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 Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2011) to $80K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $74K
Operating margin
15.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$74K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,286▲10.1% | $67,673▲60.1% | $73,926▲20.6% | $73,926▲20.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $72,898▲34.1% | $42,262▼17.1% | $61,313▲99.9% | $61,313▲99.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $54,351▼3.4% | $50,969▼14.1% | $30,677▲12.4% | $30,677▲12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $56,241▲106% | $59,334▲259% | $27,295▼10.2% | $27,295▼10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $27,357▼0.4% | $16,531▼46.1% | $30,388▲55.3% | $30,388▲55.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $27,479▼27.0% | $30,683▼10.1% | $19,562▼24.4% | $19,562▼24.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $37,644▲40.7% | $34,131▲77.1% | $25,869▲15.7% | $25,869▲15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $26,749▼45.3% | $19,275▼38.2% | $22,356▼44.6% | $22,356▼44.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $48,861▲210% | $31,206▲420% | $40,382▲77.7% | $40,382▲77.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $15,744▼42.2% | $6,006▼80.4% | $22,727▲75.0% | $22,727▲75.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $27,240▲76.0% | $30,643▲48.9% | $12,989▼20.8% | $12,989▼20.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $15,474▼25.0% | $20,574▼3.2% | $16,392▼23.7% | $16,392▼23.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $20,627▼43.5% | $21,248▲30.5% | $21,492▼2.8% | $21,492▼2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $36,491 | $16,284 | $22,113 | $22,113 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0673270, based in Lancaster, New York.
- What is Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc's EIN?
- Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0673270.
- How much revenue does Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc report?
- Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc reported $80,286 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Variety Club of Buffalo N Y Inc (EIN 16-0673270) 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.