Nonprofit · EIN 16-1172623
BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,867,050 | $10,732,932 | $134,118 | $13,515,331 | $8,171,350 | $5,343,981 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,042,455 | $9,511,653 | $530,802 | $13,515,179 | $8,305,316 | $5,209,863 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,549,616
- of which government grants
- $3,703,897
- Program service revenue
- $5,276,037
- Investment income
- $40,127
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $32,000
- Other revenue
- $1,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $543,461
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,696,797
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,885,112
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $85,666
- Accounting fees
- $61,575
- Occupancy
- $1,134,864
- Travel
- $77,407
- Depreciation
- $258,919
- Program services (functional)
- $9,168,162
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,518,871
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,899
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,515,179
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,515,331
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,171,350
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,343,981
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,807,441
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,343,981
- Gross receipts
- $10,867,050
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANDRA REDFERN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $248,461 | $3,727 |
| SHRIKANT VARDHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $160,577 | $2,409 |
| YOLANDA ABRAHAM | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 1 | $134,423 | $2,016 |
| DOUGLAS FABIAN | BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIONA PAOLERCIO | BOARD MEMBER/1ST VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA TOWN | BOARD MEMBER/2ND VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY KORN | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ST VIL | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA BICHLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN J CARMINA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEELIN DIAN CHINKIT-WILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL DAVIS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMAR DOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLADYS DIJI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE MAPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GRACE PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY SZABAT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WINFORD QUICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANDRA REDFERN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 1 | $216,163 | $3,242 |
| SHRIKANT VARDHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 1 | $161,000 | $2,145 |
| YOLANDA ABRAHAM | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 1 | $116,347 | $1,745 |
| DOUGLAS FABIAN | BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIONA PAOLERCIO | BOARD MEMBER/1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA TOWN | BOARD MEMBER/2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY KORN | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ST VIL | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA BICHLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN J CARMINA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEELIN DIAN CHINKIT-WILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL DAVIS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMAR DOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLADYS DIJI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE MAPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SZABAT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| WINFORD QUICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2365 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2326
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHANDRA REDFERN, 97 LEMON STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14204
- Signed the 990
- SHRIKANT VARDHAN, CFO
- Phone
- (716) 852-5065
- Website
- WWW.BFNC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUM SMITH & BROWN PC
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PEOPLE AND NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE BY PREPARING, EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING THEM TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF CONTEMPORARY URBAN LIFE AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY RESIDENCESTHE CONSUMERS IN OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE CHALLENGED BY MENTAL ILLNESS BUT WITH THE SUPPORT OF THIS PROGRAM THEY FUNCTION AT THEIR OPTIMAL LEVEL AS FULL AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. DEPENDING ON THEIR LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, CONSUMERS, AGE 18 AND OVER, LIVE IN LICENSED GROUP HOMES, SUPPORTIVE APARTMENTS OR APARTMENTS IN THE CITY. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, CRISIS/EMERGENCY INTERVENTION, MONEY MANAGEMENT AND LEISURE TIME MANAGEMENT.Expenses $3,359,621 · revenue $3,416,748
- HEALTH HOMEA HEALTH HOME IS A CARE MANAGEMENT MODEL IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL'S CAREGIVERS WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER. A "CARE MANAGER" OVERSEES AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO SERVICES AND A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS - WHICH INCLUDES HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HEALTH PLANS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT DELIVERS THE NEEDED SERVICES. BFNC HAS DEVELOPED WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH TWO ERIE COUNTY HEALTH HOMES, GREATER BUFFALO UNITED ACCOUNTABLE HEALTHCARE NETWORK ("GBUAHN") AND HEALTH HOMES OF UPSTATE NEW YORK-WESTERN ("HHUNY").OUR OBJECTIVES ARE OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT.Expenses $1,056,190 · revenue $845,126
- SUPPORTED HOUSING THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY, BUT WHO NEED SOME SERVICES TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS OPTION IS THE MOST FLEXIBLE OF OUR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. IT PROVIDES PERMANENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING THROUGHOUT ERIE COUNTY. RESIDENTS CHOOSE THEIR OWN APARTMENT,CAN LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHERS, AND RECEIVE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT SERVICES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. STAFF VISITS ARE PROVIDED AS NECESSARY. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM INCLUDE CONSUMERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED STAYS IN LICENSED RESIDENCES AND THOSE REFERRED DIRECTLY FROM OTHER COMMUNITY BASED AND INPATIENT SETTINGS. ENHANCEMENT DOLLARS ALSO ASSIST CONSUMERS AS NEEDED.Expenses $1,459,491
- Expenses $3,292,860 · revenue $1,015,433
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1172623
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,515,331
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,867,050
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,867,050 | $10,732,932 | $13,515,331 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,042,455 | $9,511,653 | $13,515,179 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,808,218 | $8,138,621 | $12,343,789 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1172623).
Questions about BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC
- What is the EIN of BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC is 16-1172623.
- Is BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHANDRA REDFERN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $248,461 (CHANDRA REDFERN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,867,050, expenses of $10,732,932 and total assets of $13,515,331 at year end.
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