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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2794150

GROUNDWORK BUFFALO

Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14227

Financials

$119K$90K2023$86K$88K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROUNDWORK BUFFALO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$86,105$87,533-$1,428$127,377–$127,377
December 31, 2023990-EZ$118,832$90,094$28,738$131,269–$131,269
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,105

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$34,668
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$73,953
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,258
Other expenses
$12,322
Program services (functional)
$49,767

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$128,805
Total assets, end of year
$127,377
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$127,377
Cash, savings and investments
$123,577
Gross receipts
$86,105

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RACHEAL TARAPACKIEMPLOYEE20$34,668
PATTI GREENPRESIDENT5$0
JAJEAN ROSE-BURNEYVICE PRESIDENT1$0
ELIZABETH CZAPSKISECRETARY1$0
DARREN KEMPNERTREASURER1$0
MARK DABNEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
DONNA LATHAM EDWARDSBOARD MEMBER1$0
GEOVAIRA HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER1$0
DAVID HAHN BAKERBOARD MEMBER1$0
EBONY ROSSBOARD MEMBER1$0
ELIZABETH SCHAEFERBOARD MEMBER1$0
THOMAS PAWLAK IIIBOARD MEMBER1$0
MATT AUSTINBOARD MEMBER1$0
DAVID HAHN-BAKERBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RACHEAL TARAPACKIExecutive Dir.20$32,976
INA FERGUSONPresident5$0
JAJEAN ROSE-BURNEYVice President1$0
DARREN KEMPNERTreasurer1$0
ELIZABETH CZAPSKISecretary1$0
MARK DABNEYDirector1$0
MORIAH KELLYDirector1$0
MATTHEW AUSTINDirector1$0
GEOVAIRA HERNANDEZDirector1$0
DONNA EDWARDSDirector1$0
SUMAIA ATKERDirector1$0
RASHIED MCDUFFIEDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
99 NANDALE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14227-1811
In care of
% ANTHONY ARMSTRONG
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
60 Hedley Place, Buffalo NY 14208
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Darren Edward Kempner, 47 North Long Street, Williamsville NY 14221
Signed the 990-EZ
PATTI GREEN, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
Simpson & Associates

Mission

IMPROVE PUBLIC LAND THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • GWB CONTINUES TO EXPANDS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND COACHING EAST SIDE BUFFALO RESIDENTS HOW TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE ON TOP OF BROWN FIELDS. CONTINUOUSLY WORK WITH JUNIOR AND SENIOR GREEN
    Expenses $16,589
  • GWB CONTINUES TO WORK WITH CHARTER SCHOOLS, DELAVAN GRIDER COMMUNITY CENTER AS WELL AS THE RESOURCE COUNCIL OF WNY. WE CONTINUE TO HAVE A COMMUNITY EDUCATOR IN THE CENTERS TO INFORM ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
    Expenses $16,589
  • EXPANSION GWB IS WRITING MORE GRANTS TO RECEIVE MORE FUNDING TO GROW MORE FOOD ON THE EAST SIDE. WE ARE WORKING TO MAINTAIN CURRENT LOTS THAT NEED HELP PARTNERING WITH CANISIUS UNIVERSITY AND FILLMORE FORWARD.
    Expenses $16,589

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for GROUNDWORK BUFFALO

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-2794150
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,377
Income (IRS master file)
$86,105

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$86,105$87,533$127,377IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$118,832$90,094$131,269XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Darren Edward Kempner
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-2794150).

Questions about GROUNDWORK BUFFALO

What is the EIN of GROUNDWORK BUFFALO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROUNDWORK BUFFALO is 27-2794150.
Is GROUNDWORK BUFFALO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to GROUNDWORK BUFFALO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROUNDWORK BUFFALO 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 GROUNDWORK BUFFALO 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 GROUNDWORK BUFFALO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GROUNDWORK BUFFALO?
The 990-N for 2016 names Darren Edward Kempner.
Who are the officers and directors of GROUNDWORK BUFFALO?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,668 (RACHEAL TARAPACKI, EMPLOYEE).
How much revenue does GROUNDWORK BUFFALO have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,105, expenses of $87,533 and total assets of $127,377 at year end.

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