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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4692973

DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14616

Financials

$164K$164K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$163,500$163,500$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$163,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,800
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$140,000
Occupancy
$23,500
Program services (functional)
$156,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$163,500

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cherriese BufisExecutive Director40$2,800

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3896 DEWEY AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14616-2527
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3896 Dewey Ave, Rochester NY 14616
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Cherriese Bufis, 3896 Dewey Ave, Rochester NY 14616
Signed the 990-EZ
Cherriese Bufis, Executive Director
Phone
(585) 283-1997

Mission

Diverse Mosaic Community Center is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The organizations purpose is to provide peer led advocacy, trauma informed support, violence prevention initiatives, educational programming, housing stabilization assistance youth and family support services and healing centered community programs for individuals and families impacted by poverty, domestic violence, foster care involvement, Child Protective Services CPS involvement, trauma, and systemic inequities. The organization shall work to strengthen community well being promote self sufficiency, reduce barriers to stability provide educational and supportive services and advance public benefit through culturally responsive and community based programming

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provided peer led advocacy and support services to families impacted by poverty domestic violence CPS involvement foster care and systemic inequities throughout the Greater Rochester community. Assisted families in preventing eviction and reducing housing instability through rental arrears coordination landlord communication subsidy navigation and emergency housing support. Developed trauma informed and healing centered programming focused on violence prevention, emotional regulation, behavioral change, and community wellness. Coordinated wraparound support services including transportation assistance, emergency food support, court advocacy, school advocacy, and healthcare navigation. Built partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers AmeriCorps volunteers educators and legal advocates to strengthen access to community based care. Supported youth and families through peer to peer advocacy rooted in lived experience and culturally responsive practices. Helped community members navigate systems including Child Protective Services CPS family court probation hospitals, schools, and social services. Conducted community workshops and teach ins focused on Know Your Rights education, CPS advocacy violence prevention healing practices and self advocacy. Assisted in stabilizing housing for vulnerable families by coordinating rental support plans and reducing barriers to maintaining safe housing. Trained and mentored lived experience advocates and peer supporters to strengthen community leadership and expand trauma informed support services. Advanced community wellness initiatives through partnerships focused on restorative practices, African centered healing, therapeutic yoga, and social emotional support. Strengthened organizational infrastructure through policy development, nonprofit governance practices and implementation of confidentiality and compliance procedures.
    Expenses $136,000 · grants $136,000
  • DMCC CPS Education Accomplishments. Conducted community CPS education workshops and teach ins focused on family rights, prevention strategies, and understanding the Child Protective Services process. Provided Know Your Rights education to families impacted by CPS involvement, including information related to investigations, safety plans, court advocacy, and parental rights. Supported families in understanding the difference between poverty related challenges and neglect allegations through educational outreach and advocacy. Created safe community spaces for parents and caregivers to discuss CPS concerns, receive peer support, and access trauma informed guidance. Educated community members, youth advocates, and caregivers on mandated reporting practices and the long term impact of system involvement on children and families. Assisted families with navigating CPS cases by providing peer advocacy, emotional support, referrals, and community based resources. Partnered with legal advocates, educators, and community organizations to strengthen awareness around family preservation and prevention focused interventions. Facilitated conversations centered on reducing unnecessary family separation and increasing community-based supports for vulnerable families. Promoted culturally responsive, healing-centered approaches to supporting families experiencing crisis, poverty, or domestic violence-related system involvement. Increased community awareness regarding CPS policies, family advocacy, and available support resources through outreach events, workshops, and public education initiatives.
    Expenses $20,000 · grants $20,000

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-4692973
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1
Income (IRS master file)
$163,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$163,500$163,500$0IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Cherriese Bufis
December 31, 2024≤ $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 93-4692973).

Questions about DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC

What is the EIN of DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC is 93-4692973.
Is DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER 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 DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Cherriese Bufis.
Who are the officers and directors of DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,800 (Cherriese Bufis, Executive Director).
How much revenue does DIVERSE MOSAIC COMMUNITY CENTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $163,500, expenses of $163,500 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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