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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3739989

BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14214

Financials

$10.2M$10.1M2022$9.5M$9.5M2023$9M$9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,022,744$9,021,940$804$668,666$355,118$313,548
June 30, 2024990$9,477,159$9,505,762-$28,603$971,665$658,921$312,744
June 30, 2023990$10,247,247$10,096,864$150,383$1,320,912$979,565$341,347
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,942,875
of which government grants
$8,942,875
Program service revenue
$9,869
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$70,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$4,611,366
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,644,487
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$166,779
Occupancy
$1,444,287
Travel
$25,154
Program services (functional)
$8,357,396
Management and general (functional)
$664,544

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$971,665
Total assets, end of year
$668,666
Total liabilities, end of year
$355,118
Net assets, end of year
$313,548
Net assets without donor restrictions
$313,548
Gross receipts
$9,022,744
Employees
0
Volunteers
128
Year formed
2003
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHIA MARTINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHY WOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK WEPPNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT LOWERYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDREW FREEDMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDREW FREEDMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ASHIA MARTINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK WEPPNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHY WOODSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOANNE HOWARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDREW FREEDMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ASHIA MARTINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK WEPPNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TERRI CAMPBELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIM DEJESUSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY WOODTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
325 MANHATTAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1809
In care of
% LAURA KNAUFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT LOWERY, 325 MANHATTAN AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 142141809
Signed the 990
ROBERT LOWERY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 222-1700
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

TO OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE BASED ON RIGOROUS TEACHING METHODS, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY, AND BASIC MORAL VALUES. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO ALL APPROPRIATELY AGED CHILDREN WOTHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, DISABILITY, AND/OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATED AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ORGANIZED AS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION, AT NO COST TO THE PARENT, TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL OPERATES UNDER A CHARTER APPROVED BY THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
    Expenses $7,922,350 · revenue $79,869
  • OPERATED A SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AT THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE SCHOOL OFFERS FREE OR REDUCED BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT STUDENTS WHO EAT THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING EXHIBIT BETTER MEMORY RETENTION. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED BY THE USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $427,656.
    Expenses $435,046

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-3739989
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B240)
Assets (IRS master file)
$668,666
Income (IRS master file)
$9,022,744

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$9,022,744$9,021,940$668,666XML
990June 2024$9,477,159$9,505,762$971,665XML
990June 2023$10,247,247$10,096,864$1,320,912XML
990June 2022$10,035,977$9,937,995$1,430,568IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 04-3739989).

Questions about BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL is 04-3739989.
Is BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL 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 UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT LOWERY.
Who are the officers and directors of BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,022,744, expenses of $9,021,940 and total assets of $668,666 at year end.

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