Nonprofit · EIN 16-0743940
BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,127,941 | $10,331,874 | -$203,933 | $8,296,686 | $1,465,366 | $6,831,320 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,936,229 | $11,592,526 | $343,703 | $8,722,121 | $1,686,868 | $7,035,253 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,922,785 | $9,875,041 | $6,047,744 | $7,536,188 | $844,638 | $6,691,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,707,697
- Membership dues
- $1,245
- Program service revenue
- $8,194,113
- Investment income
- $139,766
- Net rental income
- $74,278
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$123,538
- Other revenue
- $86,365
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $70,654
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $266,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,029,818
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,537,234
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $53,823
- Accounting fees
- $62,738
- Occupancy
- $226,280
- Travel
- $94,445
- Depreciation
- $69,438
- Program services (functional)
- $8,386,310
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,945,564
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,722,121
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,296,686
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,465,366
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,831,320
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $778,775
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,319,091
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,268,711
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $562,609
- Gross receipts
- $10,326,230
- Employees
- 860
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1927
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BEAUFORD JR | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $221,906 | $22,573 |
| BRIAN M WELSCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C MICHAEL OSBORNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J BALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH W AFRICANO ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ATTEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMINA DIALLO CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD DOSSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HARRINGTON ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL J HAYWOOD JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN MEHAFFY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIWUIKE OWUNWANNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR J'LEISE SOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW VANVESSEM ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTINE WANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR KIMBERLY WOOTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EUNICE A LEWIN | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BEAUFORD JR | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $225,207 | $7,047 |
| STEPHEN TUCKER | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA BRIM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS J SNYDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCHELLE HART-PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH W AFRICANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLA ARTNET-JUNE DNP ANP-BC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD DOSSIGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL HAYWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUNICE A LEWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| C MICHAEL OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIWUIKE OWUNWANNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA RIFKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN M WELSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BEAUFORD JR | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $142,312 |
| STEPHEN TUCKER | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENDRA BRIM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS J SNYDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRANCHELLE HART-PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH W AFRICANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMIL CREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD DOSSIGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR WILLA ARTNET-JUNE DNP ANP-BC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EUNICE A LEWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| C MICHAEL OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHIWUIKE OWUNWANNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERTA RIFKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN M WELSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1405
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THOMAS BEAUFORD JR, 15 GENESEE STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14203
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS BEAUFORD JR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (716) 250-2400
- Website
- WWW.BUFFALOURBANLEAGUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TSA ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO HELP AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST TRUE SOCIAL PARITY, ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, POWER, AND CIVIL RIGHTS. THE LEAGUE PROMOTES ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, HEALTH, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - IN CONJUNCTION WITH LABOR DEPARTMENTS, AREA BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, COLLEGES AND THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, JOB READINESS, SUPPORT SERVICES, LITERACY AND CAREER INFORMATION TO YOUTH AND ADULTS TO TRANSITION THEM INTO EMPLOYMENT, COLLEGE, ADVANCED TRAINING, APPRENTICESHIPS AND/OR MILITARY.Expenses $3,835,373 · grants $70,654 · revenue $3,068,209
- HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - AS A HUD CERTIFIED COUNSELING ORGANIZATION, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS AND MORTGAGE DEFAULT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL CAPACITY/LITERACY, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENTS AND MORTGAGES, FAIR HOUSING AND ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING COUNSELING AND ASSISTS FAMILIES SEEKING APARTMENT AND HOUSING COUNSELING. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND LOW INTEREST LOANS TO MINORITY AND/OR WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.Expenses $431,534 · revenue $648,401
- FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - THE LEAGUE PROVIDES PREVENTIVE AND WRAP SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND KEEP THEM SAFELY TOGETHER. THE LEAGUE IS AN AUTHORIZED FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION AGENCY THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO FOSTER AND/OR ADOPT CHILDREN. THE LEAGUE OPERATES A FULL SERVICE CENTER FOR SENIORS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM, THEY ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $4,119,403 · revenue $4,477,503
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-0743940
- 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
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,296,686
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,326,230
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $10,127,941 | $10,331,874 | $8,296,686 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $11,936,229 | $11,592,526 | $8,722,121 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $15,922,785 | $9,875,041 | $7,536,188 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $8,296,153 | $8,042,463 | $1,591,831 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 16-0743940).
Questions about BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC
- What is the EIN of BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC is 16-0743940.
- Is BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE 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 URBAN LEAGUE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names THOMAS BEAUFORD JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $221,906 (THOMAS BEAUFORD JR, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,127,941, expenses of $10,331,874 and total assets of $8,296,686 at year end.
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