Nonprofit · EIN 16-1272790
NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14227
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $289,688 | $339,898 | -$50,210 | $639,317 | $9,328 | $629,989 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,576,949 | $307,934 | $1,269,015 | $692,934 | $12,735 | $680,199 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $78,603 | $268,861 | -$190,258 | $632,133 | $1,204,032 | -$571,899 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $239,895
- of which government grants
- $29,492
- Program service revenue
- $48,000
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,793
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $166,775
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $221,530
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $43,568
- Depreciation
- $22,863
- Program services (functional)
- $296,858
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,040
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $692,934
- Total assets, end of year
- $639,317
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,328
- Net assets, end of year
- $629,989
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $549,478
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $629,989
- Gross receipts
- $289,688
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ORLANDO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $103,732 | $10,204 |
| PAUL D BEAKMAN SR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELLIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN L SCHERFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANN SEHL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MCELWAIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DREAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH SULLIVAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAUKE STOFFEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BENZIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $71,256 | $12,114 |
| PAUL D BEAKMAN SR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DREAD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN L SCHERFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANN SEHL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LAMONTE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELLIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH SULLIVAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BENZIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $35,628 | $35,628 | $12,114 |
| PAUL D BEAKMAN SR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD DREAD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN L SCHERFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANN SEHL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LAMONTE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELLIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH SULLIVAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1199 HARLEM ROAD, BUFFALO, NY 14227-1700
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE ORLANDO, 1199 HARLEM ROAD, BUFFALO, NY 14227
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE ORLANDO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (716) 821-5555
- Website
- NFRADIOREADING.COM
- Return prepared by
- EFPR ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE RADIO READING SERVICE TO THE BLIND
Program accomplishments
- PRODUCED A 24/7 ONLINE AND ON-AIR BROADCAST OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE A PRINT DISABILITY AS READ BY VOLUNTEERS. SERVED MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK - INCLUDING BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, AND THE SOUTHERN TIER.Expenses $296,858 · revenue $48,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1272790
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $639,317
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,688
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $289,688 | $339,898 | $639,317 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,576,949 | $307,934 | $692,934 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $78,603 | $268,861 | $632,133 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $74,480 | $258,814 | $621,206 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 16-1272790).
Questions about NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC
- What is the EIN of NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC is 16-1272790.
- Is NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE 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 NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE ORLANDO.
- Who are the officers and directors of NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $289,688, expenses of $339,898 and total assets of $639,317 at year end.
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