Nonprofit · EIN 16-1585625
BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,450,111 | $10,198,572 | $251,539 | $8,405,748 | $7,651,692 | $754,056 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,970,420 | $8,982,956 | -$12,536 | $4,343,283 | $3,840,766 | $502,517 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,975,160 | $9,989,874 | -$14,714 | $4,890,518 | $4,375,465 | $515,053 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,446,199
- of which government grants
- $10,442,054
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,912
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $271,970
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,156,375
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,190,728
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,532
- Accounting fees
- $55,223
- Occupancy
- $543,679
- Travel
- $14,986
- Depreciation
- $9,853
- Program services (functional)
- $9,111,658
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,086,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,343,283
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,405,748
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,651,692
- Net assets, end of year
- $754,056
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $581,284
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $754,056
- Gross receipts
- $10,450,111
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH NEWSOM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $106,454 | $32,974 |
| LAVON STEPHENS | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $112,506 | $14,932 |
| TOM GEORGE | VICE CHAIR (ACTING CHAIR) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| OSWALDO MESTRE JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAQUE EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAVON STEPHENS | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,310 | $13,063 |
| KENNETH NEWSOM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $80,969 | $33,672 |
| OTIS T BARKER SR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GEORGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| OSWALDO MESTRE JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAQUE EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAVON STEPHENS | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,564 | $12,258 |
| KENNETH NEWSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (EFF 10/22) Officer | 40 | $19,692 | $4,213 |
| OTIS T BARKER SR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOOST VLES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| OSWALDO MESTRE JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAQUE EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 726 EXCHANGE ST STE 630, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1468
- In care of
- % RUSSELL J SFERLAZZA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAVON STEPHENS, 726 EXCHANGE ST SUITE 630, BUFFALO, NY 14210
- Signed the 990
- LAVON STEPHENS, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (716) 819-9845
- Website
- WWW.WORKFORCEBUFFALO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK LLP
Mission
BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM, INC. (WDC) IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGH VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GRANTS.
Program accomplishments
- WIOA - SERVICES TO ADULTS, YOUTH AND DISLOCATED WORKERS UTILIZING FUNDS PROVIDED THROUGH THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITIES ACT.Expenses $7,333,453
- ERIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE CAREERS GRANT - TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD, UTILIZING FUNDS PROVIDED BY ERIE COUNTY.Expenses $1,741,052
- SERVICES TO ADULTS, YOUTH AND DISLOCATED WORKERS UTILIZING FUNDS PROVIDED THROUGH VARIOUS OTHER STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES.Expenses $37,153 · revenue $3,912
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1585625
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,405,748
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,450,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,450,111 | $10,198,572 | $8,405,748 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,970,420 | $8,982,956 | $4,343,283 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,975,160 | $9,989,874 | $4,890,518 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,546,333 | $11,555,639 | $1,944,049 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 16-1585625).
Questions about BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC
- What is the EIN of BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC is 16-1585625.
- Is BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM 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 AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC 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 AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC 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 AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAVON STEPHENS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,454 (KENNETH NEWSOM, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,450,111, expenses of $10,198,572 and total assets of $8,405,748 at year end.
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