Nonprofit · EIN 87-3790352
BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,565,016 | $2,709,079 | -$144,063 | $41,258,142 | $16,053,188 | $25,204,954 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,529,396 | $2,077,705 | $451,691 | $41,592,830 | $16,243,813 | $25,349,017 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $21,313,261 | $1,278,760 | $20,034,501 | $42,398,028 | $17,500,702 | $24,897,326 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $2,300,454
- Investment income
- $26,254
- Net income from fundraising events
- $38,230
- Other revenue
- $38,308
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $450,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,589
- Accounting fees
- $25,669
- Occupancy
- $1,110,639
- Program services (functional)
- $2,410,683
- Management and general (functional)
- $298,396
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,592,830
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,258,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,053,188
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,204,954
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $386,400
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,204,954
- Gross receipts
- $2,565,016
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JOSEPH POLAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $197,340 | $35,524 |
| MUSTAFA ERSOY | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $130,250 | $29,322 |
| MURAT KUCUKDUGENCI | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $125,323 | $28,243 |
| GRAHAM VANDERZANDEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $119,897 | $27,695 |
| JUSTIN BRAUN | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $128,322 | $18,438 |
| MUSTAFA GOKCEK PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOLGA HAYALI PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SELCUK SEDEMIRCI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JOSEPH POLAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $179,391 | $34,973 |
| MURAT KUCUKDUGENCI | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $125,461 | $29,708 |
| GRAHAM VANDERZANDEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $117,430 | $28,925 |
| JUSTIN BRAUN | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $123,431 | $18,569 |
| MUSTAFA GOKCEK PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOLGA HAYALI PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SELCUK SEDEMIRCI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JOSEPH POLAT | CEO Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $185,315 | $32,598 |
| MURAT KUCUKDUGENCI | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $124,457 | $26,634 |
| HAKAN AKTAR | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $102,287 | $24,461 |
| MUSTAFA GOKCEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOLGA HAYALI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SELCUK SEDEMIRCI | MEMBER (BEG 6/22/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VAHIT SEVINC | MEMBER (TO 6/22/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 24 AGASSIZ CIR, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2610
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR JOSEPH POLAT, 24 AGASSIZ CIRCLE, BUFFALO, NY 14214
- Signed the 990
- DR JOSEPH POLAT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (716) 854-2490
- Return prepared by
- EFPR ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE BUFFALO ROCHESTER ACADEMY OF SCIENCE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOUNDATION THAT HOLDS PROPERTIES FOR THE BUFFALO AND ROCHESTER ACADEMIES OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLS (THE SCHOOLS). THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOLS' BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE SCHOOLS' REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES RELATED NEEDS, AND BY RAISING FUNDS AND RESOURCES THAT WILL ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE SCHOOLS' STUDENTS AND ALUMNI.
Program accomplishments
- REGULAR EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCHOOLS (BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL AND ROCHESTER ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL, ALSO KNOWN AS BUFFSCI AND ROCSCI) WITH A CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS HIGH EXPECTAIONS FOR STUDENTS AND PROVIDES VARIED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE COMPETITIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY MARKETPLACE.Expenses $1,113,210 · grants $300,394 · revenue $1,976,420
- SPECIAL EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCHOOLS (BUFFSCI AND ROCSCI) THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER GROUNDS THAT WOULD BE UNLAWFUL OR DENY THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT, THE REHABILITATION ACT SECTION 504, AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A FREE AND APPROPRIATE EDUCATION IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PRIMARY SERVICE DELIVERY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IS INCLUSION. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE BRASS FOUNDATION.Expenses $73,197 · grants $33,963 · revenue $324,034
- OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.Expenses $1,224,276 · grants $115,643
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
- 87-3790352
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,258,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,565,016
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,565,016 | $2,709,079 | $41,258,142 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,529,396 | $2,077,705 | $41,592,830 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $21,313,261 | $1,278,760 | $42,398,028 | XML |
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 87-3790352).
Questions about BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED is 87-3790352.
- Is BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED 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 BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED 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 BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED 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 BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR JOSEPH POLAT.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRASS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,565,016, expenses of $2,709,079 and total assets of $41,258,142 at year end.
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