NonprofitsBuffalo Prep Inc

Buffalo Prep Inc

BUFFALO, NY

Total revenue

$3.0M

Total expenses

$2.4M

Net assets

$6.4M

Grants received

$6.6M

137 grants

EIN

161359846

Tax year

2023

Mission

With a focus on racially and culturally affirming practices, buffalo prep advocates for educational access and equity and provides programming to academically ambitious scholars of color. We strive to nurture our scholars' brilliance while empowering them to engage civically as their authentic selves.

Programs

3 programs

High school prep is an intensive, 14-month program that prepares scholars for acceptance to and success at top independent, catholic, charter, and criteria-based public high schools and higher education. This nationally recognized, culturally relevant program takes place at the university at buffalo south campus the summers before and after 8th grade, as well as two nights per week and on saturdays during the 8th grade academic year.

Expenses: $513K

Rising to distinction - created in partnership with the oishei foundation to provide academic support and college readiness preparation for underrepresented, talented youth. An rtd scholar must attend one of our partner high schools.

Expenses: $358K

Prep scholars academyprep scholars academy (psa) is a neighborhood-based culturally relevant academic program designed to help scholars excel throughout middle school and prepare them for high school. This exciting, engaging, and active learning program strives to help scholars transition into and complete high school by providing academic preparation, as well as scholar and family support. Psa takes place in the heart of the west side at d'youville university; it gives preference to hispanic/latino scholars and offers bilingual instruction.alumni prep final: alumni prep supports buffalo prep graduates as they navigate their post-secondary journey and career placement. It provides access to career exploration and development services, leadership and enrichment workshops, scholarship assistance, social-emotional support, and networking and mentoring opportunities.readireadi program is an internationally recognized series of interactive workshops, trainings, and presentations to promote education and racial equity throughout our community.scholarshipsfor scholars in college to be used towards their tuition, books, rent, and technology to help them be successful in college. Fuel fund program used for non tuition items for scholars in high schools such as senior fees, athletic fees, prom tickets, class rings, etc.capital projects funds used toward building enhancements, furniture, fixtures, technology needs outside of operating costscollege prep college prep is a comprehensive program designed to assist eligible 9th-12th grade scholars to thrive academically and socially-emotionally as they navigate high school and prepare for their post-secondary journey. Through this culturally relevant program, scholars have access to tutorial services, academic skills coaching, college and financial aid advisement, enrichment activities, and socio-emotional support throughout high school.

Expenses: $769KGrants: $86K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.0M
Program service revenue$5K
Investment income$24K
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$86K
Salaries & benefits$1.5M
Fundraising$260K
Other expenses$837K
Total expenses$2.4M
Total assets$6.4M
Net assets$6.4M

People

24 listed

NameRoleCompensation

PATTI STEPHEN

PRESIDENT

Board

$119K

37 hrs/wk

JODYANN GALVIN

VICE PRESIDENT - BOARD

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

BETSY MITCHELL

TREASURER

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

JAHARR PRIDGEN

SECRETARY

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

CRAIG D HANNAH

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

DINA BENDERSON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

DR SHELLEY KIMELBERG

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

ERIC YARWOOD

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

GELLENIA SMALLWOOD

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

GEORGE SCHOENEMAN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

JEFF PAPPALARDO

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SHANNON BRYANT

GOVERNANCE CHAIR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

KEVIN KERL

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

MARK GRACZYK

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

MATTHEW A BECTON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

MONIQUE COOPER

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SARAH WASHINGTON

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SCOTT HORRIGAN

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

STEPHEN W BELL

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

SUZANNE ROSENBLITH

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

TRACY WOODROW

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

JOHN BALDO

DIRECTOR

Board

0.3 hrs/wk

LUIS A RODRIGUEZ JR

PRESIDENT - BOARD

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

MARCUS DEVESO

HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEE

Staff

$115K

37 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 137 of 137

FromAmountPurposeYear
$350K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$221K
CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE.
2024
$175K
COLLEGE PREP
2024
$105K
PREP MARKET
2024
$75K
General Donation
2024
$60K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2024
$50K
LAPTOPS AND UPDATED TECHNOLOGY
2024
$30K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$26K
ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: LMSW, TRAINING & SUPPORT
2024
$16K
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
2024
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BLYTHE T. MERRILL
2024
$10K
SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATORY PROGRAM
2024
$350
PEER EXPERIENCED PRESENTER
2024
$271K
CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE.
2023
$175K
COLLEGE PREP
2023
$150K
COLLEGE PREP & RISING TO DISTINCTION
2023
$80K
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
2023
$70K
PREP PANTRY
2023
$50K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2023
$50K
LOCAL IMPACT GRANT
2023
$45K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$44K
2023 CULLEN SCHOLARS' PARTICIPATION IN BUFFALO PREP PROGRAMS
2023
$40K
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR BUFFALO PREP
2023
$30K
Unrestricted general operating support
2023
$30K
ACCELERATED EDUCATIONAL
2023
$25K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$25K
EDUCATION
2023
$25K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$25K
CAPACITY BLDG: STRATEGIC PLAN - DISCOVERY PHASE
2023
$19K
CELEBERATION EVENT
2023
$16K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$15K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$11K
EDUCATIONAL
2023
$10K
SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATORY PROGRAM
2023
$9K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$7K
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
2023
$3K
TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSON
2023
$500
OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY
2023
$712K
UNRESTRICTED USE; SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL PREP PROGRAM; SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; SCHOLAR SUCCESS; YEA YOUTH EQUITY ACADEMY; READI; ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
2022
$150K
RISING TO DISTINCTION
2022
$150K
COLLEGE PREP & RISING TO DISTINCTION
2022
$100K
EDUCATION
2022
$57K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$52K
ICAP IMPLEMENTATION GRANT: LMSW, TRAINING AND SUPPORT
2022
$50K
TUITION PAYMENT FOR CULLEN SCHOLARS IN BFLO PREP PROGRAMS
2022
$50K
LAPTOPS FOR PREP SCHOLARS ACADEMY
2022
$30K
Unrestricted general operating support
2022
$30K
Unrestricted general operating support
2022
$25K
EDUCATION
2022
$25K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$25K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
$25K
PREP SCHOLARS ACADEMY: START UP OF WEST SIDE PROGRAM
2022
$18K
CELEBERATION EVENT
2022
$16K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$15K
SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATORY PROGRAM
2022
$15K
CAPACITY BLDG: CREATING A GRADES TRACKING DATABASE
2022
$9K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$5K
Buffalo Prep - Pipeline of Program
2022
$3K
HELP PROVIDE ACCESS AND PREPARATION FOR TALENTED UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
2022
$1K
TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY GRANT
2022
$500
QUALIFYING CHARITY
2022
$500
HIGH SCHOOL PREP
2022
$250
CONSULTING SUPPORT
2022
$100
MIP PAYOUT FOR 04/01/2022
2022
$100
MIP PAYOUT FOR 07/05/2022
2022
$150K
General Donation
2021
$67K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$30K
Unrestricted general operating support
2021
$20K
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
2021
$18K
CELEBERATION EVENT
2021
$16K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$16K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$15K
SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATORY PROGRAM
2021
$10K
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2021
$1K
TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY GRANT
2021
$500
QUALIFYING CHARITY
2021
$500K
EDUCATION
2020
$250K
EDUCATION
2020
$166K
UNRESTRICTED USE; SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; NEW FACILITY; ANNUAL APPEAL; GENERAL OPERATIONS; PROGRAM SUPPORT; ASSIST IN MAINTAINING NEW DATABASE SYSTEM CRITICAL FOR REMOTE LEARNING; FOR THE CAMPAIGN "KIT OUT" THE CLASSROOMS ON UB'S MAIN CAMPUS
2020
$150K
RISING TO DISTINCTION
2020
$85K
PREP SCHOLARS ACADEMY
2020
$76K
CULLEN SCHOLARS 2020
2020
$50K
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
2020
$25K
Education
2020
$25K
Unrestricted general operating support
2020
$25K
General Donation
2020
$18K
CELEBERATION EVENT
2020
$18K
Unrestricted
2020
$15K
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL
2020
$11K
EDUCATIONAL
2020
$11K
COLLEGE PREP
2020
$10K
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
2020
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$5K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$4K
BUFFALO PREP NFG GRANT
2020
$3K
PROGRAM FUNDING
2020
$2K
TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY GRANT: OPERATIONS
2020
$1K
PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY: OPERATIONS
2020
$500
QUALIFYING CHARITY
2020
$250
MATCHING INCENTIVE PROGRAM - CREDIT CARD GRANT
2020
$182K
UNRESTRICTED USE; SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; PREP FOR TOMORROW CAMPAIGN; PHASE II OF "EMPOWERING NEW SPACE" CAPITAL PROJECT; "KIT OUT" THE CLASSROOMS ON UB MAIN CAMPUS; PREP PATHWAYS PROGRAM; CONSULTANT COSTS FOR RACE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK
2019
$18K
CELEBERATION EVENT
2019
$25K
Unrestricted general operating support
2018
$16K
EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL
2018
$10K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$60K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$6.6M from 46 funders · 137 grants · 2017–2024

Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo

$1.6M · 5 grants · 2019–2024

The John R Oishei Foundation

$1.3M · 8 grants · 2020–2024

First Niagara Foundation

$860K · 4 grants · 2020–2022

Cullen Foundation

$255K · 6 grants · 2020–2022

Rich Family Foundation

$250K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$223K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Network For Good

$217K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc

$175K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN161359846
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-08
Formed1989
Employees94
Volunteers85
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