Buffalo Suzuki Strings Inc

EIN: 133263534 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

North Tonawanda, NY

Total Revenue
$646,569
Total Expenses
$692,601
Total Assets
$1,616,167
Net Assets
$1,579,404
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Lauren Eastlack
Phone
7167438728
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Buffalo Suzuki Strings Inc, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $647K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $1.6M represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To teach children about music in a manner consistent with the philosophy and pedagogy developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. We are dedicated to achieving excellence in music education by supporting a strong partnership of parents, teachers, students, and the community in a nurturing environment.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $487,305 Revenue: $553,928

Buffalo Suzuki Strings provides a complete and comprehensive music education for children from birth to age 18. We teach private lessons and group enrichment classes in violin, viola, cello, piano...

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Buffalo Suzuki Strings provides a complete and comprehensive music education for children from birth to age 18. We teach private lessons and group enrichment classes in violin, viola, cello, piano, and harp for students ages 3-18 and early childhood Suzuki music for children from birth to age 3.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $76,610
Program Service Revenue $518,745
Investment Income $40,526
Other Revenue $10,688
TOTAL REVENUE $646,569

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $461,420
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $487,305
Other Expenses $231,181
TOTAL EXPENSES $692,601

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $646,569 $733,665 -0.1%
Expenses $692,601 $775,245 -0.1%
Net Income $-46,032 $-41,580 +0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$120,238
Total Directors
12
$120,238
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lauren Eastlack Co-Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$56,790 $0 $56,790
Mary Cay Neal Co-Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$63,448 $0 $63,448
Rosanne Johnson Board Member 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosanne Wisniewski Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Johnsen Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Reynolds President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Zang Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curt Holmes Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andres Huerta Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sally Briggs Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alissa Iorio Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lorraine Probst Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $646,569 $692,601 $1,616,167 $-46,032
2024 $733,665 $775,245 $1,640,643 $-41,580
2023 $664,693 $653,574 $1,756,023 $11,119
2022 $606,129 $573,948 $1,619,133 $32,181
2021 $602,311 $528,790 $1,750,598 $73,521
2020 $766,762 $527,094 $1,613,254 $239,668
2019 $637,445 $538,055 $1,310,323 $99,390
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