VOICE Buffalo Inc

EIN: 161502516 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Buffalo, NY

Total Revenue
$385,035
Total Expenses
$371,952
Total Assets
$77,232
Net Assets
$47,711
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JIMMY DARBY
Phone
7168426571
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VOICE Buffalo Inc, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $385K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $372K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

TO ORGANIZE FAITH-BASED AND OTHER COMMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND GENERATE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO TRANSFOR PEOPLE, CONGREGATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES FOR THE COMMON GOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $297,357

Buffalo organized an average of 3 events per month, engaging over 1,500 Buffalo residents.

Program 2

VOICE Buffalo has dedicated space for youth impacted by youth violence and the adverse effects of gun violence by creating a safe space.

Program 3

We established new and strengthened existing partnerships with multiple grassroots partners and coalitions.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $379,737
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $5,298
TOTAL REVENUE $385,035

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $188,125
Fundraising Expenses $2,922
Program Expenses $297,357
Other Expenses $183,827
TOTAL EXPENSES $371,952

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $385,035 $267,747 +0.4%
Expenses $371,952 $481,467 -0.2%
Net Income $13,083 $-213,720 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
35

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
3
$75,000
Total Directors
9
$600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TYRELL FORD EXE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$75,000 $0 $75,000
TIFFANY WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$600 $0 $600
JIMMY DARBY BOARD PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENDRA BOULWARE Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD VAARWERK BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOVAIRA HERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE CHAMPION BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA LYNCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HERRING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA PAIGEN 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 $385,035 $371,952 $77,232 $13,083
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $267,747 $481,467 $72,362 $-213,720
2023 $497,712 $735,373 $356,754 $-237,661
2022 $979,523 $551,038 $511,578 $428,485
2021 $296,048 $341,099 $90,028 $-45,051
2020 $279,280 $241,312 $138,790 $37,968
2019 $348,911 $452,526 $95,711 $-103,615
2018 $426,415 $431,815 $192,165 $-5,400
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