Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition Inc (EIN 161610724) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lillie Wiley-Upshaw

Phone

7163169113

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition Inc, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $723K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 192% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $338K, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

To preserve and promote the heritage of the Historic Michigan Street Baptist Church. The coalition is charged with the use and care of the property, planning and implementing its restoration, and conducting its educational and tourism activities.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $722,799

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $722,799

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $22,920

Program Expenses $315,286

Other Expenses $384,854

TOTAL EXPENSES $384,854

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$722,799	$247,270	+1.9%
Expenses	$384,854	$371,698	+0.0%
Net Income	$337,945	$-124,428	-3.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Paul McDonnell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Berger	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Goins	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rachel Henderson	Vice Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Talisa King	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Simone Ragland	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DaShawn Hines	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tiffany Perry	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janice Ferguson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lillie Wiley-Upshaw - Chair	Chair	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Marguerite Lewis	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$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
2024	$722,799	$384,854	$73,039	$337,945
2023	$247,270	$371,698	$31,859	$-124,428
2022	$498,651	$733,068	$173,474	$-234,417

Buffalo Niagara Freedom Station Coalition Inc