WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INC

EIN: 204230463 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$2,171,800
Total Expenses
$2,183,617
Total Assets
$11,712,530
Net Assets
$10,037,234
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
CAROLYNN WELCH
Phone
7163934088
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 69% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $10.0M represent 55 months of operating reserves.

Mission

WEDI STRENGHTENS COMMUNITIES THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR ALL WESTERN NEW YORKERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $426,110 Revenue: $292,432

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - WEST SIDE BAZAAR AND DOWNTOWN BAZAAR SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR LOCATED IN GROWING COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK. WESTMINISTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (WEDI)...

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - WEST SIDE BAZAAR AND DOWNTOWN BAZAAR SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR LOCATED IN GROWING COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK. WESTMINISTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (WEDI) IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING MERCHANTS A STABLE AND AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENT TO GROW THEIR "GRASSROOTS" BUSINESSES. WEDI IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING CLIENTS BUSINESS COACHING, FINANCIAL MENTORING, LOW INTEREST LOANS, NETWORKING/MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, AND STEADY CUSTOMER TRAFFIC.

Program 2
Expenses: $836,439 Revenue: $39,331

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR GENERATING WEALTH FOR MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE CREATION OR EXPANSION OF A SMALL BUSINESS. WEDI'S PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN ITS ABILITY TO...

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR GENERATING WEALTH FOR MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE CREATION OR EXPANSION OF A SMALL BUSINESS. WEDI'S PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES, UTILIZING EXISTING COMMUNITY RESOURCES WHEN AVAILABLE, AND MOLD THE PROCESS TO EACH INDIVIDUAL. THIS IS DONE THROUGH MENTORS, WHO WORK WITH CLIENTS INDIVIDUALLY AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. WEDI CAN PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICE FROM BASIC FINANCIAL LITERACY TO SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. WEDI OFFERS A MICRO LOAN PROGRAM THAT OFFERS SMALL, TARGETED LOANS FOR BUSINESS CREATION OR EXPANSION IN WEDI'S TARGET AREA THAT CAN DIRECTLY RESULT IN INCREASED INCOME AND WEALTH GENERATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $315,637

EDUCATION, NURTURE, ENCOURAGEMENT, READINESS, AND GROWTH FOR YOUTH (ENERGY), LAUNCH, AND FOCUSED LEARNING FOR YOUTH (FLY) - THE FOCUS OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELLS)...

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EDUCATION, NURTURE, ENCOURAGEMENT, READINESS, AND GROWTH FOR YOUTH (ENERGY), LAUNCH, AND FOCUSED LEARNING FOR YOUTH (FLY) - THE FOCUS OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELLS) SPECIFICIALLY STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) TO IMPROVE MORE QUICKLY, ACADEMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY THAN THEY WOULD WITHOUT ENERGY, LAUNCH, OR FLY'S INPUT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. CHILDREN RECEIVE HOMEWORK AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENJOY A SHARED FAMILY STYLE MEAL AND GAIN ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL ADULT MENTORS AND TUTORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,557,693
Program Service Revenue $331,763
Investment Income $-11,210
Other Revenue $293,554
TOTAL REVENUE $2,171,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,079,735
Fundraising Expenses $180,195
Program Expenses $1,578,186
Other Expenses $1,103,882
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,183,617

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,171,800 $6,918,706 -0.7%
Expenses $2,183,617 $2,473,537 -0.1%
Net Income $-11,817 $4,445,169 -1.0%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
53
Volunteers
50

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
5
$95,920
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHEN ZENGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTA SCHWARTZOTT BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONCETTA FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE JASKOLKA BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDEN 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE DONIGAN BOARD MEMBER/ASSIST SECRET (TO 12/31/24) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN BELLIOTTI BOARD MEMBER (TO 9/30/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INDU DEWAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZELALEM GEMMEDA BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/31/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA GENESKY BOARD MEMBER (TO 8/31/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KENLINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUSTAVO LIMA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE MARCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/31/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE O'CONNOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIMI STEADMAN BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE UWIMBABAZI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYNN WELCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$84,845 $11,075 $95,920
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 $2,171,800 $2,183,617 $11,712,530 $-11,817
2023 $6,918,706 $2,473,537 $12,601,013 $4,445,169
2022 $3,247,167 $2,295,731 $10,403,298 $951,436
2021 $4,824,412 $2,069,904 $5,287,806 $2,754,508
2020 $2,118,673 $1,763,082 $2,609,168 $355,591
2019 $1,715,793 $1,600,557 $2,379,628 $115,236
2018 $1,313,235 $990,167 $2,024,093 $323,068
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