SHAW FESTIVAL FOUNDATION

EIN: 222809351 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$1,341,047
Total Expenses
$1,358,544
Total Assets
$1,680,720
Net Assets
$1,148,208
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
KENNETH FRIEDMAN
Phone
7168541930
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SHAW FESTIVAL FOUNDATION, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER CHARITABLE ENTITIES.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,341,047
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,341,047

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,162,000
Salaries & Benefits $118,611
Fundraising Expenses $139,999
Program Expenses $1,162,000
Other Expenses $77,933
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,358,544

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,341,047 $2,052,299 -0.3%
Expenses $1,358,544 $1,422,931 0.0%
Net Income $-17,497 $629,368 -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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
5

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
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES W WADSWORTH PRESIDENT EMERITUS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD H LUCZAK PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES F BROWN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH P FRIEDMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SYLVIA BENNETT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,341,047 $1,358,544 $1,680,720 $-17,497
2022 $2,052,299 $1,422,931 $1,314,891 $629,368
2021 $1,691,543 $1,128,836 $848,753 $562,707
2020 $1,238,443 $1,060,985 $308,249 $177,458
2019 $1,250,515 $1,244,647 $130,791 $5,868
2018 $1,022,789 $1,055,186 $124,923 $-32,397
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