INVEST BUFFALO NIAGARA FOUNDATION INC (EIN 825163781) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THOMAS A KUCHARSKI

Phone

8009169673

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INVEST BUFFALO NIAGARA FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $298K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $176K, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $282,813

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $15,262

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $298,075

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $117,813

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $117,813

Other Expenses $4,219

TOTAL EXPENSES $122,032

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$298,075	$221,253	+0.3%
Expenses	$122,032	$44,438	+1.7%
Net Income	$176,043	$176,815	0.0%

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

Financial Distress Indicator

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

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

$385,885

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AMY HEMENWAY	CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETE PETRELLA	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA GANDOUR	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS A KUCHARSKI	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$53,735	$385,885

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	$298,075	$122,032	$947,592	$176,043
2024	$221,253	$44,438	$653,736	$176,815
2023	$279,964	$275,750	$629,817	$4,214
2022	$316,516	$151,575	$421,403	$164,941
2021	$165,020	$226,764	$154,962	$-61,744
2020	$325,102	$113,290	$298,904	$211,812

INVEST BUFFALO NIAGARA FOUNDATION INC