STARRING BUFFALO INC

EIN: 831089172 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

AMHERST, NY

Total Revenue
$206,183
Total Expenses
$182,143
Total Assets
$39,834
Net Assets
$39,521
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DINA SLAWSON
Phone
7164640073
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STARRING BUFFALO INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $206K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $182K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO CONNECT, ENTERTAIN, TEACH, THRILL, AND PROVIDE TOP-QUALITY MUSICAL THEATER. STARRING BUFFALO SHOWS OFFER BUFFALO AUDIENCES UNRIVALED ACCESS TO BROADWAY'S GREATEST THEATER ARTISTS, AND PROVIDES WESTERN NEW YORK STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO LEARN FROM, WORK ALONGSIDE, AND BE INSPIRED BY THE STARS IN BOTH MASTER CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,545
Program Service Revenue $166,738
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $4,900
TOTAL REVENUE $206,183

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $21
Program Expenses $159,347
Other Expenses $182,143
TOTAL EXPENSES $182,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $206,183 $155,635 +0.3%
Expenses $182,143 $150,148 +0.2%
Net Income $24,040 $5,487 +3.4%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
8
Volunteers
18

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
4
$30,000
Total Directors
12
$15,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DINA SLAWSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN TARTICK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW FORNAROLA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/TREASURER 15.00
Officer Director
$15,000 $0 $15,000
ROSEANN BERARDI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA BRODIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY ENRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY GLICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY RIPLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAN RIPLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SAXON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RABICE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RUSSO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15.00
Officer
$15,000 $0 $15,000
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 $206,183 $182,143 $39,834 $24,040
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