THE CENTER FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIES INC

EIN: 921953714 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$4,028,916
Total Expenses
$3,277,444
Total Assets
$12,155,610
Net Assets
$11,311,103
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
LAURA QUEBRAL
Phone
7162591050
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE CENTER FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIES INC, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $751K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIES, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON PLANNING, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGIES TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY WEALTH, ESPECIALLY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,937,633 Revenue: $740,940

CENTER FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIES CORE SERVICES: PROVIDE SERVICES TO INFORM, DEVELOP AND WRITE STRATEGIC PLANS WITH PARTNERS TO BUILD CAPACITY; ASSIST WITH PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROBLEM...

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CENTER FOR REGIONAL STRATEGIES CORE SERVICES: PROVIDE SERVICES TO INFORM, DEVELOP AND WRITE STRATEGIC PLANS WITH PARTNERS TO BUILD CAPACITY; ASSIST WITH PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROBLEM SOLVING, DEVELOPING METRICS FOR EVALUATION AND ASSESSING PROGRESS OVER TIME.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,042,822
Program Service Revenue $740,940
Investment Income $233,154
Other Revenue $12,000
TOTAL REVENUE $4,028,916

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $863,119
Salaries & Benefits $645,412
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,937,633
Other Expenses $1,768,913
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,277,444

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,028,916 $5,093,652 -0.2%
Expenses $3,277,444 $2,662,736 +0.2%
Net Income $751,472 $2,430,916 -0.7%
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
5
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
1
$186,292
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHARON JONES CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMANUEL FRIMPONG BOAMAH PHD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL HESS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURENCE RUBIN SECRETARY 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD DOSSINGER TREASURER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA QUEBRAL CEO 40.00
Officer
$186,292 $0 $186,292
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 $4,028,916 $3,277,444 $12,155,610 $751,472
2024 $5,093,652 $2,662,736 $11,610,388 $2,430,916
2023 $8,581,705 $452,990 $9,052,661 $8,128,715
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