Buffalo Initiative Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2024

Legal Domicile

Phone

7033759402

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Buffalo Initiative Inc, founded in 2024, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $500K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $491K, a strong 98% operating margin.

Mission

To accelerate treatments for genetic diseases by enabling a collaborative, community-led research ecosystem that is efficient, and focused on impact.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $8,195

In its inaugural year, the organization established foundational infrastructure, including governance, operational systems, and strategic planning frameworks. We secured our first grant, enabling the development of a comprehensive programmatic strategy focused on advancing our mission. Additionally, we were invited to present our model on influential stages, highlighting our innovative approach and strengthening partnerships. These early accomplishments have positioned the organization for long-term impact and growth.

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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 $500,058

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $322

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $500,380

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $129

Program Expenses $8,195

Other Expenses $8,883

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,883

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$500,380	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$8,883	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$491,497	N/A	N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bina Shah	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Sills	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sunitha Malepati	Chair	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauren Flickinger	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nasha Fitter	Treasurer	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	$500,380	$8,883	$493,964	$491,497