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Buffalo & ERIE County Public Library

Public charity
DBA: % JOHN SPEARS
Other · BUFFALO, NY · EIN 22-3331880

About

Connect the diverse community with library resources that enrich enlighten and entertain. Provide open and free access to information. Delivery timely confidential and customer oriented services to meet the informational recreational and educational needs of the community

In care of JOHN Spears

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
391
Volunteers
523

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$12.4M
Expenses
$13.1M
Assets
$4.3M
Liabilities
$0

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$800
Grants Given
BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Address

1 Lafayette SQ
Buffalo, NY, 14203-182

Governance

Voting board members127
Independent members127
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
990 reviewed by boardNo
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