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The Community Action Organization of Western New YORK INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · BUFFALO, NY · EIN 16-0911473

About

To promote opportunities for low-income individuals, families, and communities to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency through advocacy partnerships, access to services and low-to-moderate income housing development.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
532
Volunteers
21

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-02-29
Revenue
$36.0M
Expenses
$37.2M
Assets
$13.7M
Liabilities
$10.5M

Financial history

$37.2M$18.6M$0
222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $36.0M · Peak FY2023: $36.8M · Avg: $34.6M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$907K
THE COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
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Address

45 Jewett AVE STE 150
Buffalo, NY, 14214-244

Governance

Voting board members23
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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