Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2018 , and ending 06-30-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO NEW YORK
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
741 DELAWARE AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BUFFALO, NY14209
D Employer identification number

16-0743251
E Telephone number

(716) 218-1400
G Gross receipts $ 29,604,924
F Name and address of principal officer:
DEACON STEVE SCHUMER
741 DELAWARE AVENUE
BUFFALO,NY14209
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CCWNY.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1923
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 532
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 30,281,427 26,159,904
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,259,807 2,018,134
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 371,515 309,439
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,418,802 1,117,447
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 35,331,551 29,604,924
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,644,320 2,135,470
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 20,388,155 19,232,116
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,337,242    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 11,428,276 11,892,230
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 34,460,751 33,259,816
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 870,800 -3,654,892
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 42,285,659 38,616,770
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 7,640,989 7,404,981
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 34,644,670 31,211,789
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Preparer's signature
Date
2020-02-10
PTIN
P01448922
Firm's name MediumBullet
LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK LLP
 
Firm's EIN MediumBullet16-0765486
Firm's address MediumBullet
369 FRANKLIN STREET
 
BUFFALO, NY14202
Phone no. (716) 856-3300
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
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Form 990 (2018)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO IS A CATHOLIC SPONSORED HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVING ANYONE IN NEED IN THE EIGHT COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK. BELIEVING ALL PERSONS ARE CREATED BY GOD, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. WE ADVOCATE FOR THOSE IN NEED - PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND MOST VULNERABLE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,853,739 including grants of $ 615,131 ) (Revenue $ 1,086,663 )
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (FACS) FACS REPRESENTS THE AGENCY'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT IN ITS VARIETY OF SERVICES, NUMBER OF CLIENTS ASSISTED AND BROAD GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF SERVICE, AS WELL AS NUMBER OF STAFF. IN FY 2019, FACS IMPACTED 108,254 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE COUNSELING SERVICES, SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS, PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND COURT-RELATED SERVICES.A GATHERING PLACE IS A SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAM IN BUFFALO FOR FRAIL, SOCIALLY IMPAIRED OR COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED ADULTS. THIS PROGRAM IMPACTED 96 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.COUNSELING SERVICES - THESE SERVICES PROVIDE COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN 17 OFFICES ACROSS THE EIGHT COUNTIES OF WNY. COUNSELING SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 4,102 INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES IN FY 2019. IN ADDITION TO ADHERING TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES' MISSION, CORE VALUES STRESSED WITHIN COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDE RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY STRENGTHS AND HUMAN RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY, THE CRITICAL ROLE OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS AND OFFERING SERVICES THAT FOLLOW ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF BEST PRACTICE. FACS COUNSELING SERVICES SEEK TO FILL THE EVER-WIDENING GAP BETWEEN AVAILABLE SERVICES AND CONSUMER NEED, AND INSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE THE LEVEL AND QUALITY OF CARE REQUIRED TO THRIVE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR AVAILABLE RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, MANY CLIENTS INCLUDE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED OTHER ALTERNATIVES OR HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING OTHER SERVICES BECAUSE OF LIMITED MEANS. COURT-RELATED SERVICES - FOUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE UMBRELLA OF COURT RELATED SERVICE IN ERIE COUNTY, INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION, PARENT/CHILD ACCESS, MONITORED EXCHANGE AND OUR KIDS: PARENT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM. IN FY 2019, 1,255 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED THROUGH COURT-RELATED SERVICES. MOST FAMILIES ARE REFERRED THROUGH THE COURTS, ALTHOUGH, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, VOLUNTARY REFERRALS MAY BE ACCEPTED. THE GOAL IS SAFE, CONFLICT-FREE ACCESS TO BOTH PARENTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. ALL SERVICES FOCUS ON THE SAFE REPAIR, REBUILDING OR RECONNECTION OF EACH CHILD WITH A PARENT WHO HAS BEEN SEPARATED FROM THEM.PREVENTIVE SERVICES - FAMILY PRESERVATION AND STABILIZATION PROGRAMS AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES INCLUDE TRADITIONAL PREVENTIVE SERVICES PROGRAMS AND MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY PROGRAMS. IN FY 2019, MORE THAN 1,698 CLIENTS RECEIVED HELP THROUGH PREVENTIVE SERVICES. PREVENTIVE SERVICES - SERVING ERIE COUNTY, TRADITIONAL PREVENTIVE SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WITH TEMPORARY KINSHIP PLACEMENTS. THE GOAL FOCUSES ON FAMILIES IN WHICH THERE HAS BEEN CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE AND CHILDREN ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR PLACEMENT OUTSIDE THE HOME. THROUGH FAMILY COUNSELING, NETWORKING AND TEAMING WITH RESOURCES, THE FAMILIES ARE ASSISTED TO FOCUS ON CHILD SAFETY, TIMELY CHILD PERMANENCY AND CHILD WELL-BEING.MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY (MST) - SERVING ERIE, NIAGARA, CATTARAUGUS AND ALLEGANY COUNTIES, AN INTENSIVE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE WORLD OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS HOME, FAMILIES, SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD. MST IS EVIDENCE-BASED AND HAS BEEN SHOWN IN RIGOROUS, SCIENTIFIC, GOLD-STANDARD TESTS TO BE SUPERIOR TO OTHER INTERVENTIONS FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH SEVERE ANTI-SOCIAL AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR.SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS - SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK. IN FY 2019, SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS SERVED 86,572 CLIENTS.THESE PROGRAMS ARE:CHILDREN'S SERVICES - SERVING ERIE COUNTY PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ONE FOR YOUNG PARENTS AND THE EVIDENCE-BASED INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENT TRAINING FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. IN FY 2019, CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 730 CLIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - PROGRAM FOR MEN A NEW YORK MODEL FOR BATTERERS PROGRAM AND A COURT-ORDERED GROUP SESSIONS PROGRAM OFFERED IN SEVEN OFFICES IN WNY, WHICH PROVIDES A MECHANISM FOR MALE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY IN COLLABORATION WITH POLICE, COURTS AND OTHER AGENTS OF THE COURT. A TOTAL OF 1,299 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WERE IMPACTED IN FY 2019.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED IN COMMUNITIES IN ERIE COUNTY TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FAMILIES CAN CREATE A BETTER FUTURE BY LEARNING NEW COPING SKILLS, BREAKING EXISTING PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR, HEIGHTENING EXPECTATIONS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE AND PRACTICING AND EXPERIENCING A NON-VIOLENT HOUSEHOLD. IN FY 2019, 143 INDIVIDUALS WERE IMPACTED.EMERGENCY RELIEF - CENTRAL INTAKE OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN BUFFALO PROVIDES FOR SHORT TERM EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE INCLUDING FOOD, PRESCRIPTIONS, CLOTHING AND CASE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION/REFERRAL SERVICES. SIMILAR ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IN OTHER OFFICES IN ERIE COUNTY AND THE OTHER SEVEN WNY COUNTIES. A TOTAL OF 13,380 CLIENTS WERE ASSISTED IN FY 2019. INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT - SERVING CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, A PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY AND ASSIST THE FAMILY IN AVOIDING AT-RISK PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN OR TEENS OUTSIDE THE HOME IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS. THIS PROGRAM IMPACTED 80 CHILDREN/TEENS IN FY 2019.KINSHIP CAREGIVER PROGRAM SERVING CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS KINSHIP AND NON RELATIVE CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN. USING A CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL, FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED INFORMATION FOR FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORT GROUPS AND LINKAGES TO OTHER PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. A TOTAL OF 152 CLIENTS WERE IMPACTED IN FY 2019.WIC - SERVING ERIE, NIAGARA AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES WITH 20 SITES, WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) IS A FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, NUTRITION COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE PREGNANT, POST-PARTUM AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE FIVE. IN FY 2019, MORE THAN 84,246 CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS, WERE IMPACTED.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,133,303 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES - DIOCESE OF BUFFALO AND MONSIGNOR CARR INSTITUTE
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,533,033 including grants of $ 41,733 ) (Revenue $ 784,030 )
CLINICAL SERVICES THE CLINICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT THROUGH THE MONSIGNOR CARR INSTITUTE. MORE THAN 15,630 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN FY 2019. THE MCI CLINICS PROVIDE QUALITY, BEST PRACTICE SERVICES, INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT, TO RESIDENTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK. MCI MAINTAINS THREE FULL-SERVICE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS IN NIAGARA COUNTY, AS WELL AS TWO CLINICS SERVING ADULTS AND FAMILIES. SIX ERIE COUNTY CLINICS SERVE ADULTS AS WELL AS CHILDREN. THE NEW YORK STATE OASAS LICENSED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHERE SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE IS AN ONGOING CONCERN WE UNDERSTAND THAT ADDICTION OFTEN PRESENTS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS SO WE OFFER SPECIALIZED GROUPS AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES THAT ADDRESS BOTH ISSUES. AN ABSTINENCE-BASED APPROACH IS USED TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN A 12-STEP PROGRAM AND OTHER SOURCES OF SOBER SUPPORT. GROUPS CONCENTRATE ON AREAS SUCH AS RELAPSE PREVENTION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, MOTIVATION, AND FUN IN RECOVERY. A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKS TOGETHER TO OFFER A COMBINATION OF THERAPIES AND MEDICATIONS INCLUDING SUBOXONE FOR TREATMENT OF OPIATE ADDICTION TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AND OVERALL WELLNESS. A DEDICATED MARRIAGE COUNSELING CENTER, WITH LOCATIONS IN AMHERST AND HAMBURG, ADDRESSES THE COMMUNITY NEED FOR EXPERT, SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR DISTRESSED COUPLES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 533,522 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 24,025 )
SCHOOL BASED SERVICESCLOSING THE GAP THE PROGRAM PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH POOR ATTENDANCE OR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS THE RESOURCES TO GET BACK ON TRACK. CLOSING THE GAP ADDRESSES THE NON-ACADEMIC BARRIERS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES SO LEARNING CAN BE ENHANCED. A TOTAL OF 2,998 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE IMPACTED IN FY 2019.COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SERVICES PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENHANCING STUDENT SUCCESS BY PROVIDING A RANGE OF SERVICES TO SCHOOL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY RELIEF ASSISTANCE, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT THE WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL VIA FUNDING PROVIDED DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL. IN FY 2019, 54 STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF MEMBERS WERE IMPACTED BY THE PROGRAM.THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A STIPEND AND MEALS FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS WHO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH EXCEPTIONAL OR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS, HEAD START CENTERS AND OTHER PRESCHOOLS. IN FY 2019, OUR GRANDPARENTS IMPACTED 606 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.IN-SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK (ISSWP) SERVING 14 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN ALLEGANY, CATTARAUGUS, ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES, THROUGH GROUP WORK WITH STUDENTS AND CONSULTATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS. THE ISSWP ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT SKILL BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH SHORT-TERM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, SMALL GROUPS AND CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS. CONSULTATION SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS, AS WELL AS STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS TO EXPAND STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS FOR STRENGTHENING STUDENT CHARACTER. BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT OF OTHER STUDENT OR PARENT NEEDS, REFERRAL TO OTHER CATHOLIC CHARITIES' PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COUNSELING, IS AVAILABLE. MORE THAN 3,331 STUDENTS, STAFF AND FAMILY MEMBERS WERE ASSISTED IN FY 2019.SCHOOL INTERVENTION SERVICE (SIS) SIS PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, PEER RELATIONSHIPS, ACADEMICS, AND SUCH FAMILY FUNCTIONING ISSUES AS MARITAL PROBLEMS, CUSTODY OR PARENTING. THE PROGRAM USES A FAMILY-FOCUSED APPROACH AND COLLABORATES WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO ARE WORKING WITH THE FAMILY. THE SIS PROGRAM OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS TO THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY THAT THE PROGRAM SERVES. IN FY 2019, 566 YOUTH AND FAMILY MEMBERS WERE IMPACTED BY OUR SERVICES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,206,689 including grants of $ 1,332,686 ) (Revenue $ 21,070 )
PARISH OUTREACH AND ADVOCACYTHE MISSION OF PARISH OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY IS TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THE UNMET NEEDS OF THOSE WHO STRUGGLE WITH LOW INCOME, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE SHUT IN, DISABLED OR SENIORS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FOOD PANTRIES AND SERVICE SITES, THE DIOCESE OF BUFFALO LADIES OF CHARITY, CATHOLIC GUILD FOR THE BLIND, WYOMING COUNTY OUTREACH, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OUTREACH, TELEPHONE ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ERIE COUNTY AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICE CORPS (CCSC). THE NINE PANTRIES ARE LOCATED IN ERIE COUNTY (FOUR IN BUFFALO, ONE EACH IN LACKAWANNA AND GETZVILLE) AND ONE EACH IN ALLEGANY COUNTY (WELLSVILLE) AND CATTARAUGUS COUNTY (FRANKLINVILLE). THEY PROVIDED EMERGENCY FOOD AND OFFERED INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO 5,907 PEOPLE IN FY 2019. PARISH OUTREACH IMPACTED MORE THAN 26,381 PEOPLE THROUGH LADIES OF CHARITY'S POVERTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING GIFTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT CHRISTMAS, BASIC HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED TO START OVER, AND CLOTHING FOR THOSE IN NEED. WYOMING COUNTY OUTREACH, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OUTREACH AND THE TELEPHONE ASSURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDE FRIENDLY VISITS OR PHONE CALLS AS A SAFETY CHECK-IN FOR SHUT INS. CATHOLIC GUILD FOR THE BLIND ORGANIZES ACTIVITIES FOR 56 INDIVIDUALS, SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICE CORPS IS A YEAR-LONG SERVICE PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES. UP TO EIGHT VOLUNTEERS OF ANY FAITH COMMIT TO ONE YEAR OF FULL-TIME SERVICE WORK WITH THOSE WHO ARE POOR. THIS MAY INVOLVE WORK IN LOCAL HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND OTHERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,263,115 including grants of $ 126,908 ) (Revenue $ 102,346 )
IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE ASSISTANCEA VAST ARRAY OF SERVICES IS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO FLEE THEIR HOMELAND BECAUSE OF PERSECUTION OR WAR AND HAVE COME TO BUFFALO TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION, ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES, CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, ACCULTURATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS. MORE THAN 1,631 ADULTS AND CHILDREN HAILING FROM A RANGE OF COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD WERE ASSISTED WITH RESETTLEMENT OR OTHER SERVICES IN BUFFALO IN FY 2019.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,523,257 including grants of $ 19,012 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION SERVICESTHE WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT IN FY 2019 IMPACTED ABOUT 1,569 ELIGIBLE ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTY YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 16 AND OLDER WHO MAY HAVE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL, OR MAY BE IN SCHOOL BUT HAVE HAD A BRUSH WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM, WITH SITES IN BUFFALO AND NIAGARA FALLS, HELPS YOUTH AND ADULTS EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, AND GAIN EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER PREPARATION. PROJECT JUMP START PROVIDES ATTENDANCE INTERVENTION AND ACADEMIC OR TUTORING SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND WHO LIVE IN MANY PARTS OF ERIE COUNTY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 5,526,583 including grants of $ 1,478,606 ) (Revenue $ 147,441 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet27,046,658
Form 990 (2018)
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Form 990 (2018)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV
........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
256
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
532
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
16
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletKAREN MECOZZI741 DELAWARE AVENUE   BUFFALO,NY14209 (716) 218-1400
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MOST REV RICHARD J MALONE THD......................................................................
CHAIRMAN
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(2) DAVID UBA......................................................................
VICE-CHAIRMAN
1.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(3) ROBERT M BENNETT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(4) ANTHONY J DELMONTE JR......................................................................
TREASURER
1.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(5) REV GREGORY J DOBSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) JOSEPH FEELEY CPA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(7) MARIA FOTI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) MOST REV EDWARD M GROSZ......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) ALFRED F LUHR III......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(10) REV PETER J KARALUS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(11) DEACON MIGUEL SANTOS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(12) STEVEN ULRICH......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(13) SISTER REGINA MURPHY SSMN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(14) PATRICIA K FOGARTY ESQ......................................................................
SECRETARY
1.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(15) LARRY A MONTANI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES GILES......................................................................
TRUSTEE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(17) SISTER MARY MCCARRICK OSF......................................................................
DIOCESAN DIR SEE SCHED O
35.00
.................
1.00
    X       0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DENNIS WALCZYK........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
35.00
.......................1.00
    X       144,081 0 10,678
(19) KAREN MECOZZI........................................................................
CONTROLLER
35.00
.......................1.00
    X       71,541 0 18,302






















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 215,622 0 28,980
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
R AND P OAK HILL DEVELOPMENT LLC

3556 LAKSHORE ROAD STE 620
BUFFALO,NY14219
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT 2,073,980
THE MARTIN GROUP

620 MAIN ST
BUFFALO,NY14202
PUBLIC RELATIONS 370,384
MCGUIRE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC

455 CAYUGA ROAD
BUFFALO,NY14225
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT 150,120
LAUER MANGUSO AND ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS

4080 RIDGE LEA ROAD
BUFFALO,NY14228
ARCHITECT 146,523
MST SERVICES LLC

PO BOX 603489
CHARLOTTE,NC28260
THERAPY SERVICES 104,058
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 14,696,508
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 11,463,396
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1,399,450
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 26,159,904
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM FEES 900099 1,274,541 1,274,541    
b FEES FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 900099 743,593 743,593    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 2,018,134
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 309,439     309,439
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   158,922
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   158,922
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 158,922     158,922
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a INTERAGENCY FEES 900099 599,804     599,804
b MISCELLANEOUS 900099 358,721     358,721
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 958,525
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 29,604,924 2,018,134 0 1,426,886
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 2,135,470 2,135,470
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 294,045   294,045  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 14,093,843 11,762,536 1,940,340 390,967
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,139,514 1,030,064 77,951 31,499
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,675,409 2,246,749 354,994 73,666
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,029,305 852,009 149,237 28,059
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 398,969 153,554 243,817 1,598
12 Advertising and promotion .... 532,149 67,160 109,263 355,726
13 Office expenses ....... 1,546,274 1,114,557 341,801 89,916
14 Information technology ...... 188,252 163,242 20,140 4,870
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,273,393 1,070,216 195,725 7,452
17 Travel ............ 86,215 65,663 8,491 12,061
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 415,327 344,887 66,412 4,028
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 4,133,303 4,133,303    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 624,002 580,397 36,002 7,603
23 Insurance ... 193,703 147,137 40,695 5,871
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PURCHASED SERVICES 1,055,689 638,096 167,934 249,659
b BAD DEBT EXPENSE 530,938 42,365 488,573 0
c REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 303,228 265,524 32,258 5,446
d STAFF DEVELOPMENT 224,351 176,524 46,918 909
e All other expenses 386,437 57,205 261,320 67,912
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 33,259,816 27,046,658 4,875,916 1,337,242
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 4,715,826 1 3,169,273
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,324,092 3 1,880,600
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 5,766,171 4 5,353,573
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 21,208 9 13,595
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 12,374,871
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,994,219 7,572,609 10c 8,380,652
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 17,310,166 11 16,052,765
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,761,744 12 2,643,167
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,813,843 15 1,123,145
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 42,285,659 16 38,616,770
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 3,001,622 17 2,591,598
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 484,330 19 514,031
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 620,237 23 543,552
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 3,534,800 25 3,755,800
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 7,640,989 26 7,404,981
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 22,291,777 27 19,343,146
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 12,301,232 28 11,543,699
29 Permanently restricted net assets 51,661 29 324,944
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 34,644,670 33 31,211,789
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 42,285,659 34 38,616,770
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Form 990 (2018)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
29,604,924
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
33,259,816
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-3,654,892
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
34,644,670
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
643,144
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-421,133
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
31,211,789
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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