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Just Buffalo Literary Center Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Humanities Organizations (A76Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.04M (2023)

Expenses
$1.16M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.3M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$450k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,042,412
Expenses
$1,158,520
Net Income
-$116,108
Net Assets
$848,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $767,253
73.6%
Program Services $252,922
24.3%
Investment Income $6,089
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,148
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $165,529
14.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $231,002
19.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,297,825
Total Liabilities $449,615
Net Assets $848,210
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Bachwitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Farallo Mba Chhr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kanika Durland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Gehl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal Jd (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Battaglia Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Muto Jd (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hewner Jd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block Md (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peraza (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,014,497
Expenses
$1,022,972
Net Income
-$8,475
Net Assets
$957,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $791,445
78.0%
Program Services $155,579
15.3%
Investment Income $6,197
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $61,276
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,132
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $262,466
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,228,865
Total Liabilities $271,809
Net Assets $957,056
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Dean Torrell (Executive Director) $82,711 $0 $1,654
Elizabeth Pascal Jd (President) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Muto Jd (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Hewner Jd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block Md (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Angelucci (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Bachwitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kanika Durland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Farallo Mba Chhr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Gehl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Peraza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Scrivani (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$967,174
Expenses
$755,750
Net Income
$211,424
Net Assets
$1,008,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $905,939
93.7%
Program Services $42,725
4.4%
Investment Income $4,251
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,104
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,155
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,962
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $194,292
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,366,195
Total Liabilities $357,378
Net Assets $1,008,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laurie Dean Turrell (Executive Director) $79,962 $0 $6,638
Michael C Angelucci (President) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner Jd (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye Jd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary E Farallo Mba Chhr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Collin Gehl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Muto Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal Jd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Scrivani (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$952,250
Expenses
$814,130
Net Income
$138,120
Net Assets
$725,587
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $783,895
82.3%
Program Services $159,215
16.7%
Investment Income $8,124
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,016
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $185,353
22.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,133,137
Total Liabilities $407,550
Net Assets $725,587
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Collin Gehl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabetth Pascal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye Jd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karl Shallowhorn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Scrivani (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary E Farallo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Micheal C Angelucci (President) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Muto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$813,096
Expenses
$772,149
Net Income
$40,947
Net Assets
$587,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $661,458
81.4%
Program Services $148,989
18.3%
Investment Income -$279
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,928
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,000
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,900
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,036,501
Total Liabilities $448,886
Net Assets $587,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael C Angelucci (President) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye Jd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Venezia M Appleby (Director) $0 $0 $0
James R Bachwitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa G Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary E Farallo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Kogler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Muto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Y Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karl Shallowhorn (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$911,741
Expenses
$950,547
Net Income
-$38,806
Net Assets
$535,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $643,550
70.6%
Program Services $263,153
28.9%
Investment Income $144
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,894
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,902
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,762
17.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $753,402
Total Liabilities $217,508
Net Assets $535,894
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael C Angelucci (President) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Stanley Fleming (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye Jd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Venezia M Appleby (Director) $0 $0 $0
James R Bachwitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa G Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block Md (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Kogler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Muto (Director) $0 $0 $0
C George Pulinthitta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Y Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$840,447
Expenses
$778,960
Net Income
$61,487
Net Assets
$562,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $684,453
81.4%
Program Services $150,599
17.9%
Investment Income $3,753
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$439
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,081
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,486
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $198,317
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $712,742
Total Liabilities $150,463
Net Assets $562,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James R Bachwitz (President) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael C Angelucci (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Venezia M Appleby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Block (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary E Farallo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Stanley Fleming (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa G Baumgart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Olga Karman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Kogler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Y Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Timothy J Vukelic (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$702,210
Expenses
$720,837
Net Income
-$18,627
Net Assets
$487,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $562,986
80.2%
Program Services $132,901
18.9%
Investment Income $5,775
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $548
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $274,400
38.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $659,816
Total Liabilities $172,491
Net Assets $487,325
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary E Farallo (President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Y Taylor (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas G Aurelio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James R Bachwitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ogla Karman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bryan P Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Franca Trincia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Timothy J Vukelic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael C Angelucci (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Kogler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Stanley Fleming (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Venezia M Appleby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$948,137
Expenses
$696,808
Net Income
$251,329
Net Assets
$505,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $745,364
78.6%
Program Services $202,125
21.3%
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $590
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $228,284
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $651,896
Total Liabilities $146,203
Net Assets $505,693
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary E Farallo (President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Y Taylor (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thomas G Aurelio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James R Bachwitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ogla Karman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bryan P Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Franca Trincia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Timothy J Vukelic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael C Angelucci (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Kogler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul A Battaglia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karen Stanley Fleming (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,019
Expenses
$611,767
Net Income
$18,252
Net Assets
$254,364
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $477,190
75.7%
Program Services $152,368
24.2%
Investment Income $105
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $356
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,968
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $356,172
Total Liabilities $101,808
Net Assets $254,364
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary E Farallo (President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Y Taylor (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Thomas F Hewner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Pascal (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Geri Grossman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Franca Trincia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bryan P Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas G Aurelio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Timothy J Vukelic (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Rbachwitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ogla Karman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Arjang A Assad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Miriam C Dow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Battaglia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lucy Kogler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael C Angelucci (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kaye (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$587,967
Expenses
$566,082
Net Income
$21,885
Net Assets
$236,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $480,943
81.8%
Program Services $105,863
18.0%
Investment Income $123
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,038
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,635
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $120,321
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $328,421
Total Liabilities $92,309
Net Assets $236,112

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$603,083
Expenses
$602,775
Net Income
$308
Net Assets
$214,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $372,628
61.8%
Program Services $218,216
36.2%
Investment Income $520
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,225
1.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $453
0.1%
Other Revenue $2,041
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,500
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,499
18.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $378,892
Total Liabilities $164,664
Net Assets $214,228

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$621,133
Expenses
$611,199
Net Income
$9,934
Net Assets
$213,920
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $417,963
67.3%
Program Services $194,621
31.3%
Investment Income $1,190
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,664
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $519
0.1%
Other Revenue $2,176
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,500
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,420
19.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,082
Total Liabilities $181,162
Net Assets $213,920

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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