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BUFFALO NIAGARA BUILDERS ASSOC INC

BUFFALO, NY · EIN 160723663 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · bnba.org
revenue
$104K
expenses
$112K
net assets
$135K
employees
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTIONS OF BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Buffalo Niagara Builders Association advocates for home builders, developers, and associated industries in the Buffalo-Niagara region. It supports its members through advocacy on housing-related legislation, regulatory issues, and energy policy, while promoting networking and business development. The organization also engages in public outreach and economic impact education related to residential construction.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS - PROVIDES MEMBER ACCESS TO VARIOUS ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES
  2. #2 $0
    SCHOLARSHIPS
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Legislative Engagement
Represents members in state and local legislative processes, including efforts against natural gas bans and for SEQRA modernization
Networking and Member Services
Facilitates business relationships among members and provides access to state and national association resources
Scholarships
Offers educational scholarships, likely supporting workforce development in the building trades
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocating for builders and developers on housing and construction policy
      Engages in advocacy with federal and local officials, legislators, and media outlets on issues affecting home construction, including promoting housing choice, economic growth, and community quality of life for the benefit of builders, developers, and associated industries.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships for construction-related education
      Awards scholarships to support students pursuing education and careers in construction-related fields, helping to develop future industry professionals.
  • Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
    • Organizing member events and industry networking opportunities
      Organizes meetings and special events that facilitate member access to associated industries, fostering collaboration and professional engagement within the construction sector.
  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Producing educational materials on housing's economic impact
      Collaborated on the production of an educational video that highlights the economic impact of housing in the Buffalo Niagara Metro area, aimed at informing stakeholders and supporting industry advocacy.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Supporting job skill training programs for the home building industry
      Supports job skill training initiatives delivered by public, private, and nonprofit organizations to develop a qualified workforce for the home building industry.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocating for cost-reducing construction regulations
      Specifically advocated for limitations on sprinkler system requirements in new residential construction to reduce building costs and support the production of new homes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$64K61%
Program service revenue$35K34%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$144K
Cash$23K
Investments$103K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$135K
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • ANDREW ROMANOWSKI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Bullettproof Solutions Partner — Partnered with BNBA and economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg to produce an educational video on regional housing economics.
  • Frankie Sardina Partner — Secretary of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
  • Jeff Naab Partner — Treasurer of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
  • Jennifer Dougherty Partner — Administrative Assistant of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
  • Joseph Benedict Partner — Executive Officer of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
  • Mark Longo Partner — Vice President of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
  • Mark Lotterer Partner — Presidential Appointee of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
  • National Association of Home Builders Network — Automatic national-level membership for all BNBA members, enabling broader networking, education, and advocacy engagement.
  • National Association of Home Builders Network — Works with NAHB on legal and regulatory advocacy, including challenges to statewide gas bans.
  • New York State Builders Association Network — Automatic state-level membership for all BNBA members, providing expanded business and advocacy resources.
  • New York State Builders Association Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to state-level construction regulations and energy policy.
  • Phil Nanula Partner — President of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Industry Representation to Advance Housing and Economic Goals
    methodology: industry_representation
    By representing builders, developers, and associated industries in policy and public forums, the organization advances housing choice and economic growth, because unified industry voices gain greater influence in shaping market conditions and public policy.
  • Member Economic Circulation
    methodology: members_doing_business_with_members
    By promoting business relationships among members, the organization increases economic activity within the membership network, because members are more likely to do business with trusted peers in the same industry.
  • Professional Standards Enforcement
    methodology: professional_standards_and_ethics
    By maintaining high ethical and professional standards, the organization enhances the reputation of the home building industry, because public trust increases when members adhere to consistent, credible standards.
  • Regulatory and Policy Advocacy for Industry Interests
    methodology: regulatory-advocacy
    By challenging restrictive energy regulations and advocating for modernized environmental review processes, the organization reduces barriers to home construction and protects consumer choice, because streamlined regulatory processes lower costs and accelerate project timelines.