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BUFFALO URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

BUFFALO, NY · EIN 222324226 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S99 · Community Improvement · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$38.3M
expenses
$32.7M
net assets
$85.9M
employees
5
volunteers
21
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT THE URBAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS OF THE REGION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, REMEDIATION AND MANAGEMENT OF DISTRESSED PROPERTIES

profile · synthesized from sources

BUFFALO URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION supports urban economic development in the Buffalo, NY region by acquiring, remediating, and managing distressed properties. The organization focuses on revitalizing underutilized or abandoned real estate to promote community improvement and long-term neighborhood stability. Its activities are centered on property redevelopment as a driver of local economic growth.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Distressed Property Remediation
Acquires, stabilizes, and redevelops vacant or abandoned properties to prevent blight and support neighborhood revitalization in Buffalo
Property Management and Maintenance
Manages and maintains remediated properties to ensure long-term community benefit and sustainable use
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
    • Acquires and redevelops distressed properties
      Acquires, remediates, and manages distressed properties in Buffalo to support regional urban economic development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$38.27M
Contributions & grants$37.14M97%
Program service revenue$133K0%
Investment income$627K2%
Other revenue$374K
expenses
Total expenses$32.73M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$496K
Grants paid out$27.20M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$171.92M
Cash$23.51M
Investments$0
Liabilities$85.98M
Net assets$85.94M
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BRANDYE MERRIWEATHER PRESIDENT 37 $157K
REBECCA GANDOUR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 37 $153K
board members · 18
  • BRYAN BOLLMAN — DIRECTOR
  • CATHERINE AMDUR — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER SCANLON — CHAIRMAN
  • CRYSTAL MORGAN — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL CASTLE — DIRECTOR
  • DARBY FISHKIN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID NASCA — DIRECTOR
  • DENNIS ELSENBECK — DIRECTOR
  • DENNIS PENMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DOTTIE GALLAGHER — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH HOLDEN — DIRECTOR
  • JANIQUE CURRY — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN UTZ — DIRECTOR
  • KIMBERLEY MINKEL — DIRECTOR
  • NATHAN MARTON — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT BYLEWSKI — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS HALLIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS KUCHARSKI — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Property Remediation for Economic Development
    methodology: property_remediation_for_economic_development
    By acquiring, remediating, and managing distressed properties, the organization produces urban economic development because improved physical assets attract investment, increase property values, and enable new commercial or residential uses in underserved areas.