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WESTSIDE MINISTRIES INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 300045548 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L82 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · 716ministries.org
revenue
$3.0M
expenses
$3.1M
net assets
$592K
employees
70
volunteers
125
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

TO CONDUCT SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR LOW- INCOME PERSONS IN BUFFALO, NY THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & WORK TRAINING FOR JOB READINESS

profile · synthesized from sources

716 Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit in Buffalo, NY that combines job training with neighborhood revitalization. It offers vocational programs in soft skills, construction, and customer service, pairing participants with mentors and certifications. The organization also operates as a general contractor and provides facilities management services, reinvesting profits into affordable housing and community development initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $19K
    AFFORDABLE HOUSING: MINISTRY ACQUIRES MOSTLY VIA AUCTION; VACANT RUN DON HOUSING PROPERTIES WHICH ARE REHAB' D AND MADE LIVABLE. THE MINISTRY INITIALLY RETAINS AS RENTAL UNITS AND THEN SELLS OFF PROPERTIES TO AREA RESIDENTS. SALE & RENTAL INCOME ARE USED TO HELP FUND FUTURE ACQUISITIONS AND REHABS. GOAL IS TO UPGRADE & RESTORE HOUSING STOCK TO IMPROVE THE AREA'S QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. #2 $53K
    COMMUNITY CENTER: THE MINISTRY ACQUIRED A FORMER CHURCH AND CLASSROOMS, REHAB' D IT AND PRESENTLY RENT IT OUT TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS. THE THRUST OF THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK PROGRAMS, LANGUAGE CLASSES AND VARIOUS OTHER LIFE IMPROVEMENT SKILL CLASSES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS ON THE WESTSIDE OF BUFFALO.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Build_716
Licensed general contracting service for residential and commercial projects, providing work experience and employment pathways
Serve_716
Facilities management program offering maintenance, janitorial, HVAC, and property management services to local organizations
Train_716 Construction Core Training
Hands-on construction certification course leading to NCCER Core Curriculum and OSHA 10 certifications, with pathways to apprenticeships
Train_716 Customer Service Training
Training program resulting in National Retail Federation, Telephone Doctor, and ServSafe certifications for customer-facing roles
Train_716 Soft Skills Training
Job readiness program covering resume building, conflict resolution, time management, and interviewing skills, paired with one-on-one mentoring
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Acquisition and rehabilitation of vacant housing
      Acquires vacant housing units through auction, rehabilitates them, and operates them as rental properties before selling to area residents to improve neighborhood housing quality in Western New York.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Community center operations for educational and life-skills programs
      Operates a community center in a rehabilitated former church, providing rented space to support after-school homework programs, language classes, and life-skills training for low-income individuals.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Facilities management and maintenance services
      Provides comprehensive facilities management services including building maintenance, janitorial work, landscaping, snow removal, and room rental to commercial and private property owners, with volunteer teams supporting service delivery for community organizations.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Job training programs for work readiness
      Offers three job training programs—Soft Skills, Construction Core, and Customer Service—that provide participants with certification and skills in resume building, conflict resolution, time management, practice interviewing, and nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Retail Federation and ServSafe.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Construction services as a licensed general contractor
      Operates as a licensed and insured general contractor, performing residential and commercial remodeling and construction projects including kitchens, bathrooms, and medical-grade spaces in Buffalo.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.02M
Contributions & grants$214K7%
Program service revenue$2.78M92%
Investment income$-1K-0%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$3.13M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.88M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$998K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$406K
Net assets$592K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEREMY HAZELTON EXEC DIRECTO 40 $79K
board members · 9
  • ALAN MCCRACKEN — SECRETARY
  • DAVID ELEY — BOARD CHAIR
  • JOHN COMARDO — MEMBER
  • JOHN LEE — TREASURER
  • LEROY WIGGINS — MEMBER
  • MARVA THREAT — MEMBER
  • SHARON WILLIAMS — VICE CHAIR
  • STEVEN SCHENK — MEMBER
  • ZACHARY MCARDLE — MEMBER
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • 716 Ministries Network — Implied affiliation with a broader network or movement under the name "Seven.One.Six"
  • 716 Ministries Network — Operates as Serve_716, a service arm of 716 Ministries focused on facilities management.
  • Associated Builders and Contractors Partner — Partner employer providing employment or apprenticeship opportunities for graduates of the Construction Core Training Program.
  • City of Buffalo Government — Licensed contractor with the City of Buffalo.
  • Former Church Partner — Rehabilitated former church building used as community center rented to community programs and organizations.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Empowerment Through Opportunity
    methodology: empowerment-through-opportunity
    By providing access to meaningful opportunities such as job training and construction work, individuals' untapped potential is unlocked, leading to personal empowerment and community transformation because opportunity acts as a catalyst for self-efficacy and economic mobility.
  • Mentor-Supported Skill Development
    methodology: mentor-supported_training
    By combining job training with one-on-one mentoring, participants achieve greater success in workforce readiness because personalized guidance builds confidence, accountability, and practical know-how that training alone cannot provide.
  • Self-Sustaining Social Enterprise Model
    methodology: financial_sustainability_through_social_enterprise
    By operating service businesses and reinvesting property-related income into community development, the organization achieves financial sustainability that enables long-term programming and expansion because internally generated funding reduces reliance on external donors and aligns economic activity with mission outcomes.