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OUT OF THE BLUE WNY INC

HAMBURG, NY · EIN 811983472 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE P82 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · outofthebluewny.com
revenue
$19K
expenses
$16K
net assets
$26K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, LIVING THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Western New York that enhances the quality of life for adults with disabilities through social, recreational, and community-building activities. Organizes events such as concerts, holiday parties, and outdoor adventures to promote inclusion and engagement. Programs focus on providing meaningful experiences and access to cultural events for individuals with developmental disabilities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adventure and Outing Series
Organizes outdoor and adventure activities to enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities
Free Concert Tickets Program
Provides free tickets to concerts and entertainment events, such as the Lee Brice concert, for adults with disabilities
Holiday Wreaths Event
Seasonal event engaging participants in wreath-making and holiday celebrations
Out of the Blue Goes Green Party
Annual fundraising and community event promoting environmental awareness and inclusion for adults with disabilities
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Distributing donated goods and experiences
      Provides free items and experiences to adults with disabilities, including sneakers in partnership with Runner's Roost, free ice cream, and tickets to concerts such as the Lee Brice show.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Enhancing quality of life for adults with disabilities
      Provides services and programs aimed at improving the quality of life for adults with disabilities in Western New York. Activities include community events, holiday giving, and distribution of goods such as sneakers, concert tickets, and ice cream.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosting community events and fundraising activities
      Organizes community events such as the "Goes Green Party" and fundraisers featuring raffles and 50/50 draws to support programming for adults with disabilities.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing community contributors
      Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of adults with disabilities in Western New York and beyond.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Partnering with local businesses for program support
      Receives operational or programmatic support from local businesses including Home Depot (West Seneca), Gullo's Nursery (Hamburg), and Murray Brothers Nurseries & Garden Center (Orchard Park).
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Sabres Partner — Organization providing support to OUT OF THE BLUE WNY INC.
  • Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled Partner — Partner organization working with Out of the Blue WNY to serve adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled Partner — Provided free ice cream and treats for individuals served by this organization.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
  • Gullo's Nursery Partner — Partner location in Hamburg providing support to OUT OF THE BLUE WNY INC.
  • Home Depot Partner — Partner location in West Seneca providing support to OUT OF THE BLUE WNY INC.
  • Murray Brothers Nurseries & Garden Center Partner — Partner location in Orchard Park providing support to OUT OF THE BLUE WNY INC.
  • People Inc Government — Recognized Out of the Blue WNY Inc with an award.
  • People Inc Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Out of the Blue WNY to support adults with disabilities.
  • People Inc Partner — Recognized Out of the Blue WNY Inc with an award and invited its President to their Board of Director's Holiday Dinner.
  • Runner's Roost Partner — Collaborated to distribute free sneakers to the community.
  • Runner's Roost Partner — Partnered to distribute free sneakers to the community.
  • Runner's Roost Partner — Partnered to distribute free sneakers.
  • Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
strategies · 2

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.

  • Community-Based Quality of Life Enrichment
    methodology: quality-of-life_enrichment
    By delivering enrichment activities through community-based programming and direct engagement, the organization improves quality of life for adults with disabilities, because integration into community life fosters dignity, belonging, and sustained well-being.
  • Experiential Engagement Model
    methodology: experiential_engagement
    By providing experiential events and activities, the organization creates accessible adventure and joy for adults with disabilities, because meaningful emotional and sensory experiences enhance well-being more effectively than passive services.