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NIAGARA FRONTIER RADIO READING SERVICE INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 161272790 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$155K
expenses
$293K
net assets
$-675K
employees
0
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE RADIO READING SERVICE TO THE BLIND.

profile · synthesized from sources

Provides radio reading services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The organization broadcasts readings of print materials, such as newspapers and magazines, to enable access to information. Services are targeted to residents in the Niagara Frontier region of New York.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Radio Reading Service
Broadcasts readings of newspapers, magazines, and other print materials to blind and visually impaired listeners in the Niagara Frontier region.
activities · 1 group

What they do

financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$104K67%
Program service revenue$48K31%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$293K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$202K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$721K
Cash$135K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.40M
Net assets$-675K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +97.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL BENZIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $67K
board members · 7
  • ANN L SCHERFF — TREASURER
  • CHARLES NELLIS — MEMBER
  • KENNETH SULLIVAN — MEMBER
  • PATRICIA LAMONTE — MEMBER
  • PAUL D BEAKMAN SR — PRESIDENT
  • RICHARD DREAD — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SUE ANN SEHL — SECRETARY
strategies · 1

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.

  • Audio-Accessible Media Delivery
    methodology: audio_accessible_media
    By broadcasting written content via radio, the organization enables blind individuals to access information they would otherwise be unable to read, because audio format removes visual barriers to literacy and engagement.