irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $584KPROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF MICROBUSINESSES LOCATED IN OR PLANNING TO RELOCATE TO NIAGARA COUNTY.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Brownfields Program
Administers cleanup, assessment, and planning for contaminated sites to enable redevelopment
Economic Gardening
Technical assistance program for second-stage companies to support sustained growth and scalability
Home Improvement Program
Pilot grant program for middle-income homeowners in North Tonawanda and Lockport to make critical home repairs
Microenterprise Program
Supports minority- and women-owned small businesses with five or fewer employees through targeted incentives and assistance
Niagara County Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
Direct loan program providing “gap” financing for qualified economic development projects in Niagara County
William G. Mayne, Jr. Business/Community Enhancement Program
Enhances local business climate and community aesthetics through improvement grants
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Local Business Financing and Incentives 4 activities
- Administers the Niagara County Production Grant ProgramManages a matching grant program offering up to $50,000 to local manufacturers for equipment purchases, supporting post-pandemic recovery and modernization, as demonstrated by support for ADJ Machining.
- Administers the William G. Mayne, Jr. Business/Community Enhancement ProgramRuns a grant program that funds improvements to the business climate and physical environment in Niagara County communities, supporting local economic vitality.
- Implements economic growth programs including financing and tax incentivesDelivers a range of programs—such as financing, tax incentive coordination, and job training—to stimulate economic development and job creation in Niagara County.
- Operates a revolving loan fund for economic development projectsProvides gap financing through a revolving loan fund to qualified economic development initiatives in Niagara County, supporting private investment and job creation.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 3 activities
- Develops a 60-acre business park in the Town of CambriaLeading the development of a 60-acre business park in collaboration with the Niagara County IDA and local government to expand commercial and industrial opportunities.
- Operates Business Growth & Retention Program and business workshopsRuns a recurring Business Growth & Retention Program and hosts regular business workshop series to support enterprise development and sustainability in Niagara County.
- Provides technical assistance to second-stage companiesOffers targeted support to growing businesses in Niagara County to help them scale sustainably, including strategic planning and operational guidance.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Administers home improvement grant program for residential blight preventionProvides reimbursement grants of up to $20,000 to homeowners in North Tonawanda and Lockport for critical repairs such as roofs, chimneys, windows, HVAC, and electrical systems to prevent residential deterioration.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Administers the Niagara County Brownfields ProgramOversees brownfield cleanup, assessment, and planning activities, securing $5.2 million in funding in 2024 to revitalize contaminated sites for future economic use.
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Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
- Funds microbusiness development through grantsAwards grants to support the establishment and growth of microbusinesses in Niagara County or those planning to relocate there, fostering local entrepreneurship.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes the Annual Agribusiness Outreach ForumHosts an annual forum to connect and support local agribusiness stakeholders, providing free access to promote broad participation across the agricultural community.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Promotes outdoor recreation and tourismMarkets Niagara County as a freshwater fishing destination and promotes additional outdoor recreational activities such as kayaking, disc golf, and bird watching to boost local tourism.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administers low-cost power allocation for industrial businessesManages the review and selection process for industrial businesses in Niagara County seeking access to low-cost hydropower, including facilitating allocations of up to 10 megawatts for qualifying projects such as Dimensional Energy and Broda Machine.
- Facilitates leaseback projects through partnership with NCIDACollaborated on nine leaseback projects in 2024 that leveraged $147,383,439 in private capital investment, resulting in 212 new jobs and 131 retained jobs.
- Provides professional planning and technical servicesOffers planning expertise and technical assistance to municipalities, organizations, and citizens in Niagara County to support orderly growth and development through project design and implementation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$748K
Contributions & grants$660K88%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$75K10%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$836K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$412K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.60M
Cash$3.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$333K
Net assets$3.27M
Liquid reserves44.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +16.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ANNE E MCCAFFREY — DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2025)
- DAVID J MASSE — DIRECTOR
- JASON KREMPA — FIRST VICE CHAIRPERSON
- MARK A ONESI — CHAIRPERSON
- MARK D BERUBE — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- RYAN J MAHONEY — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN C LANGDON — DIRECTOR (EFF. JULY 2025)
- WILLIAM FEKETE — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM L ROSS — SECRETARY
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Broda Machine Partner — Provided support to Broda Machine in the Town of Niagara to retain jobs through access to low-cost power.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County Partner — Co-presents information and resources at the Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County Partner — Partner organization supporting the Annual Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
- Dimensional Energy Partner — Supported Dimensional Energy's expansion in Niagara Falls through energy and economic development assistance.
- Empower Niagara Partner — Not-for-profit Development Corporation authorized to provide electric power benefits to qualifying industries in Niagara County.
- Farm Bureau Partner — Exhibits and shares resources at the Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
- Farm Bureau Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Annual Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
- NOVAIR USA Partner — Hosted a facility tour for legislators in collaboration with the organization.
- New York Power Authority Government — Collaborates with the New York Power Authority to administer grants and low-cost power programs for local businesses.
- New York State Landbank Initiative Funder — Primary funder of the pilot Home Improvement Program in North Tonawanda and Lockport.
- Niagara County Center for Economic Development Partner — Collaborated with the Niagara County Development Corporation on the Niagara County Production Grant Program and joint site visits to local manufacturers.
- Niagara County Department of Economic Development Partner — Collaborates under the Niagara County Center for Economic Development to deliver economic development services.
- Niagara County Department of Employment & Training Partner — Partnership to address workforce needs of local businesses.
- Niagara County IDA Government — Board of Directors meeting involving leadership transition and recognition of service to economic development in Niagara County.
- Niagara County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Collaborates on leaseback projects, site development, and business growth initiatives.
- Niagara County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Collaborates under the Niagara County Center for Economic Development to deliver economic development services.
- Niagara County Legislature Government — Administrative partner for the low-cost power eligibility review and selection process.
- Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. Partner — Administers the Home Improvement Program on behalf of Niagara County.
- Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation Network — Housed within the organization and works on neighborhood improvement projects across Niagara County.
- Niagara Small Business Development Center Partner — Provides information on grants, incentives, and resources for agribusinesses at the forum.
- Niagara USA Chamber Partner — Collaborating organization in the Annual Agribusiness Outreach Forum and co-recipient of recognition for collaborative efforts.
- Niagara USA Chamber Partner — Participates in the forum with exhibits and resource sharing for agribusinesses.
- SUNY Niagara Partner — Provides information on grants, incentives, and resources at the Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
- Small Business Development Center Partner — Partner organization involved in organizing and supporting the Annual Agribusiness Outreach Forum.
- Tecmotiv Holdings Partner — Facilitated $150,000 in funding to Tecmotiv Holdings of Niagara Falls from the New York Power Proceeds Fund.
- Town of Cambria Partner — Jointly developing a 60-acre business park.
- WorkSourceOne Partner — Provider of workforce development and training services, including recruitment tools and training resources for businesses.
strategies · 5
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.
- Comprehensive Development Packagemethodology: comprehensive development packageBy combining financing, tax incentives, and job training into tailored development packages, the organization stimulates economic growth because integrated support reduces barriers to investment and accelerates project implementation.
- Favorable Loan Terms for Local Business Developmentmethodology: favorable-loan-terms-for-local-business-developmentBy providing favorable-interest-rate loans to small businesses, the organization encourages business startups and expansions because reduced financial barriers increase entrepreneurial activity and business retention in Niagara County.
- Matching Grant Incentive for Technology Investmentmethodology: matching-grant-incentiveBy offering matching grants for equipment purchases, the organization incentivizes local manufacturers to invest in modern technology because shared-cost mechanisms reduce financial risk and improve operational efficiency.
- Neighborhood Stabilization Through Homeowner Supportmethodology: neighborhood-stabilization-through-homeowner-supportBy supporting middle-income homeowners with critical repairs, the organization promotes neighborhood stability because maintaining owner-occupied housing prevents property deterioration and sustains community investment.
- Workforce-Business Alignmentmethodology: workforce-business-alignmentBy collaborating with public employment services to align workforce development with business hiring needs, the organization improves job placement and business growth because targeted training reduces skills mismatches and accelerates hiring.