irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0AGING IN PLACE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING NEEDS OF AREA SENIOR CITIZENS INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF SMOKE/CO2 DETECTORS, PROMOTION OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROJECTS, SNOW CLEARANCE, AND PROMOTION OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Aging in Place Program
Addresses housing needs of senior citizens through installation of smoke/CO2 detectors, exterior lighting improvements, snow clearance, and connection to food distribution services.
Community Newsletter
Reports on local issues and events affecting the Parkside community area in Buffalo, NY.
Garden Tour
Annual event showcasing private gardens in the Parkside neighborhood, promoting beautification and community involvement.
Home Tour
Annual event since 1999 allowing paid guests to tour architecturally significant homes in the Parkside neighborhood, fostering community pride and engagement.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for historic preservation and neighborhood stabilityAdvocated for the designation of Parkside as an Architectural Landscape District on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 and continues to support long-term neighborhood stability through preservation, affordability, and social cohesion efforts.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Maintaining a list of recommended local contractorsCurates and shares a list of locally recommended contractors for home and property services to support homeowners in making informed improvement decisions.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Operating Aging in Place program for senior citizensProvides home safety improvements and support services for seniors, including installation of smoke/CO2 detectors, exterior lighting projects, snow clearance, and promotion of food distribution services.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual Home Tour and Garden Tour eventsHosts an annual Home Tour in May and a Garden Tour, opening architecturally and horticulturally significant private residences to paid guests from across the city and suburbs to promote neighborhood pride and heritage.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Organizing chalk art competition for National Night OutHosts an annual chalk art contest by providing chalk supplies to registrants and facilitating public voting through a map and ballot system to engage residents in community arts programming.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organizing volunteer committees for neighborhood initiativesCoordinates volunteer committees that contribute approximately 130 hours per month to support various neighborhood improvement and engagement activities.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Producing community newsletters and holding community meetingsProduces a neighborhood newsletter and convenes community meetings to inform residents about local issues and activities, support neighborhood improvement, and gather feedback on initiatives such as streetlight design changes.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Providing support for NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation CreditOffers informational resources and direct email assistance to Parkside residents applying for the New York State Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit to support historic property rehabilitation.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Restoring vacant buildings and financing home improvementsRestored two vacant buildings on major commercial boundaries and provided low-interest loans to homeowners for property improvements, contributing to neighborhood stabilization and rising home values.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocating for improved and historically compatible street lightingCollaborated with city officials, National Grid, and the Public Service Department to address resident concerns about streetlights and submitted preferred LED luminaire designs to ensure consistent, historically appropriate lighting in the neighborhood.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$55K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$370%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash$54K
Investments$0
Liabilities$88K
Net assets$37K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALEC HERBERT — TREASURER
- ALEX NOWICKI — DIRECTOR
- BRADEN PRITCHARD — PRESIDENT
- CAITLIN DEWY — DIRECTOR
- CINDY NOSTRO — DIRECTOR
- CODY ADAIR — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BOLZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- JASON RAINWATER — VICE PRESIDENT
- JONATHAN GORCZYCA — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE OUSLEY — SECRETARY
- LISA SMITH — DIRECTOR
- MITCH FRANCEMONE — ASSISTANT TREASURER
- RICH WOLF — DIRECTOR
- TAURI ODUMOSU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Buffalo Zoo Partner — Co-located or coordinated event programming near the Buffalo Zoo at 300 Parkside Avenue.
- Canisius College Partner — Collaborated with Parkside Community Association on a demographic study of the neighborhood in 1996.
- City of Buffalo Government — Largest membership-based community association in the City of Buffalo, working within the municipal framework to address neighborhood issues.
- City of Buffalo Government — Partnering with the PCA on streetlight policy, with ownership of streetlight poles and shared responsibility for lighting standards.
- Council President Joel Feroleto Partner — Collaborating with the PCA to support selection of a uniform LED streetlight design that respects Parkside’s historic character.
- Frederick Law Olmsted Government — Historic design influence and planning relationship; the neighborhood was designed based on Olmsted's visionary principles for Buffalo’s first suburb.
- National Grid Government — Works with the PCA to address streetlight concerns; owns and maintains the luminaires under Tariff 214, and has agreed to review resident-preferred LED designs.
- National Night Out Network — Participates in National Night Out by organizing a local chalk art contest to promote community engagement.
- New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Government — Administers the Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit program that the organization supports residents in accessing.
- Public Service Department Government — Engaged by the PCA to understand regulatory constraints and advocate for changes to streetlight implementation under Tariff 214.
- Wild Apricot Partner — Uses Wild Apricot membership software to manage operations.
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.
- Aging-in-Place Through Integrated Supportmethodology: aging_in_place_supportBy combining home modifications with service coordination, the organization enables seniors to remain safely in their homes, because physical and social supports together address the multifaceted challenges of aging in urban neighborhoods.
- Arts and Beautification as Social Infrastructuremethodology: arts_based_community_buildingBy integrating public art, summer arts programs, and beautification projects into neighborhood life, the organization fosters social cohesion and collective identity, because shared aesthetic and cultural experiences build trust and attachment to place.
- Community-Led Stability and Preservationmethodology: community_led_stabilityBy engaging residents in collective action around housing preservation, neighborhood planning, and civic participation, the organization strengthens community cohesion and resilience against external threats like industrial encroachment or systemic discrimination, because resident-driven initiatives are more sustainable and contextually responsive.
- Peer-Powered Education and Resource Uptakemethodology: peer_educationBy leveraging peer-to-peer education and shared lived experience, the organization increases awareness and utilization of critical homeowner resources like the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Credit, because trust-based networks lower barriers to engagement and increase program accessibility.
- Volunteer-Driven, Membership-Based Organizingmethodology: membership_based_governanceBy combining a membership model with volunteer-led governance and elected leadership, the organization sustains civic engagement and local ownership, because inclusive, participatory structures strengthen accountability and long-term community investment.