named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Weatherization Assistance Program
Provides free energy efficiency upgrades to eligible low-income and elderly residents, including air sealing, insulation, heating system repairs or replacement, efficient lighting and appliance installation, and indoor air quality improvements.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 3 activities
- Income and utility documentation for weatherization program applicantsRequires applicants to submit recent paystubs, tax returns and ledger sheets (for self-employed individuals), and two years of gas and electric usage history from utility providers to verify eligibility for weatherization services.
- Indoor air quality and health-safety assessments during weatherizationConducts indoor air quality evaluations as part of weatherization services, including mold and moisture assessments, carbon monoxide testing, and installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to mitigate energy-related health and safety hazards in homes.
- Weatherization services for low-income householdsProvides comprehensive weatherization services at no cost to eligible low-income residents, including sealing leaks and cracks, adding insulation to attics, walls, and water pipes, installing energy-efficient lighting and refrigeration, performing minor energy-related repairs, and addressing heating systems through furnace repair or replacement. Services are delivered directly to tenants or provided to property owners with partial or full cost coverage based on tenant eligibility and building type.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$1.34M100%
Program service revenue$180%
Investment income$650%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$1.33M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$675K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.06M
Cash$495K
Investments$0
Liabilities$545K
Net assets$513K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHYRL DUDERWICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60K |
board members · 7
- BARBARA J ZAK — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWIN NEGRON — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
- JAMES CONRAD — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT
- JOHN HANNON JR — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK JASKULA — BOARD MEMBER/VICE PRESIDENT
- MARY CLARE FAHEY — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL CASEY BARTOLOTTA — BOARD MEMBER/ACTING TREASURER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Buffalo Urban League Partner — Partner organization listed for tenants’ rights and fair housing referrals
- City of Buffalo Partner — Partnered with the City of Buffalo to operate its weatherization program since 1999.
- Community Action Organization of WNY Partner — Partner organization listed for home improvement loans and grants referrals
- HCR Government — Provides training to weatherization providers on quality control and material use.
- HUD Government — Administers multi-family housing programs that confer categorical eligibility for WAP assistance.
- Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Partner — Partner organization listed for tenants’ rights, fair housing, and tenant financial assistance referrals
- National Fuel Partner — Collaborates with National Fuel customers to obtain two years of gas usage history for applicants.
- National Grid Partner — Collaborates with National Grid customers to obtain two years of electric usage history for applicants.
- NeighborWorks Community Partners Buffalo Partner — Partner organization listed for home improvement loans and grants referrals
- New York State Government — State government sets material standards and oversees provider requirements for weatherization services.
- Old First Ward Community Association Partner — Partner organization listed for home improvement loans and grants referrals
- People United for Sustainable Housing Partner — Partner organization listed for home improvement loans and grants referrals
- Rental Assistance Corporation of Buffalo Partner — Partner organization listed for tenant financial assistance referrals
- USDA Government — Administers multi-family housing programs that confer categorical eligibility for WAP assistance.
- University District Community Development Association Partner — Partner organization listed for home improvement loans and grants referrals
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Community Stabilization through Housing Preservationmethodology: community-stabilizationBy preserving and improving housing stock via energy efficiency upgrades, the organization stabilizes economic and aesthetic conditions in neighborhoods, because maintained residential and commercial zones foster long-term community well-being and quality of life.
- Weatherization for Affordability and Healthmethodology: weatherization-for-affordabilityBy improving home energy efficiency through weatherization, the organization reduces energy costs and enhances health standards for low-income and elderly households, because lower utility burdens and safer, more comfortable living environments contribute to overall well-being and housing stability.