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BUFFALO FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 161172623 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · bfnc.org
revenue
$10.9M
expenses
$10.7M
net assets
$5.3M
employees
96
volunteers
28
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE SERIOUSLY AND PERSISTENTLY MENTALLY ILL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Inc (BFNC) provides supportive housing and care management services for adults with serious and persistent mental illness in Erie County, NY. The organization operates health home programs in partnership with regional healthcare networks and offers permanent subsidized housing with flexible support services. BFNC also runs community wellness initiatives, including mental health education, caregiver support, and financial empowerment programs through its Hope Center.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.06M
    HEALTH HOMEA HEALTH HOME IS A CARE MANAGEMENT MODEL IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL'S CAREGIVERS WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS IN A COMPREHENSIVE MANNER. A "CARE MANAGER" OVERSEES AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO SERVICES AND A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS - WHICH INCLUDES HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HEALTH PLANS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT DELIVERS THE NEEDED SERVICES. BFNC HAS DEVELOPED WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH TWO ERIE COUNTY HEALTH HOMES, GREATER BUFFALO UNITED ACCOUNTABLE HEALTHCARE NETWORK ("GBUAHN") AND HEALTH HOMES OF UPSTATE NEW YORK-WESTERN ("HHUNY").OUR OBJECTIVES ARE OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT.
  2. #2 $1.46M
    SUPPORTED HOUSING THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY, BUT WHO NEED SOME SERVICES TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THIS OPTION IS THE MOST FLEXIBLE OF OUR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. IT PROVIDES PERMANENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING THROUGHOUT ERIE COUNTY. RESIDENTS CHOOSE THEIR OWN APARTMENT,CAN LIVE ALONE OR WITH OTHERS, AND RECEIVE FLEXIBLE SUPPORT SERVICES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. STAFF VISITS ARE PROVIDED AS NECESSARY. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM INCLUDE CONSUMERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED STAYS IN LICENSED RESIDENCES AND THOSE REFERRED DIRECTLY FROM OTHER COMMUNITY BASED AND INPATIENT SETTINGS. ENHANCEMENT DOLLARS ALSO ASSIST CONSUMERS AS NEEDED.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

BFNC Hope Center
Neighborhood center providing career services, financial planning, and wealth-building education for individuals and families in Buffalo.
BFNC Living Podcast
Weekly podcast series addressing mental wellness, financial literacy, caregiver stress, and community issues, featuring expert guests and community leaders.
Exhale: The Gathering Place
Respite program offering planned activities and meals for care recipients while caregivers participate in support networking and skill-building sessions.
Health Home Care Management
Care coordination model connecting individuals with mental illness to healthcare providers, health plans, and community-based services through partnerships with Erie County Health Homes.
Supported Housing
Permanent subsidized housing program for adults with mental illness, offering rental assistance and flexible support services to promote independent living in Erie County.
VITA Tax Assistance
Free tax preparation services for eligible low-income individuals and families, provided by trained volunteers during tax season.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Delivering youth services and enrichment programs
      Offers youth services in Erie and Niagara Counties including the Back On Track Program, Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Settlement House for At-Risk Youth, and a summer enrichment camp with teen job opportunities as camp counselors.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Hosting maternal and family support events
      Hosts maternal health support events focused on autoimmune conditions and events supporting working mothers in balancing corporate careers and motherhood, including "Mothers for Paint Night" and "A Walk in the Park" as part of the Mommy Matters program.
  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Offering caregiver support through the BFNC Gathering Place
      Provides caregiver support activities through the BFNC Gathering Place, including the Exhale: Care Giver Clubhouse for older adults.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating a Community Food Share Program
      Runs a Community Food Share Program that includes a food pantry and community gardens to increase access to nutritious food for community members.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Operating supported housing for adults with mental illness
      Runs supported housing programs that provide permanent subsidized housing and flexible support services for adults aged 18+ with mental health diagnoses across Erie County, including life skills training and residential services.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating the BFNC Hope Center for career and financial services
      Operates the BFNC Hope Center, which provides career services, financial planning, financial education, benefits screening, tax assistance through VITA, and civil legal aid via CLARO to support economic advancement and financial empowerment.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing annual community events
      Hosts annual community events including the Summer Solstice event, Fall Fest with local vendor opportunities, and other gatherings to foster community engagement.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Producing a biweekly podcast for community support
      Produces and publishes a biweekly podcast to help community members navigate life challenges.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Providing care management and wellness support services
      Delivers comprehensive care management services through models including Health Home, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, Critical Time Intervention, and Non-Medicaid programs, coordinating with healthcare providers and community organizations to support individuals in achieving wellness goals.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Providing digital and technology education
      Offers digital and technology classes through the Community Resource Room to support community skill development.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Supporting older adults through weekly programs and workshops
      Provides weekly programs and workshops for older adults at the Westminster Community House to promote healthy aging, including the Exhale: Care Giver Clubhouse and BFNC Life Center.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.87M
Contributions & grants$5.55M51%
Program service revenue$5.28M49%
Investment income$40K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$10.73M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.89M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.52M
Cash$384K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.17M
Net assets$5.34M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHANDRA REDFERN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 $252K
SHRIKANT VARDHAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1 $163K
YOLANDA ABRAHAM CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 1 $136K
board members · 16
  • CHRISTOPHER ST VIL — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
  • DAMAR DOWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS FABIAN — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT
  • GIONA PAOLERCIO — BOARD MEMBER/1ST VICE PRES
  • GLADYS DIJI — BOARD MEMBER
  • GRACE PHILLIPS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNA BICHLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUIS HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY SZABAT — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEELIN DIAN CHINKIT-WILLS — BOARD MEMBER
  • REBECCA TOWN — BOARD MEMBER/2ND VICE PRES
  • RENEE MAPP — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAMUEL DAVIS JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVEN J CARMINA — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIMOTHY KORN — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
  • WINFORD QUICK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • 24NY Consulting Partner — Produced BFNC's homepage video
  • 24NY Consulting Partner — Produced the homepage video for BFNC.
  • BIPOC PEEEEEEK Partner — Collaborates with BIPOC PEEEEEEK to advance mental wellness in communities of color.
  • Community Health Center of Buffalo Partner — Works with the Community Health Center of Buffalo on health equity and vaccine coordination.
  • Evans Bank Partner — Collaborates with Evans Bank on community development and financial education initiatives.
  • Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc. Partner — Partners with the Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc. on domestic violence awareness and support.
  • Fostering Greatness Inc. Partner — Features guest and partner organization Fostering Greatness Inc., led by foster care alumna Leah Daniel, in discussions about youth success and foster care reform.
  • GREATER BUFFALO UNITED ACCOUNTABLE HEALTHCARE NETWORK Partner — Collaborates with BFNC in delivering Health Home care management services.
  • HEALTH HOMES OF UPSTATE NEW YORK-WESTERN Partner — Collaborates with BFNC in delivering Health Home care management services.
  • Hope Consulting Partner — Partners with Hope Consulting to deliver mental healing and self-care programming in the Black community.
  • Neighborhood House Association Partner — Collaborated with BFNC through merger in 1981 to form the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers.
  • Neighborhood Housing Association Partner — Historic collaborator in community uplift efforts.
  • OtherWisz Creative Partner — Designed BFNC's website
  • OtherWisz Creative Partner — Designed the BFNC website.
  • Power 96.5 Partner — Radio station partner for distribution of the BFNC Living Podcast.
  • Roswell Park Partner — Collaborates with Roswell Park on breast cancer awareness and health outreach.
  • UB Dental Mobile Clinic Partner — Partners with the University at Buffalo Dental Mobile Clinic to promote dental health awareness.
  • Unitarian Church of Our Father Partner — Provided financial support and volunteers for the early development of the Neighborhood House.
  • Westminster Community House Partner — Collaborated with BFNC through merger in 1981 to form the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers.
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church Partner — Historic collaborator in establishing and operating the Westminster Community House.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Housing-First Approach
    methodology: housing_first
    By providing stable housing as a foundational intervention, individuals with mental health diagnoses can achieve greater community integration and wellness, because housing security removes a critical barrier to accessing care and building independence.
  • Settlement House Model
    methodology: settlement_house_model
    By offering comprehensive, community-based services rooted in long-term neighborhood presence, immigrant integration and social mobility improve because support is culturally grounded and multi-generational.
  • Wraparound Care Model
    methodology: wraparound-services
    By coordinating health and social services through care management, individuals achieve wellness more effectively because their multiple needs are addressed holistically in alignment with personal goals.