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City of Tonawanda Local Development Corporation
Tonawanda, NY · EIN 822294581 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · cityoftonawandaldc.com
revenue
$0
expenses
$32K
net assets
$164K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Development Corporation is to act as the unifying agent that will facilitate the on-going, incremental economic and social development of the City of Tonawanda's main street and surrounding areas within the context of historic preservation.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization focused on economic and social revitalization of the City of Tonawanda, New York, with an emphasis on historic preservation. Acts as a unifying agent to support local businesses, attract new investment, and enhance community engagement along the historic Erie Canal waterfront. Works through volunteer-driven committees to promote sustainable development and downtown vitality.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Business Committee
Engages local business owners to support downtown growth and economic development initiatives
Economic Revitalization Committee
Committee dedicated to supporting local businesses, attracting new investment, and promoting economic growth in the downtown corridor
Historic Preservation Committee
Volunteer-driven initiative focused on preserving and revitalizing historic buildings and assets in Tonawanda’s downtown area
Hospitality Committee
Works to enhance visitor experience and support community events that engage residents and tourists
Marketing Committee
Responsible for promoting the City of Tonawanda’s businesses, events, and assets to residents and tourists
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Advocating for community self-reliance through economic and preservation initiatives
      Advocates for community self-reliance and local empowerment through economic revitalization, historic preservation projects, education, targeted marketing, and governance.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Facilitating economic and social development with historic preservation focus
      Facilitates ongoing economic and social development in the City of Tonawanda's main street and surrounding areas, with a focus on historic preservation, including revitalization of the downtown corridor and support for community engagement at the foot of the Erie Canal Waterway.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Operating a local business and event promotion website
      Operates a website to promote local businesses, services, restaurants, and events in the City of Tonawanda, including maintaining a business directory to support local economic visibility.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Operating a volunteer-based organizational structure with implementation committees
      Operates a volunteer-based organizational structure led by a Board of Directors and supported by three Implementation Committees focused on Historic Preservation, Economic Revitalization, and Marketing to advance organizational goals and mission implementation.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Supporting local merchants and community events
      Works with local merchants to expand community events in the City of Tonawanda, promoting public engagement and local economic activity.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$164K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$164K
5 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Carl Nocera — Director
  • Mario Pena — Director
  • Marty Gruzweig — Director
  • Scott Sherwood — Director
  • William Reece — Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updated meeting notices
  • Historical Society of the Tonawandas Partner — Collaborates to promote local history and heritage, including through the preservation and operation of the Benjamin Long Homestead as a house museum.
  • New York Job Development Authority Government — Enters into covenants and agreements with NYJDA in connection with loans.
  • North Tonawanda Partner — Collaborates with North Tonawanda to enhance community engagement and downtown revitalization efforts.
  • local merchants Partner — Collaborates with local merchants to grow community events.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Business Capacity and Technical Assistance Support
    methodology: business-capacity-training
    By providing training and acting as a liaison between businesses and government agencies, we increase local business resilience and growth because enhanced capabilities and streamlined access to resources improve operational success rates.
  • Community Engagement and Partnership Model
    methodology: community_partnership_model
    By fostering collaboration among residents, businesses, and local organizations, we drive sustainable revitalization because inclusive partnerships strengthen local ownership, enhance coordination, and amplify impact across jurisdictions.
  • Historic Preservation-Led Revitalization
    methodology: historic_preservation-led_revitalization
    By integrating historic preservation into downtown development, we stimulate economic and social revitalization because preserving architectural heritage enhances community identity, attracts tourism, and increases business vitality in the main street corridor.
  • Tourism-Driven Economic Development
    methodology: tourism-driven-economic-development
    By promoting the City of Tonawanda’s historical identity and revitalized downtown as a destination, we stimulate local economic growth because tourism increases foot traffic, supports existing businesses, and incentivizes new investment.