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TECHBUFFALO INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 844191247 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J99 · Employment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · techbuffalo.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$511K
employees
8
volunteers
30
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

TECHBUFFALO'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY FOR WESTERN NEW YORK BY IMPROVING OUR REGION'S ABILITY TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND FOSTER TECHNOLOGY TALENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization focused on building a sustainable, inclusive technology talent ecosystem in Western New York. TechBuffalo works to attract, retain, and grow tech talent by aligning employers, educational institutions, and workforce development programs. The organization runs initiatives such as PowerUpTech to connect interns with regional opportunities and strengthen Buffalo's innovation economy.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $42K
    COLLEGE TECH TALENT ATTRACTION & RETENTION: TO ACTIVATE WESTERN NEW YORK'S COLLEGE TO CAREER TALENT PIPELINE, TECHBUFFALO IMPLEMENTED THE POWERUPTECH PROGRAM. POWERUPTECH IS DESIGNED TO RETAIN COLLEGE TECH TALENT IN WESTERN NEW YORK BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMMING TO TECH/TECH ALIGNED INTERNS THAT ELEVATES WNY AS A PREMIER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY THROUGH PLACED-BASED, COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS. OUR PROGRAM ENGAGED 165+ TECH/TECH ALIGNED INTERNS FROM 12 COMPANIES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Data Analytics Community Bootcamp
Free 12-week data analytics bootcamp in partnership with M&T Tech Academy for transitioning and non-traditional talent seeking entry into tech careers.
PowerUpTech
Regional summer internship program that connects college interns across multiple employers for shared professional development, community engagement, and mentorship to increase retention of tech talent in Western New York.
Tech Pathways
Workforce development initiative that increases visibility into non-matriculated tech training programs and connects job seekers with regional employers.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
    • Deliver tech workforce training programs
      Provides direct training opportunities for emerging and transitioning talent, including a free 12-week data analytics bootcamp in partnership with M&T Tech Academy and access to nearly 4,000 online training programs via Coursera for unemployed New Yorkers, focused on high-growth tech industries.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Facilitate job and employer connections for tech talent
      Connects students, job seekers, career changers, and emerging tech talent with tech and tech-adjacent employers in Western New York through job boards, employer engagement, and coordinated talent pathways, expanding access to both degree-based and non-traditional career routes.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Host tech career connection and networking events
      Organizes professional events including TechConnect 2025 (focused on AI, networking, and professional learning), Women in Tech 2025 (supporting leadership and connections for women), and a two-day Tech Design Challenge where college students developed tech solutions for nonprofits, fostering community and career development.
  • K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
    • Implement K-12 and youth tech engagement programs
      Runs K-12 initiatives to spark student interest in technology, build foundational skills, and identify participants for future tech career pathways, engaging youth and students as part of a coordinated continuum of tech workforce development.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Operate PowerUpTech internship program
      Runs the PowerUpTech internship program, which enables students to apply once for internships with dozens of employers in Western New York; engaged over 165 tech and tech-aligned interns from 12 companies in the most recent reporting year, with programming designed to retain college tech talent in the region.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Orchestrate regional tech talent ecosystem
      Coordinates and aligns programs, partners, employers, and training providers across Western New York to build a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible technology ecosystem that attracts, retains, and grows regional tech talent density.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.35M
Contributions & grants$1.34M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.18M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$795K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$578K
Cash$568K
Investments$0
Liabilities$67K
Net assets$511K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +2342.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY BOTTERON PRESIDENT & CEO (STARTING 8/24) 40 $65K
board members · 13
  • CHRISTINA ORSI — VICE CHAIR
  • EKUA MENDS-AIDOO — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC REICH — DIRECTOR
  • JENNA A KAVANAUGH — TREASURER
  • KEMPER LEWIS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL WISLER — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE MOSKAL — CHAIR
  • RANDY HARRIS — DIRECTOR
  • RENITA DISTEFANO — DIRECTOR
  • SALLIE REID — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT STENCLIK — SECRETARY
  • STEPHANIE PEETE — DIRECTOR
  • TOM QUINN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Coursera Partner — Partnership with Coursera to provide online training programs to unemployed New Yorkers.
  • Goodwill of Western New York Partner — Collaborates with Goodwill of Western New York on the Goodskills Career Builder training program.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Hosts content related to TechBuffalo's Teacher Innovation Fellowship program.
  • M&T Tech Partner — Supported the Tech Design Challenge 2025 event.
  • M&T Tech Academy Partner — Partnered to deliver a free 12-week data analytics bootcamp for transitioning and non-traditional tech talent.
  • Meetup Partner — Lists Meetup groups as part of the tech community engagement resources.
  • Univera Healthcare Partner — Serves as a leadership example through Cindy Langston, Senior Vice President and Chief Information, Data & Digital Officer, featured in TechBuffalo's storytelling to inspire tech career pathways.
  • University at Buffalo Partner — Partners with the University at Buffalo to offer renewable energy training courses.
  • WNY Network — Regional network of stakeholders in Western New York focused on tech workforce development
  • Western New York Network — Regional focus for building tech talent and ecosystem development
  • Western New York’s leading tech-focused and tech-adjacent employers Partner — Collaborates with regional employers to connect job seekers to available tech positions.
  • civic partners Partner — Works with civic partners to grow Buffalo's digital innovation economy
  • dozens of companies Partner — Collaborates with multiple companies to host interns in a shared regional program.
  • educators Partner — Partners with educators to align talent development with regional tech workforce needs
  • employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to support workforce development and talent growth in the tech sector
  • participating employer organizations Partner — Host interns who are encouraged to participate in PowerUpTech programming
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.

  • Cross-Sector Ecosystem Orchestration
    methodology: ecosystem_orchestration
    By aligning education, industry, and civic leaders into a coordinated system, we strengthen the regional technology ecosystem because shared goals and synchronized programs increase efficiency, reduce duplication, and amplify collective impact.
  • Employer-Connected Talent Pipeline
    methodology: employer-trainer_alignment
    By aligning training programs directly with employer hiring needs through collaboration between educators and companies, we increase job placement and workforce relevance because training is shaped by real-time labor market demands.
  • K-to-Gray Talent Development
    methodology: K-to-Gray talent development
    By engaging individuals at all stages—from K-12 through working professionals and career-changers—we meet immediate workforce needs and build long-term, inclusive tech talent pipelines because continuous access across the lifespan ensures no demographic is excluded and regional capacity grows sustainably.
  • Non-Traditional Pathway Expansion
    methodology: non-traditional talent pipeline development
    By offering free, short-term bootcamps and project-based learning aligned with community needs, we enable transitioning and non-traditional individuals to enter the tech workforce because accessible, practical training lowers barriers to entry and creates second-chance opportunities.
  • Place-Based Talent Attraction and Retention
    methodology: place-based talent retention
    By combining regional marketing, community-oriented programming, and work-based learning opportunities, we make Western New York a desirable place to live, work, and play, thereby increasing the attraction and long-term retention of tech talent because people stay where they feel connected and have clear career pathways.