irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $440KTHE MATERNAL INFANT COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING OPTIMAL HEALTH STATUS AMONGST BUFFALO'S PRECONCEPTUAL, PREGNANT, AND PARENTING WOMEN.
- #2 $856KCOORDINATE RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO PRENATAL-PERINATAL, PRECONCEPTION, AND POSTNATAL CARE. SPONSOR AND CONDUCT MEETINGS AND LECTURES FOR THE PUBLIC. RECRUIT AND ASSIST LOW INCOME FAMILIES FOR THE PROGRAM.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative
Offers personal development, mentoring, and parenting education for fathers and male caregivers through the Nurturing Fathers Program to promote healthy family involvement.
Go Buffalo Mom Program
Provides free transportation to prenatal and health-related appointments for pregnant women in Buffalo, improving access to care and maternal health outcomes.
Great Baby Beginnings
Annual fundraising gala that supports BPPN’s mission by raising funds for home-based support, parenting education, and family resources in Western New York.
ReCAST: I Am the Change
Community-based healing and resilience program offering free activities, youth mentoring, and mental health support for individuals and families affected by the Tops mass shooting.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Perinatal Support Services 3 activities
- Maternal Infant Community Health Collaborative (MICHC) InitiativeImplements a community-wide systems approach to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and reduce disparities among high-need women in Buffalo through needs assessment, referrals, education on prenatal and family planning care, and coordination of health insurance and medical services.
- Perinatal mental health servicesProvides specialized mental health treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including postpartum depression, PTSD, psychosis, and mood disorders for mothers and partners, delivered through individual, couples, and family counseling by Postpartum Support International-certified clinicians, medication management, and telehealth options.
- Transportation and health access assistanceProvides free transportation to prenatal and health-related appointments through the Go Buffalo Mom program and offers ongoing support with scheduling, language translation, advocacy, and connecting clients to primary care, dental care, WIC, and medical insurance.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 2 activities
- Community health education and support groupsHosts recurring support groups and educational sessions on nutrition, breastfeeding, and empowerment, including a monthly Baby Cafe at 703 Washington Street in Buffalo, NY, and conducts public education through lectures and community meetings.
- Responsible Fatherhood and Nurturing Fathers ProgramsOffers targeted programming for fathers and male caregivers including the 6.5-week Nurturing Fathers Class, mentoring, parenting education, job readiness coordination, and personal development services to strengthen father-child relationships and co-parenting skills.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Community healing and resilience programsDelivers community-based healing and resilience initiatives for individuals affected by the Tops mass shooting in specific Buffalo zip codes, including youth mentoring groups, family outings, and recreational activities offered on biweekly and monthly schedules.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Home-based family support and parenting educationProvides weekly home visits to families during pregnancy and up to five years after childbirth, offering parenting education, child development guidance, developmental screening, and assistance accessing community resources such as food, housing, and public benefits.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.76M
Contributions & grants$4.63M97%
Program service revenue$95K2%
Investment income$7K0%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$4.89M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.88M
Cash$294K
Investments$0
Liabilities$862K
Net assets$1.02M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUANNE BROWN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $119K |
| DIANE PRESTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $71K |
board members · 21
- AIRAMLIZ LLERANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW L CHEATHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- BRANDON BANKS — BOARD MEMBER
- CARMEN L SNELL ESQ — VICE PRESIDENT
- CAROLINE NOVOTNY-SCHULEFAND RN MSN — BOARD MEMBER
- CARRIE MEYER — PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR
- CHERYL MADGE MS BSN RN NE-BC — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH LICATA — SECRETARY
- ELSIE DAWE — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC MALDONADO — BOARD MEMBER
- FRED ARCHER III MD — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON DANIELS ESQ — PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER A JOHENGEN-VOGEL MS RN C — SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE CHAIR
- KAREN BLOUNT RN — TREASURER
- KENNEDY C WALCOTT-GEORGE — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA SCHMIDT — BOARD MEMBER
- PJ CAPELLI — FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
- RANTANYA ADAMS — PERSONNEL CHAIR
- TANZIL BELL — BOARD MEMBER
- XIAOZHONG WEN MD PHD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Buffalo Center for Health Equity Partner — Collaborates to offer the Men's Mental Health Support Group as part of the Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative.
- CABB Network — Community network of women and mothers engaged in mutual empowerment, skill-building, and education led by the organization.
- Erie County Health Department Partner — Collaborates with Erie County Health Department to meet the needs of high-need women and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Healthy Families America Network — Member of the national Healthy Families America network, implementing its evidence-based home visiting model.
- Healthy Families New York System Network — Part of the statewide Healthy Families New York System funded by the Office of Children and Family Services.
- Low Income Families Partner — Recruits and assists low-income families in program participation, indicating a direct partnership with this population group.
- LuAnne Brown Partner — Contact person for licensing inquiries related to the "Can You Hear Me?" video series.
- Maternal Infant Community Health Collaborative Partner — Collaborates on the MICHC Initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and reduce disparities.
- Office of Children and Family Services Government — Receives funding and operates as part of the Healthy Families New York System under the Office of Children and Family Services.
- Pete’s Pillows Partner — Volunteer-run nonprofit honored by BPPN for bringing comfort to children and families facing illness and difficult circumstances.
- Postpartum Support International Partner — Clinicians are trained and certified by Postpartum Support International to provide specialized perinatal mental health treatment.
- United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Funder — Provides funding support for the Go Buffalo Mom program.
- WIC program Partner — Partners with the WIC program to support high-need women and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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.
- Family and Father Engagement as Foundational to Child Well-Beingmethodology: family_empowermentBy empowering families financially and through community engagement—and by intentionally strengthening father and male caregiver involvement—the organization promotes child and community well-being, because investing in the full family ecosystem, including underrepresented caregivers, leads to more stable, resilient outcomes for children.
- Home Visiting as a Preventive, Capacity-Building Interventionmethodology: preventive_home_visitingBy providing long-term, evidence-based home visiting services, the organization supports at-risk families to promote healthy child development and prevent child abuse and neglect, because sustained, trusted engagement builds parental capacity, self-sufficiency, and access to resources within the family’s own environment.
- Peer and Narrative Empowerment to Drive Systemic Changemethodology: peer_empowermentBy centering peer-led support, storytelling from Black and Brown mothers, and professionally facilitated dialogue, the organization fosters individual healing and prompts systemic reflection on bias in maternal healthcare, because lived experience builds trust, strengthens community agency, and challenges inequitable practices among providers.
- Specialized, Accessible Perinatal Mental Health Caremethodology: PSI-certified_perinatal_careBy deploying PSI-certified clinicians and offering telehealth services, the organization increases access to high-quality, evidence-based perinatal mental health care, because clinical specialization ensures effective treatment while telehealth removes barriers related to transportation, stigma, and comfort, enabling care in the safety of the home.
- Systems-Based, Community-Wide Integration for Coordinated Caremethodology: systems_based_approachBy integrating former programs and leveraging community-wide systems change, the organization improves maternal and infant health outcomes through coordinated service delivery, because aligning community health workers and Network components reduces fragmentation and strengthens holistic, localized support.