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Intersect Inc
Buffalo, NY · EIN 384349680 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · intersectbuffalo.org
revenue
$329K
expenses
$338K
net assets
$-9K
employees
4
program ratio
55%
mission · from form 990

Intersect Inc. focuses on promoting entrepreneurship economic growth health and well-being and investment in underserved communities particularly Buffalo New Yorks east side neighborhoods

profile · synthesized from sources

Intersect Buffalo supports entrepreneurs and drives economic growth on Buffalo’s East Side. The organization provides business acceleration, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help small businesses and startups succeed. It focuses on building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through programs like IC Success, which serves diverse founders across industries such as food, wellness, fashion, and technology.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

IC Success Business Accelerator
Business accelerator program that equips entrepreneurs with tools, skills, mentorship, and connections to scale their companies and achieve sustainable growth.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 5 activities
    • Entrepreneur Workshops and Training
      Provides recurring workshops and learning sessions for entrepreneurs covering budget forecasting, target market identification, business planning, marketing, customer engagement, and operational improvements. These workshops are delivered through the IC Success program and are designed to build foundational business skills.
    • Executive Coaching and Mentorship
      Conducts monthly group and one-on-one mentorship sessions with industry experts and provides executive coaching focused on business strategy, leadership, financial planning, marketing, and personal resilience for entrepreneurs in the IC Success program.
    • Goal-setting and Strategic Planning Support
      Offers structured goal-setting exercises, presentations, and strategic planning activities to help entrepreneurs clarify and advance their business objectives as part of the IC Success program.
    • IC Success Business Accelerator Program
      Operates a year-long business accelerator program for early-stage entrepreneurs from marginalized and historically underserved communities, including the IC Success Fall 2025 Cohort, providing structured workshops, mentorship, and peer networking. The program includes in-person classroom sessions, speaker events, and support for business expansion such as launching a second food truck.
    • Tools and Resources for Business Growth
      Provides entrepreneurs with tools, skills, and connections to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth, including access to marketplaces and business resources through the IC Success program.
  • Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
    • 0% Interest Loan Facilitation
      Partners with Kiva to provide access to 0% interest loans to entrepreneurs through a community-backed crowdfunding platform, supporting capital access for small businesses.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Peer Networking and Collaboration
      Facilitates peer networking, ongoing mutual support, and collaboration among women entrepreneurs through cohort-based programming, including regular events and shared learning opportunities within the IC Success program.
  • Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 1 activity
    • Public Speaking and Business Communication Training
      Builds entrepreneurs' public speaking and business communication skills through dedicated training and program activities to strengthen their ability to present their vision and goals.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$329K
Contributions & grants$329K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$338K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$218K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$-9K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Marcea K Stephens Chief Executive Officer 40 $80K
board members · 8
  • Beth Del Genio — Director
  • Crystal RodriguezDabney — Chairwaman
  • Hugh Russ III — Director
  • Matthew Enstice — Director
  • Patrick Kilcullen — Director
  • Shomari James — Director
  • Trina Burruss — Director
  • Zeneta Everhart — Director
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • BNMC Partner — Collaborates on the IC Success program for entrepreneurs.
  • BNMC Partner — Collaborates on the IC Success program for small business owners.
  • BNMC Partner — Collaborates on the IC Success program to support entrepreneurs.
  • BNMC Partner — Hosts the IC Success Cohorts program at its location.
  • BNMC Partner — Partnered with BNMC's IC Success Business Accelerator program to support entrepreneur development.
  • Community Wellness Works Partner — Participant business in the IC Growth program
  • Community Wellness Works Partner — Participant business in the IC Success Program
  • Delavan Grider Community Center Partner — Hosted programs and events, including the IC Success accelerator.
  • KIVA Partner — Partners with KIVA to provide 0% interest, fee-free microloans to entrepreneurs.
  • Kiva Partner — Partnership with Kiva to offer 0% interest crowdfunding loans to entrepreneurs.
  • Meraki Collective Partner — Participant business in the IC Growth program
  • Meraki Collective Partner — Participant business in the IC Success Program
  • Mt. Olive Baptist Church Partner — Community partner involved in outreach and programming.
  • Northland Workforce Training Center Partner — Partnered to expand workforce and business development opportunities.
  • Second Chapter Bookstore Partner — Participant business in the IC Growth program
  • Second Chapter Bookstore Partner — Participant business in the IC Success Program
  • The Blend Partner — Participant business in the IC Growth program
  • The Blend Partner — Participant business in the IC Success Program
  • The Enterprise Center Partner — Partnered to support entrepreneurial development in Buffalo.
  • The First Tee of Western New York Partner — Collaborates with Ron Langhorne, who serves as Community Engagement Coordinator
  • WNY Law Center Partner — Collaborated on legal clinic services for entrepreneurs.
  • Wellcovery Partner — Participant business in the IC Growth program
  • Wellcovery Partner — Participant business in the IC Success Program
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.

  • Community-Driven Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
    methodology: community-driven_collaboration
    By convening, coordinating, and connecting people, ideas, and resources, we transform community voice into economic opportunity because local ownership and participation drive sustainable development.
  • Integrated Support Model for Entrepreneur Success
    methodology: integrated-support-model
    By combining mentorship, peer support, and access to resources, we increase entrepreneur resilience and business success because holistic support addresses both technical and social barriers to growth.
  • Supportive Community Environment
    methodology: supportive_community_model
    By fostering a family-like, peer-supported environment, we sustain engagement and persistence through challenging phases of business development because emotional and social support increases retention and long-term success.