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THE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF ERIE COUNTY INC

BUFFALO, NY · EIN 160743218 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F20L · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$344K
employees
32
volunteers
2
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TO DELIVER RESEARCH-DRIVEN EDUCATION, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY FOCUSING ON SOLUTIONS TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG MISUSE, ADDICTION, AND UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO FIGHT THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH ADDICTION THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, POLICY AWARENESS, LIAISON WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND RECOVERING COMMUNITIES, AND BY PROVIDING OBJECTIVE INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND LINKAGES TO THOSE IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Prevention Council of Erie County Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Buffalo, NY focused on addressing alcohol and drug misuse through research-driven education, prevention, and intervention programs. It serves individuals, families, and communities by promoting wellness and reducing stigma associated with addiction. The organization operates within Erie County, providing public education, policy advocacy, and referral services.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Intervention Services
Services designed to intervene in cases of substance misuse, including referral and linkages to treatment and recovery resources.
Prevention Education
Research-driven programs aimed at preventing alcohol and drug misuse among individuals and communities in Erie County.
Stigma Reduction Initiative
Public education and policy awareness campaigns to reduce stigma associated with addiction and support recovery communities.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Deliver education, prevention, and intervention programs for substance misuse
      Provides research-driven programs targeting alcohol and drug misuse to promote community health and wellness.
  • Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
    • Lead advocacy efforts to reduce addiction-related stigma
      Provides leadership through public education, policy awareness, and fostering connections between health professionals and recovering communities to reduce stigma associated with addiction.
  • Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
    • Provide information, referrals, and support linkages for substance misuse
      Offers objective information and referral services to individuals and families seeking help for substance misuse and addiction.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.29M
Contributions & grants$1.26M98%
Program service revenue$23K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$976K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$830K
Cash$67K
Investments$0
Liabilities$486K
Net assets$344K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBIN MANN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $115K
board members · 12
  • ANDREW CHEATHAM — TREASURER
  • BARBARA LARK — DIRECTOR
  • BRANDI HAYNES — DIRECTOR
  • CATHERINE ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL BOBBETT — DIRECTOR
  • DESMOND JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • DR MARK FISHER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JENNIFER BOYCE — SECRETARY
  • MAUREEN WILK — DIRECTOR
  • RENEE HARNS — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT WHITNEY MD — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM THOMAS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Health Professionals Partner — Liaises with health professionals to support referral and linkage services for individuals affected by addiction.
  • Recovering Communities Partner — Collaborates with recovering communities to reduce stigma and support individuals in need of addiction services.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Research-Driven Programming
    methodology: research_driven_programming
    By using research-driven programming, the organization designs more effective education, prevention, and intervention services for substance misuse and addiction, because evidence-informed approaches improve outcomes and service relevance.