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BUFFALO UNITED ARTISTS INC
Buffalo, NY · EIN 161559005 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A650 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · buffalounitedartists.org
revenue
$34K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$54K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Arts, Culture, and Humanities. Buffalo United Artists function is to enrich the cultural aspect of the area by producing classic and modern plays related to the LGBT experience

profile · synthesized from sources

Buffalo-based theater company producing professional-quality plays with a focus on LGBT experiences and socially relevant themes. Founded in 1992, the organization uses theater as a vehicle for social change and community engagement. It operates as a collective of artists dedicated to artistic excellence and challenging narratives through contemporary and classic works.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts Access Program Participation
Collaborates with Arts Services Inc. to provide free admission and transportation for individuals receiving income-based public assistance in Western New York
Seasonal Theater Productions
Annual series of professional theater productions focusing on LGBT themes and socially relevant narratives, performed at venues like Compass Performing Arts Center
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 2 activities
    • Offering tiered and discounted ticket pricing for public performances
      Offers tiered ticket pricing for its theatrical productions, including general admission tickets at $30 and discounted $20 tickets for students with valid ID, with variations based on venue and ticketing provider.
    • Operating an Arts Access program for income-eligible individuals
      Provides subsidized and free access to arts and cultural events for individuals on income-based public assistance in Western New York through its Arts Access program, which includes free admission, access to over 50 partner organizations, and safe transportation to and from events. The program has been active since 2013.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Producing and presenting theatrical performances
      Produces and presents classic and modern plays, including original works and parodies, with a focus on LGBT themes and diverse voices. Since 1992, has produced over 120 theatrical shows, including award-winning productions such as A...My Name Is Alice and Monsters of the American Cinema, staged at venues across the Buffalo area and internationally, such as at the VAULT Festival 2023 in London.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$22K66%
Program service revenue$11K34%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Gloria Lucker — Board Member
  • Raymond Ganoe — Board Member
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • ArtVoice Network — Recipient of ArtVoice Artie Awards for multiple productions and performances.
  • Arts Services Inc. Partner — Administers the Arts Access program in partnership with Buffalo United Artists
  • Compass Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue partner hosting performances of "Monsters of the American Cinema".
  • Compass Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue partner hosting performances of "The Laughing Toll Cafe."
  • Compass Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue partner hosting performances.
  • First Look Buffalo Theatre Company Partner — Theatrical collaborator on the production of 'The Girl in the Washroom'.
  • Hotel Lafayette Partner — Venue partner hosting performances at the Bittersweet Piano Lounge.
  • Javier Bustillos Partner — Collaborates with Javier Bustillos as an artist or contributor.
  • VAULT Festival Partner — Presented the play "I F*cked You In My Spaceship" at the VAULT Festival 2023 in London.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Access-Based Subsidy to Lower Barriers to Arts Participation
    methodology: access-based subsidy
    By subsidizing access and removing structural barriers such as cost, transportation, and language, the organization increases participation in the arts among low-income individuals, because equitable access enables broader community engagement and inclusion.
  • Theater for Social Change and Community Engagement
    methodology: theater-for-social-change
    By using theater as a vehicle for social change, the organization produces community dialogue and outreach, particularly around underrepresented aspects of the human experience, because narrative and performance can illuminate systemic issues and foster empathy.