named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Anne Frank Project
Provides tools and vocabulary for conflict resolution, community building, and identity exploration in neighborhoods and schools worldwide
Honors Program
Offers academically challenging opportunities for high-achieving and intellectually committed undergraduate students
Study Away
Enables students to study, learn, and live in more than 70 countries
Teacher Education Programs
Prepares future teachers with dedicated faculty support and field experience
Undergraduate Research
Supports students applying classroom knowledge to solve real-world problems through direct research
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Delivering educational programming in Africana StudiesOffers a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies that explores Black liberation through multidisciplinary coursework, while training students in cultural competence, critical and creative thinking, and research, writing, and presentation skills.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Supporting SUNY Buffalo State University and its studentsProvides support services to the State University of New York at Buffalo State University and its students, including academic and financial resources. This includes providing financial aid to 91% of students and maintaining a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio to support personalized education through small class sizes, with an average of 15 students per class.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.14M
Contributions & grants$8.05M66%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3.55M29%
Other revenue$542K
expenses
Total expenses$7.10M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$2.11M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$127.01M
Cash$5.35M
Investments$102.08M
Liabilities$2.05M
Net assets$124.96M
Liquid reserves181.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +68.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- ABDI HAJIKANDI — DIRECTOR
- AITINA FAREED-COOKE — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY NANULA — DIRECTOR
- BONITA R DURAND — DIRECTOR
- C TEO BALBACH — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL O PROTO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID TAGGART — DIRECTOR
- GENE ALEXANDER PETERS — DIRECTOR
- JAMES BRANDYS — DIRECTOR
- JAMES E IGLEWSKI — DIRECTOR
- JAMES J REHAK — SECRETARY
- JAMES M FINNERTY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- JEREMY C HUDSON — DIRECTOR
- JODY E BRIANDI — DIRECTOR
- JUDY L ELLIOTT — CHAIR
- KARA HANDZLIK — DIRECTOR
- KATHY R DOODY — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH J SODARO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BONITATIBUS — DIRECTOR
- NANCY L COX — TREASURER
- ROBERT J LAMENDOLA — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT W CHRISTMANN — DIRECTOR
- SHOMARI A JAMES — DIRECTOR
- STACY LEWIS BEAUFORD — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS T O'BRIEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Buffalo History Museum Partner — Alumni have pursued graduate studies or careers at this organization
- Buffalo Museum of Science Partner — Alumni have pursued graduate studies or careers at this organization
- Coalition for Economic Justice/Jobs with Justice Partner — Alumni have pursued graduate studies or careers at this organization
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accrediting body that reaffirmed Buffalo State University's accreditation following a site visit.
- Planned Parenthood Partner — Alumni have pursued graduate studies or careers at this organization
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO STATE UNIVERSITY Partner — Provides support services to the university and its students
strategies · 4
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.
- Multidisciplinary Education for Social Themes 93 orgsmethodology: multidisciplinary_educationBy organizing curriculum around complex societal themes like Black liberation through a multidisciplinary lens across arts and sciences, students achieve deeper critical engagement because diverse perspectives reveal interconnected systems of thought and action.shared approach: Culturally Affirming Education →
- Student Support Ecosystem 93 orgsmethodology: student-support-ecosystemBy combining personalized academic advising, faculty engagement, and peer mentorship, student retention and success improve because sustained relational support addresses academic and social integration challenges.shared approach: Culturally Affirming Education →
- Experiential Learning Model 18 orgsmethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating research, internships, field study, and service-learning into the curriculum, students develop leadership readiness and deeper understanding, because applying knowledge in real-world contexts reinforces learning and professional development.
- Integrated Affordability and Engagementmethodology: affordability-and-engagementBy combining affordable tuition with broad financial aid and hands-on learning, access to higher education increases because financial barriers are reduced while academic engagement is strengthened through practical experience.