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JUST BUFFALO LITERARY CENTER INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 222995665 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A76Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$588K
employees
6
volunteers
40
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

CREATING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE LITERARY ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Just Buffalo Literary Center provides free year-round after-school writing workshops, mentoring, and publication opportunities for students aged 12–18. Based in Buffalo, NY, the organization fosters creative writing and literary engagement through youth programs, author events, and community partnerships. It has operated for over 45 years as a hub for literary arts education and youth development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $218K
    THE JUST BUFFALO WRITING CENTER PROVIDES FREE YEAR-ROUND AFTER SCHOOL WRITING WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, MEET-THE-AUTHOR, PERFORMANCE, PUBLICATION, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS 12-18 YEARS OLD. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, JUST BUFFALO ENGAGES STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR WRITING AND CREATIVITY, AND IS FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LITERARY VOICES. THE WRITING CENTER HAS BECOME THE NUCLEUS OF ALL OF JUST BUFFALO'S EDUCATION PROGRAMMING WHICH OVER THE PAST 45-PLUS YEARS HAS SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTED TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE GROWTH, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE LITERARY ARTS FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES.
named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Just Buffalo Writing Center
Free year-round after-school writing workshops, mentoring, meet-the-author events, performance opportunities, publication, and fellowships for students aged 12–18
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Capacity-building for educators and parents in literary arts education
      Connects teachers, administrators, and parents to support creative growth, academic achievement, and engagement in the literary arts for learners of all ages, drawing on over 45 years of experience.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Free after-school writing programs for youth
      Provides free year-round after-school writing workshops, mentoring, author events, performance opportunities, publication support, and fellowships for students aged 12–18 to develop writing and creativity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$669K65%
Program service revenue$290K28%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$346K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$417K
Investments$385K
Liabilities$465K
Net assets$588K
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • COLLIN GEHL — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH PASCAL JD — DIRECTOR
  • GERI GROSSMAN — DIRECTOR
  • GWEN ITO — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES BACHWITZ — DIRECTOR
  • JEANNINE HIGGINS — DIRECTOR
  • KANIKA DURLAND — DIRECTOR
  • LORNA PEREZ — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL ANGELUCCI — PRESIDENT
  • PAULINE MUTO JD — VICE PRESIDE
  • SANDRA BLOCK MD — SECRETARY
  • SHASTI O'LEARY SOUDANT — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS HEWNER JD — TREASURER
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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