named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Buffalo Funk Fest Weekend
Free, public multi-day event showcasing live entertainment from national and local artists to enhance arts, culture, and community engagement in Buffalo.
Jefferson Avenue Friday Night Live
Weekly or recurring event series providing free live entertainment and cultural programming on Jefferson Avenue to foster community pride and local economic activity.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Organizing and promoting free public music festivalsProduces and promotes the Buffalo Funk Fest Weekend and Jefferson Avenue Friday Night Live, which are free public events featuring live entertainment from national and local artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$146K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$156K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Benjamine Boston — Board Member
- John Elmore Esq — Board Member
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- City of Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with the City of Buffalo to benefit residents through cultural events and community engagement initiatives.
strategies · 2
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.
- Arts-Driven Local Economic Growth 21 orgsmethodology: arts-based-economic-developmentBy integrating cultural programming with local business engagement, the foundation stimulates economic activity in underserved areas, because arts events draw foot traffic and consumer spending that benefit nearby businesses and incentivize investment.shared approach: Culture-Led Revitalization →
- Cultural Events as Community Developmentmethodology: community-partnerships-for-cultural-developmentBy organizing cultural events in partnership with community organizations, the foundation strengthens social cohesion and improves quality of life in disadvantaged neighborhoods, because shared cultural experiences build community identity and increase civic engagement.