irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.34MVENDING - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VENDING SERVICES TO MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.
- #2 $1.88MCONVENIENCE STORES - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES CONVENIENCE STORES FOR MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO. THE CONVENIENCE STORES FEATURE EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR LOCAL CORNER STORE. THEY HAVE LATE HOURS, GOOD PRICES, SNACKS, BEVERAGES, MICROWAVE DINNERS, HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS, OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND MUCH MORE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Catering
Provides catering services for campus events and functions
Convenience Stores
Operates campus convenience stores (The Elli, Campus Tees, Teddy's, Main Street Store) offering snacks, beverages, microwave meals, health and beauty products, and school supplies
Meal Plans
Offers multiple meal plans including Flex 19, Flex 14, Flex 10, and Flex 7 for residential students, and Plan 950, Plan 600, and Commuter Dining Points for commuters and graduate students, providing access to dining centers and campus eateries
UB Card Office
Manages the UB Card system including Campus Cash, FlexiBULL Bucks, Dining Points, and Academic Books & Supplies accounts for students, faculty, and staff
Vending Services
Provides vending services across campus with a daily spending limit of 30 Dining Points/Campus Cash per user
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 5 activities
- Administer Academic Books and Supplies Account for eligible studentsManages an Academic Books and Supplies Account that allows eligible students to use anticipated financial aid (up to $500 per day) to purchase academic materials at designated campus locations. Unused funds carry over from fall to spring semester, with remaining balances refunded to student accounts in April.
- Administer meal plans and Dining Points for studentsOffers multiple structured meal plans (e.g., Flex 19, Flex 14) with set weekly meals and Dining Points allocations; automatically bills first-year resident students while allowing plan changes within a limited window. Dining Points function as a tax-exempt debit account on the UB Card, providing an 8.75% savings on eligible food purchases at Campus Dining & Shops locations.
- Issue and manage UB Cards for campus access and transactionsIssues initial and replacement UB Cards to students, faculty, staff, and vendors, enabling access to residence halls, classrooms, gyms, and campus events. Provides in-person, mail-based, and online card issuance and replacement services, including deactivation of lost or stolen cards and reactivation upon recovery.
- Operate Campus Cash and FlexiBULL Bucks prepaid accountsManages Campus Cash and FlexiBULL Bucks, prepaid debit accounts linked to the UB Card that can be used on and off campus for food, goods, and services. Balances carry over between semesters and remain active during university breaks. Faculty and staff receive an 8% pre-tax discount on food and beverage purchases when using FlexiBULL Bucks.
- Provide food ordering and delivery services via mobile appOperates the GET Mobile app, enabling students and staff to place food orders from on-campus merchants, add funds to Campus Cash accounts, and pay via smartphone. Partners with Grubhub to allow use of Campus Cash and FlexiBULL Bucks for food delivery, and provides free Grubhub+ memberships with benefits such as no delivery fees.
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College Auxiliary Retail and Convenience Services 1 activity
- Operate on-campus convenience stores and vending servicesRuns convenience stores located in university residence halls and operates vending services offering snacks, beverages, microwave dinners, health and beauty products, and school supplies to more than 40,000 students, faculty, and staff at the University at Buffalo.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support gender-affirming UB Card replacementsCovers the cost of replacement UB Cards for students and employees who need to update their card to reflect their gender identity, ensuring accessible and affirming identification services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53.68M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$51.84M97%
Investment income$1.35M3%
Other revenue$481K
expenses
Total expenses$49.39M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24.35M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$61.94M
Cash$29.02M
Investments$15.64M
Liabilities$15.50M
Net assets$46.45M
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BLACKLEDGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $214K |
| COLLIN HAMES | DIRECTOR OF IT | 40 | $174K |
| PATRICK MINER | CFO (THROUGH 7/2025) | 40 | $170K |
| LAUREN BRANTLEY | DIRECTOR OF HR | 40 | $157K |
| NICOLE DELL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $153K |
| THOMAS LUDTKA | MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | 40 | $120K |
| VICTORIA MALAYNY | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 40 | $112K |
board members · 17
- ALVIN LING — BOARD MEMBER (STUDENT)
- ANN BISANTZ — CHAIR
- BRIAN HAGGERTY — VICE-CHAIR
- CHRIS PUTRINO — SECRETARY
- CHRISTINA HEIM — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL ZIMMER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID WACK — BOARD MEMBER
- DR BRIAN HAMLUK — BOARD MEMBER
- ISAAC KOLDING — BOARD MEMBER (STUDENT)
- JOSEPH LEWANDOWSKI — ASST. VP, OFFICE OF RP
- KARTIK VISHWASRAO — BOARD MEMBER (STUDENT)
- KEVIN BOASIAKO — BOARD MEMBER (STUDENT)
- KRISTIN GNIAZDOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA BARNUM — TREASURER
- MUHIBUL RAZEEN — BOARD MEMBER (STUDENT)
- STANLEY HALVORSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- WILL EATON — BOARD MEMBER (STUDENT)
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 1Capen Partner — Designated location for dropping off found UB Cards.
- CBORD Partner — Technology partner providing the GET Mobile platform used to manage UB Card accounts.
- Campus Dining & Shops Partner — Collaborates on the integration of UB payment methods with Grubhub for food delivery services.
- Campus Dining & Shops Partner — FSA operates under the name Campus Dining & Shops to deliver meal plans and card services to students.
- Grubhub Partner — Partnership enabling UB students and faculty/staff to use Campus Cash and FlexiBULL Bucks for food delivery orders.
- Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Partner — Covers the cost of replacement UB Cards for students and employees updating their card to reflect gender identity.
- Tops Supermarkets Partner — Accepts Campus Cash and FlexiBULL Bucks for purchases at off-campus locations.
- UB Campus Dining & Shops Partner — Collaborates to operate dining locations where meal plans and Dining Points can be used.
- University at Buffalo Government — Issues UB Cards as the official identification for the University at Buffalo, operating under its institutional framework.
- University at Buffalo Government — Issues and administers the UB Card as the official identification system for the university.
- University at Buffalo Government — Operates dining and card services under agreement with the university.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Operates dining and card services in partnership with the University at Buffalo, including integration with student accounts and financial aid systems.
strategies · 3
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.
- Local Sourcing and Sustainability in Diningmethodology: local_sourcing_and_sustainabilityBy sourcing food from local growers and prioritizing sustainability, the organization enriches the dining experience and aligns operations with environmental and ethical values. This approach is intended to improve student satisfaction and health outcomes because fresh, locally sourced food is perceived as higher quality and more nutritious.
- Mandatory Meal Plan for First-Year Studentsmethodology: mandatory_meal_plan_for_first_yearsBy requiring first-year on-campus students to enroll in a meal plan, the organization promotes access to nutritious food, builds community, and supports student success during the transition to college. This structured support is believed to improve well-being and engagement because consistent dining access reduces food insecurity and fosters social integration.
- Preferred Name Identification on Campus IDmethodology: preferred_name_identificationBy displaying preferred names on campus IDs while retaining legal names for official records, the organization supports inclusion and identity affirmation for students and staff. This practice promotes psychological safety and belonging because being recognized by one’s chosen name validates identity, particularly for transgender, nonbinary, and international individuals.