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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 160743251 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T310 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$31.5M
expenses
$32.9M
net assets
$34.3M
employees
383
volunteers
374
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK

profile · synthesized from sources

Catholic Charities of Buffalo provides community care and support services across Western New York, focusing on nutrition, family stability, and basic needs assistance. The organization administers the WIC program in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua Counties and operates food pantries, thrift stores, and kinship caregiver support programs. It also delivers in-school social work, parenting education, and outreach for older adults and low-income families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $6.43M
    NUTRITIONAL SERVICES - CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUFFALO ADMINISTERS THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAM IN ERIE, NIAGARA, AND CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES. THROUGH WIC, 23,903 WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES WERE SUPPORTED. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OPERATES NINE FOOD PANTRIES IN THREE COUNTIES - ONE IN ALLEGANY, ONE IN CATTARAUGUS, AND SEVEN IN ERIE COUNTY. A TOTAL OF 7,113 PEOPLE WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. ONE THRIFT STORE SERVES ALLEGANY COUNTY AND OFFERS FREE CLOTHING TO CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED. A TOTAL OF 1,866 PEOPLE WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. LADIES OF CHARITY OF THE DIOCESE OF BUFFALO OPERATES THE ERIE/NIAGARA THRIFT STORE. LADIES OF CHARITY ALSO PROVIDES A NUMBER OF OTHER REFERRAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, INCLUDING HOLIDAY GIFTS, CLOTHING, BABY ITEMS, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. LADIES OF CHARITY IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY WOMEN AND YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. THE GROUP IS AN AFFILIATE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES. A TOTAL OF 13,347 PEOPLE WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THESE SERVICES.
  2. #2 $3.83M
    FAMILY ENRICHMENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES WORKS TO STABILIZE, EMPOWER, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS TRADITIONAL, KINSHIP, AND REFUGEE PREVENTIVE SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC SUPERVISED VISITATION, ACCESS AND VISITATION, MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY, INCREDIBLE YEARS PARENTING PROGRAM, AND OUR KIDS PARENT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 510 DIRECT CLIENTS, IMPACTING 1535 CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS. OUR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE EXTRA SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES THEY MAY FACE WHEN ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM. THE IN-SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM (ISSWP) ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTER-DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH SHORT-TERM INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, SMALL GROUPS, AND CLASS PRESENTATIONS. THE CLOSING THE GAP (CTG) PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENTS IN BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY ADDRESSING NON-ACADEMIC BARRIERS TO LEARNING. A TOTAL OF 4,314 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THESE PROGRAMS. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS, WHICH PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR LOWER-INCOME ELIGIBLE ADULTS WHO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS IN NEED IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS, INCLUDES MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD, FINANCIAL BENEFITS, TRAINING, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH PEERS AND OTHERS. THE PROGRAM IMPACTED 860.
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Care Coordination
Includes Children's Health Home and Community Health Worker programs that connect low-income clients with medical, dental, and mental health services.
Closing the Gap (CTG)
Addresses non-academic barriers to learning for students in Buffalo Public Schools to improve academic outcomes.
Community Outreach
Offers basic needs assistance including food, clothing, shelter, financial aid, prescription, and heat support across eight counties in Western New York.
Family Stability and Enrichment Programs
Includes parenting education, multisystemic therapy, therapeutic visitation, and programs like Caring Dads and Domestic Violence Program for Men.
Food Pantries
Operates nine food pantries across Erie, Allegany, and Cattaraugus Counties, providing emergency food assistance to thousands of individuals and families.
Foster Grandparent Program
Engages low-income older adults in one-on-one mentoring with students in schools, offering social and financial benefits to participants.
In-School Social Work Program (ISSWP)
Provides character development, skill-building, and short-term counseling in Buffalo Public Schools to support student success.
Kinship Caregiver Program
Provides case management, support groups, and community referrals for kinship and non-relative caregivers in Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.
Ladies of Charity
Volunteer-led affiliate offering holiday gifts, clothing, baby items, household goods, and operating thrift stores in Erie and Allegany Counties.
WIC Program
Administers the federal Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua Counties, supporting over 23,000 women, children, and families annually.
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Distribute school supplies and holiday assistance
      Annually distributes bags, school supplies, holiday gifts, and newborn layettes to children and families in need, primarily through partnerships with groups like the Ladies of Charity.
    • Provide emergency assistance to displaced individuals
      Distributes Dignity Bags and basic household goods to individuals experiencing home displacement.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 2 activities
    • Provide emergency assistance and basic needs support
      Delivers emergency assistance including utility support, personal care items, clothing, household goods, baby items, and prescription medication to individuals and families across eight counties in Western New York.
    • Support new mothers with newborn care items
      Provides basic clothing for newborns to new mothers in need.
  • WIC Nutrition Support Services 1 activity
    • Administer the WIC nutrition program
      Administers the federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua Counties, serving nearly 24,000 women, children, and families through nutrition support, education, and eWIC benefit cards.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Deliver in-school social work and student support programs
      Provides in-school social work and Closing the Gap programs in Buffalo Public Schools to address non-academic barriers to learning, serving over 6,300 students annually.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver services for older adults and caregivers
      Provides home visitation, telephone assurance, case management, and caregiver support groups through programs like Project Hope and the Foster Grandparent Program, serving older adults and kinship caregivers across multiple counties.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Offer supportive and affordable housing for older adults
      Operates one-bedroom supportive housing units and fully furnished affordable housing for adults 55 and older with mobility, hearing, or visual needs, providing onsite resources and services in Buffalo, NY.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate food pantries and emergency food assistance programs
      Operates eight to nine food pantries across Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Erie Counties, providing emergency food assistance to thousands of individuals annually. Includes distribution of food, SNAP enrollment support, and Farmer’s Market checks through the WIC program.
  • Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
    • Operate thrift stores and distribute donated goods
      Operates a thrift store in Wellsville, NY, and provides free clothing and household goods through the Erie/Niagara Thrift Store and other distribution programs, serving thousands of clients annually.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Provide care coordination and health home services
      Delivers care coordination through Children's Health Home Care Management and Community Health Worker programs, connecting low-income children and adults with health providers and community resources.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Provide immigration legal services
      Offers legal assistance with family reunification affidavits, permanent residence applications, naturalization, and travel documents for immigrants and refugees.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Provide integration and case management services for immigrants and refugees
      Offers post-resettlement case management, medical case management, employment assistance, and support navigating healthcare and social services for refugees, asylees, SIV recipients, and victims of trafficking.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Run educational enrichment and literacy programs for children
      Operates the Reading Enrichment Program, where volunteers read monthly to young children and provide new books to take home, promoting early literacy.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Support family stability and preventive services
      Provides parenting programs, multisystemic therapy, domestic violence programming for men, and therapeutic visitation to support family safety and stabilization, impacting over 3,500 individuals annually.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31.52M
Contributions & grants$28.59M91%
Program service revenue$1.06M3%
Investment income$482K2%
Other revenue$1.39M
expenses
Total expenses$32.86M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$19.67M
Grants paid out$5.50M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$43.86M
Cash$3.79M
Investments$21.30M
Liabilities$9.54M
Net assets$34.31M
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL QUINN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $186K
DEACON STEVE SCHUMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $185K
MOLLY ANDERSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $166K
CHARLES HAYES CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 35 $161K
CHERIE SUGG CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 35 $108K
DENEB PIRRONE CHIEF COMPLIANCE & QUALITY OFFICER 35 $103K
board members · 19
  • ALEXIS AGNELLO — TRUSTEE
  • ANNE RYAN — TRUSTEE
  • ANTHONY J DELMONTE JR — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • DONNA P MITCHELL M DIV MAPM — TRUSTEE
  • DR ADAM SUMLIN — TRUSTEE
  • DR NANCY NIELSEN — TRUSTEE
  • ESMERALDA SIERRA — TRUSTEE
  • JILL D MANKA — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN DALY — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH H EMMINGER — TREASURER
  • KELLIE ULRICH — SECRETARY
  • KEVIN GANNON — TRUSTEE
  • MELISSA POTZLER — TRUSTEE
  • PATRICIA CLABEAUX — TRUSTEE
  • REV MICHAEL WILLIAM FISHER — CHAIRMAN
  • REV PETER J KARALUS — TRUSTEE
  • RICK CRONIN — TRUSTEE
  • STEVEN TIMMEL — TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS BEECHER JR ESQ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Better Business Bureau Government — Accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau.
  • Buffalo News’ Neediest Program Partner — Partner in the WNY Holiday Partnership to fulfill Christmas toy wishes for children served by Catholic Charities.
  • Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network Partner — Collaborates to improve pregnancy outcomes and connect families to primary health care and social support services in Erie County.
  • Campus Ministries Partner — Partners with Campus Ministries to connect, educate, and solicit support through the Community Committee.
  • Catholic elementary and high schools Partner — Engages Catholic elementary and high schools in fundraising and education efforts through the Community Committee.
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated a four-star charity, the highest rating, by Charity Navigator.
  • Delta Development WNY Partner — Partner organization involved in managing and providing applications for Angela's House supportive housing program.
  • Diocese of Buffalo Government — Founding entity that consolidated 16 institutions to form Catholic Charities of Buffalo.
  • Ladies of Charity of the Diocese of Buffalo Partner — Affiliate organization providing volunteer-based material assistance and referral services including thrift operations and holiday gift programs.
  • Ladies of Charity of the Diocese of Buffalo Partner — Affiliate organization that operates the Lots of Clothes thrift store and sponsors special programs including holiday gifts, layettes, and clothing support.
  • Office of Legal Access Programs Government — Recognized agency status with OLAP, enabling accredited immigration legal representation.
  • Parish Youth Organizations Partner — Collaborates with Parish Youth Organizations to support fundraising and community engagement through the Community Committee.
  • WNY Women’s Foundation Partner — Recipient of the P.O.W.E.R. Seal, recognizing organizational excellence and commitment to women's advancement.
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.

  • Comprehensive Integration for Immigrants and Refugees
    methodology: comprehensive_integration
    By addressing legal, employment, health, and basic needs simultaneously, we support successful integration of immigrants and refugees because sustained self-sufficiency requires coordinated access to multiple interdependent services.
  • Housing First Model
    methodology: housing_first
    By providing low-barrier permanent housing combined with case management, we promote stability for older adults experiencing homelessness because housing security is a foundational prerequisite for sustained well-being and access to supportive services.
  • Integrated Response to Social Determinants of Health
    methodology: social_determinants_of_health_assessment
    By identifying barriers to well-being related to social determinants—such as food insecurity, housing, and access to care—and connecting families with tailored services, we promote health equity because health outcomes are deeply influenced by non-medical factors that must be addressed holistically.
  • Preventive Nutrition as Public Health Intervention
    methodology: preventive_nutrition_counseling
    By connecting families with nutritionists and dietitians to assess health risks and create wellness plans, we improve long-term health outcomes because addressing nutritional needs preventively reduces the burden of chronic disease and supports overall well-being.