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Citizens' Alliance Inc
Buffalo, NY · EIN 161329890 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$1000K
expenses
$911K
net assets
$69K
employees
3
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

To increase citizens participation and their sphere of influence in the government, the economy, and the community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Citizens' Alliance Inc is a Buffalo, NY-based nonprofit focused on increasing civic participation and community influence. The organization engages in community development initiatives, including storefront improvement and grass-cutting programs, primarily in underserved urban neighborhoods. It also provides community services through partnerships with local entities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    Empire State Development Store front development for Jefferson Avenue Business
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Buffalo Urban League Grass Cutting Program
Provides vacant lot maintenance and grass-cutting services in underserved neighborhoods to improve community appearance and safety.
Community Foundation Services Program
Delivers community-focused services in partnership with local foundations to support neighborhood stability and development.
Empire State Development Storefront Development
Supports commercial revitalization through physical improvements to storefronts on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, NY.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding community services through grantmaking
      Awarded $75,000 in grants to support community services via a community foundation.
  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Participation in Buffalo Urban League Grass Cutting Program
      Engaged in community maintenance efforts by participating in the Buffalo Urban League's program to cut grass in local neighborhoods.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Storefront development for Jefferson Avenue Business
      Conducted physical improvements to business storefronts on Jefferson Avenue through a program supported by Empire State Development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1000K
Contributions & grants$987K99%
Program service revenue$13K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$911K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$212K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$69K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +238.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Cornelius Johnson Jr Executive Director 35 $30K
Sydney Brown Economic Director 35 $26K
Andrea Dudley Housing Director 35 $19K
board members · 6
  • Bonnie Dantzler — Secretary
  • Cabridge Boyd — Board Member
  • Inez Hord — President
  • John Harber — Treasury
  • Malcom Davis — Board Member
  • Richard A Cummings — Vice President
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Urban League Partner — Participated in grass cutting program within communities
  • Community Foundation Partner — Provided grant funding through a community foundation for community services
  • Empire State Development Partner — Collaborated on storefront development for Jefferson Avenue Business
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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