named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Boys Read Too
Literacy initiative focused on empowering young Black boys through reading, promoting identity, confidence, and academic success.
BookBank
Distributes hundreds of thousands of books annually to students from pre-K through high school, serving schools, agencies, and families in Western New York and beyond.
Books for Kids
Launched in 1995, this program has delivered over 3.2 million books to more than 3,000 schools and agencies and helped establish or contribute to over 1,100 on-site libraries.
Braille and Large Print Library
Provides accessible reading materials; has donated over 500 Braille and large print books to blind and visually impaired students in partnership with Buffalo City Schools and NY State Office of Child and Family Services.
Family Literacy Collections
Provides carefully selected book collections and reading programs to support family engagement in literacy development.
International Programs
Donates and distributes books to children in Africa, South America, China, Micronesia, and other regions, supporting literacy in underserved schools globally.
MLK Literacy Drive
Partnership with the New York State Governor's Office to collect and distribute new books to at-risk pre-K through middle school programs in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
Peace and Social Justice Collection
Special 8,000-book collection at E.H. Butler Library, SUNY Buffalo State, recognized by the American Library Association for promoting peace and international understanding.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 5 activities
- Development and maintenance of special collections on peace and social justiceFounded and maintains the 8,000-volume Cecilia Bard Multicultural Library for Peace at E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State University, established in 2000 and recognized nationally, with ongoing annual additions and public access in Western New York.
- Domestic book distribution through the BookBank programDistributes hundreds of thousands of books annually to schools, agencies, and community centers across Western New York and beyond, with documented delivery of over 3.2 million books to more than 3,096 schools and agencies since 1995, contributing to the creation of 1,141 on-site libraries.
- International book donation and literacy supportDonates and distributes books and educational materials to children and institutions in Africa, South America, China, France, India, Cameroon, Mexico, Ukraine, and the Federated States of Micronesia, including major donations such as 12,500 textbooks to Cameroon and 6,800 books to Tianjin, China, and ongoing support for literacy infrastructure in South Africa.
- Operation of literacy initiatives for at-risk children and familiesRuns the MLK literacy drive in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo to collect and distribute new books for pre-K through middle school programs serving at-risk children, and supports initiatives like “Mayor Scanlon’s Reading All Stars” to promote reading beyond the classroom.
- Provision of books and materials to specific programs and community partnersDonates targeted book collections to partner programs, including 58,249 books to the Books for Kids program, over 13,000 books in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Council, and hundreds of books with comfort items to grieving children at the Western New York Compassion Connection center.
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Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Provision of Braille and large print books for visually impaired studentsProvides Braille and large print books to blind and visually impaired students, including the establishment of the first such library in Buffalo, NY, with over 500 books provided since 2005.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Refurbishment and development of school and community librariesRefurbishes and establishes libraries in schools and community centers, including the creation of a children's library with over 10,000 books, computer labs, and science labs in Masiphumelele Township, South Africa, with ongoing site visits and expansions.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Support for literacy and educational standards alignmentProvides age- and content-appropriate reading and reference materials to students from pre-kindergarten through senior high school, supporting alignment with all four Regent’s Standards through the Book Bank program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$79K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$55K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash$35K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$119K
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- A LAURA K BROSNAHAN — ADVISORY BOA
- CHRISTOPHER HULSMAN — ADVISORY BOA
- DR ELIZABETH J CAPPELLA — CO-DIRECTOR
- DR GERALDINE BARD — CO-DIRECTOR
- GERRIANN RONSEN — PRESIDENT
- JOAN MCCOOL — ADVISORY BOA
- JOHN B RENDA CPA — ADVISORY BOA
- KAYLENE WAITE — ADVISORY BOA
- MICHELLE NINACS — ADVISORY BOA
relationships · 84
Who they work with
- AAUW-American Association of University Women Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Allegheny-Cattaraugus Nation of Seneca Indians Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Books for Kids Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Partner — Collaborates on literacy programming and community outreach.
- Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Partner — Partner in delivering books and establishing on-site libraries through initiatives such as the MLK literacy drive.
- Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Partner — Partner in the Books for Kids program.
- Buffalo City Schools Partner — Collaborated to establish the first library of Braille and large print books for blind and visually impaired students in Buffalo, NY.
- Buffalo City Schools Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Buffalo News Government — Source cited for data on educational disparities and book access.
- Buffalo State University Partner — Academic partner in research, program development, and hosting the 8,000-book special collection at E.H. Butler Library.
- Buffalo State University Partner — Collaborates closely with Project Flight through its departments and International Student and Scholar associations to support overseas literacy efforts.
- Buffalo State University Partner — Partner in the Books for Kids program, collaborating with Project Flight to donate books and support literacy initiatives.
- Buffalo State University Partner — Partner in the Books for Kids program.
- Buffalo State University Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Buffalo State University Library Partner — Hosts the Literacy Library for Equity, Social Justice, and Peace collection.
- Buffalo and Erie County Central Library Partner — Hosts the organization's operations within its facility.
- Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Partner — Hosts the Literacy Library for Equity, Social Justice, and Peace collection.
- Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Partner — Partner in the Books for Kids program, collaborating with Project Flight to donate books and support literacy initiatives.
- Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Business First of Buffalo Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Cappella Partner — Collaborated on the publication of a guide promoting altruism through social justice, equity, and peace.
- Catholic Charities: Immigration Program Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Channel 2 News Partner — Partner in the Books for Kids program, collaborating with Project Flight to donate books and support literacy initiatives.
- Channel 2-WGRZ Partner — Partner in delivering books and supporting literacy programs through media outreach and collaboration.
- City of Buffalo Department of Community Services and Recreational Programming Partner — Collaborated with Project Flight on “Mayor Scanlon’s Reading All Stars” initiative to promote children’s literacy.
- Cradle Beach Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Doctors Without Borders Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
- Doctors Without Borders Partner — Partnered with Project Flight to establish a literacy program in a low-income area of Mexico City.
- E.H. Butler Library Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Project FLIGHT Inc
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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.
- Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Literacymethodology: culturally-responsive-literacyBy curating books that reflect diverse cultures and identities, we promote equity, engagement, and social cohesion, because seeing oneself in literature increases motivation to read and fosters mutual respect.
- Family-Engaged Literacy Modelmethodology: family-engaged-literacyBy engaging parents as active reading partners and providing them with resources and curated books, we produce sustained literacy development in children, because home-based reinforcement strengthens learning and builds a culture of reading.
- Literacy as a Pathway Out of Povertymethodology: literacy-as-pathway-out-of-povertyBy ensuring children have access to books and can read at grade level, we produce improved life outcomes and reduce the risk of poverty, because literacy is foundational to educational achievement and economic opportunity.
- Service-Learning Integration for Social Changemethodology: service-learningBy integrating volunteerism and service learning with literacy programs, we cultivate altruism and advance social justice, because hands-on community engagement reinforces values of equity, peace, and collective responsibility.