Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Catholic Charities of Buffalo meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is a Catholic sponsored human service agency serving anyone in need in the eight counties of Western New York. Believing all persons are created by God, it empowers individuals,
children and families to achieve and maintain meaningful, healthy and productive lives.
It advocates for those in need – particularly those who are poor and most vulnerable.
Year, State Incorporated:
1923, NY
- Basic/Emergency Assistance
- Behavioral Health
- Children and Families
- Counseling and Support
- Domestic Violence Services
- Immigration and Refugee Assistance
- Older Adults
- Parish Outreach and Advocacy
- School Based Services
- Youth Education / Development
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Catholic Charities of Buffalo's program expenses were:
| Programs | $31,316,569 |
| Total Program Expenses | $31,316,569 |
Chief Executive
Steve Schumer, President and CEO
Compensation*
$174,811
Chair of the Board
Bishop Most Reverend Michael W Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Diocese of Buffalo
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
350
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Catholic Charities of Buffalo's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Government Grants | $14,854,356 |
| Net Appeal Revenue | $7,858,444 |
| Service Fees | $5,005,561 |
| Other Nonfinancial Support | $3,259,273 |
| Other Investment Income | $2,296,750 |
| Other Public Support | $892,508 |
| Contracts | $884,676 |
| Other Income | $758,402 |
| Net Change in Value of Assets Held by Others | $489,896 |
| Total Income | $36,299,866 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $36,299,866 |
| Total expenses: | $38,118,279 |
| Program expenses | $31,316,569 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,492,817 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,308,893 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,818,413 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $33,713,347 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-29,851 |
| Ending Net Assets | $31,865,083 |
| Total Liabilities | $10,155,432 |
| Total Assets | $42,020,515 |
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