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THE PURPOSE OF THE BUFFALO TEACHER FEDERATION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER LOYALTY TO THE HIGHEST IDEALS IN EDUCATION AND TO AID IN BRINGING ABOUT THE REALIZATION OF THESE IDEALS. THE FEDERATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO MAINTAIN THE TEACHING PROFESSION BY UPHOLDING A HIGH STANDARD OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROFESSION; AND TO IMPROVE THE MATERIAL WELFARE AND TO RAISE THE PROFESSIONAL EFFICIENCY OF THE TEACHERS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO AWAKEN IN THE PUBLIC MIND A SENSE OF SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$4.6M
Program Spending
87%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$0
Total Expenses
▼$3.5M
Total Assets
$7.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$766.3K
Net Assets
$6.5M
Officer Compensation
→$122.5K
Other Salaries
$506.3K
Investment Income
$726.3K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$9.4M
Awards Found
11
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | INVESTING IN INNOVATION -- DEVELOPMENT GRANTS | $5M | FY2011 | Oct 2010 – Sep 2014 | Open → |
| Department of Education | COOPERATIVE CIVIC EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM | $3M | FY2009 | May 2009 – Apr 2013 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $206K | FY2010 | Sep 2010 – Apr 2013 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $186.4K | FY2011 | Sep 2011 – Jan 2013 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $181.4K | FY2013 | Sep 2013 – Sep 2014 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $181.4K | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Sep 2013 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $159.8K | FY2009 | Apr 2009 – Mar 2011 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $150.8K | FY2008 | Oct 2007 – Jun 2009 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $139.8K | FY2016 | Sep 2016 – Dec 2017 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $133.7K | FY2014 | Sep 2014 – Sep 2015 | Open → |
| Department of Labor | SUSAN HARWOOD GRANTS | $120.3K | FY2015 | Sep 2015 – Dec 2016 | Open → |
Department of Education
$5M
INVESTING IN INNOVATION -- DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Department of Education
$3M
COOPERATIVE CIVIC EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
990-N (e-Postcard) Filing History
This organization files simplified Form 990-N (annual gross receipts ≤ $50,000).
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $4.6M | $0 | $3.5M | $7.2M | $6.5M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $4.2M | $0 | $3.6M | $6M | $4.8M |
| 2021 | $3.7M | $0 | $3.7M | $5.9M | $3.5M |
| 2020 | $3.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Joseph Montante | Treasurer | 40 | $125.3K | $0 | $0 | $125.3K |
| Melinda Macpherson-Sullivan | Vice President/secretary | 40 | $5,197 | $0 | $0 | $5,197 |
| Rich Nigro | President | 40 | $251 | $0 | $0 | $251 |
Joseph Montante
Treasurer
$125.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$125.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melinda Macpherson-Sullivan
Vice President/secretary
$5,197
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$5,197
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rich Nigro
President
$251
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$251
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Thomas | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| April Hall | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Brian Meyer | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Chris Stephens | Director | 1 | $134 | $0 | $0 | $134 |
| Christine Salamone | Director | 1 | $1,513 | $0 | $0 | $1,513 |
| David Stephens | Director |
Anthony Thomas
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
April Hall
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Meyer
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Pordum | Former Officer | 40 | $83.9K | $0 | $0 | $83.9K |
| Philip Rumore | Former Officer | 40 | $78.4K | $0 | $0 | $78.4K |
Rebecca Pordum
Former Officer
$83.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$83.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Philip Rumore
Former Officer
$78.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$78.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $0 |
| $3.7M |
| $5.2M |
| $2.7M |
| 2019 | $3.8M | $0 | $3.6M | $4.4M | $2.6M |
| 2018 | $3.8M | $0 | $3.5M | $4.3M | $3.1M |
| 2017 | $3.6M | $0 | $3.7M | $4.2M | $2.1M |
| 2016 | $3.4M | $0 | $3.4M | $3.9M | $1.5M |
| 2015 | $3.4M | $0 | $3.3M | $3.7M | $1.8M |
| 2014 | $3.4M | $0 | $3.5M | $3.7M | $1.7M |
| 2013 | $3.3M | $0 | $3.3M | $3.3M | -$13.4K |
| 2012 | $3.2M | $0 | $3.4M | $3.1M | -$290.1K |
| 2011 | $3.1M | $0 | $3.1M | $3M | -$141.3K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $134 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $134 |
| Dennis Brancato | Director | 1 | $891 | $0 | $0 | $891 |
| Desiree Breckenridge-Barnes | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Eve Shippens | Director | 1 | $700 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Gregory Sawicki | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Janine Schuster | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Karen Kane | Director | 1 | $133 | $0 | $0 | $133 |
| Kim Parzymieso | Director | 1 | $133 | $0 | $0 | $133 |
| Kimberly Gabel | Director | 1 | $88 | $0 | $0 | $88 |
| M Sue Raichilson | Director | 1 | $700 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Melinda Cuviello | Director | 1 | $133 | $0 | $0 | $133 |
| Melissa Kenney | Director | 1 | $758 | $0 | $0 | $758 |
| Melissa Mel Holden | Director | 1 | $133 | $0 | $0 | $133 |
| Michael Mecca | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Mike Jeffers | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Nicole Herkey | Director | 1 | $567 | $0 | $0 | $567 |
| Rachel Lis | Director | 1 | $591 | $0 | $0 | $591 |
| Richard Pyszczek Jr | Director | 1 | $385 | $0 | $0 | $385 |
| Sam Fritz | Director | 1 | $134 | $0 | $0 | $134 |
| Sean Crowley | Director | 1 | $100 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Sophia Johnson | Director | 1 | $1,396 | $0 | $0 | $1,396 |
| Tara Rosa | Director | 1 | $145 | $0 | $0 | $145 |
Chris Stephens
Director
$134
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$134
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Salamone
Director
$1,513
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$1,513
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Stephens
Director
$134
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$134
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dennis Brancato
Director
$891
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$891
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Desiree Breckenridge-Barnes
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eve Shippens
Director
$700
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$700
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gregory Sawicki
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janine Schuster
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karen Kane
Director
$133
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$133
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kim Parzymieso
Director
$133
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$133
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kimberly Gabel
Director
$88
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$88
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
M Sue Raichilson
Director
$700
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$700
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melinda Cuviello
Director
$133
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$133
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melissa Kenney
Director
$758
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$758
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melissa Mel Holden
Director
$133
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$133
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Mecca
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Jeffers
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Herkey
Director
$567
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$567
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rachel Lis
Director
$591
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$591
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Pyszczek Jr
Director
$385
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$385
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sam Fritz
Director
$134
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$134
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sean Crowley
Director
$100
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$100
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sophia Johnson
Director
$1,396
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$1,396
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tara Rosa
Director
$145
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$145
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0