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THE BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY WAS INCORPORATED IN 1862 TO PROMOTE, CULTIVATE AND GENERALLY FOSTER ART IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. IT IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM, ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST PROMINENT ART MUSEUMS, AS WELL AS AN IMPORTANT CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR WESTERN NEW YORK. THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO SERVING BOTH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WIDER ART AUDIENCE THROUGH A RECOGNIZED AND ACTIVE PROGRAM OF COLLECTING, EDUCATING, EXHIBITING AND INTERPRETING ART WORKS, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$26.6M
Program Spending
44%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$7.8M
Total Expenses
▼$27.8M
Total Assets
$360.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$9.2M
Net Assets
$351.7M
Officer Compensation
→$724.9K
Other Salaries
$7.5M
Investment Income
$14.1M
Fundraising
▼$1.3M
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$2.2M
Awards Found
13
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$1M
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
National Endowment for the Humanities
$475K
RENOVATION OF ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY HISTORIC 1905 BUILDING
National Endowment for the Humanities
$226.6K
SUPPORT FOR CATALOGUING, PHOTOGRAPHING, AND DIGITIZING ARTWORKS FROM MARISOL?S BEQUEST TO THE ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY
National Endowment for the Arts
$100K
TO SUPPORT ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERYS SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED ARTS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A SURVEY EXHIBITION AT THE ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY FEATURING THE WORK OF ABSTRACT PAINTER STANLEY WHITNEY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$41.7K
TO SUPPORT A STUDY TESTING WHETHER VISUAL ART TRAINING CAN ENHANCE VISUAL PERCEPTION AND VISUAL COGNITION IN NON-ART DOMAINS.
National Endowment for the Humanities
$30K
BUFFALO AFTER SCHOOL CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN EXHIBITION TRACING THE IMPACT OF GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION ON ELECTRONIC ART AND CULTURE AND RELATED PUBLIC PROGRAMMING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERYS PROGRAM ART TRUCK: CREATIVITY ON WHEELS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC ART PROJECT BY AMANDA BROWDER AT THE ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY.
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 2025 · 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: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $26.6M | $7.8M | $27.8M | $360.9M | $351.7M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $19.6M | $6M | $27M | $365.9M | $347.3M |
| 2022 | $30.8M | $16.7M | $18.4M | $293.1M | $285.4M |
| 2021 | $64.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Janne Siren | Director | 35 | $427.2K | $0 | $42K | $469.1K |
| Jillian Jones | Deputy Director | 35 | $155K | $0 | $21.1K | $176.1K |
| Melissa Arena | CFO | 35 | $142.8K | $0 | $21.2K | $164K |
| John R Sanderson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick G Pierce Ii | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher J Feeney | Asst. Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine B Foley | Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice F Jacobs | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Janne Siren
Director
$469.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$427.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$42K
Jillian Jones
Deputy Director
$176.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$155K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.1K
Melissa Arena
CFO
$164K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$142.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.2K
John R Sanderson
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Frederick G Pierce Ii
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christopher J Feeney
Asst. Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Catherine B Foley
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Alice F Jacobs
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Gawronski | Director Of Information Technology | 35 | $121.9K | $0 | $31.1K | $153K |
| Cathleen Chaffee | Chief Curator | 35 | $127.5K | $0 | $19.1K | $146.6K |
| William J Robideau | Director Of Facilities, Planning & Mgmt | 35 | $135.8K | $0 | $9,749 | $145.5K |
| Carolyn Kirchberger Interim | Director Of Advancement | 35 | $106.6K | $0 | $16.9K | $123.5K |
| Andrea Harden |
Bryan Gawronski
Director Of Information Technology
$153K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$121.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31.1K
Cathleen Chaffee
Chief Curator
$146.6K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$127.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.1K
William J Robideau
Director Of Facilities, Planning & Mgmt
$145.5K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$135.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,749
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adnan H Siddiqui Md | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Cappellazzo | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Bonte | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Gustaf Ehrnrooth | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles W Banta | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Sabuda | Director |
Adnan H Siddiqui Md
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Amy Cappellazzo
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ann Bonte
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $40.9M |
| $13.1M |
| $315.5M |
| $307.7M |
| 2020 | $16.7M | $11M | $12.7M | $233M | $228.1M |
| 2019 | $19.9M | $9.1M | $16M | $228.9M | $223M |
| 2018 | $21.5M | $12.6M | $18.6M | $222.8M | $217.6M |
| 2017 | $83.6M | $72.8M | $15.5M | $212.9M | $208M |
| 2016 | $10.8M | $4M | $16.3M | $138.5M | $132M |
| 2015 | $23.5M | $5.8M | $13.3M | $148.4M | $144M |
| 2014 | $16.7M | $5.6M | $11.5M | $151.5M | $147.3M |
| 2013 | $18.5M | $9.2M | $11.5M | $141.4M | $136M |
| 2012 | $10.2M | $4.7M | $13.2M | $131.3M | $123.8M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 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 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
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| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| Director Of Human Resources |
| 35 |
| $110.6K |
| $0 |
| $7,939 |
| $118.6K |
Carolyn Kirchberger Interim
Director Of Advancement
$123.5K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$106.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.9K
Andrea Harden
Director Of Human Resources
$118.6K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$110.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,939
| 1.5 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Francois Rochon | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grace Tate | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harris Schwalb | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Cappuccino Md | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Derrick | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Balbach | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jodi Johnston Quatroche | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jody B Lippes | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Amoia | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin D Robinson | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ln Hopkins Md | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lee Joseph | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Angle | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Swift | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Northrup R Knox Jr | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela Dinsmore | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Fhunt | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Stenclik | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert J Bojdak | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberta S Joseph | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roscoe C Henderson Iii | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan O'Connor Baird | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas R Hyde | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thurman Thomas | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Keresztes Edd | Director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Carl Gustaf Ehrnrooth
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charles W Banta
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Sabuda
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Francois Rochon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Grace Tate
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Harris Schwalb
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Helen Cappuccino Md
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James W Derrick
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Balbach
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jodi Johnston Quatroche
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jody B Lippes
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jonathan Amoia
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin D Robinson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ln Hopkins Md
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Lee Joseph
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Monica Angle
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Swift
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Northrup R Knox Jr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Pamela Dinsmore
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Fhunt
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rachel Stenclik
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert J Bojdak
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roberta S Joseph
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roscoe C Henderson Iii
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan O'Connor Baird
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas R Hyde
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thurman Thomas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Will Keresztes Edd
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0