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Buffalo Seminary

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 16-0367980

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Feb 09, 2016

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205 Bidwell ParkwayBuffalo, NY 14222

(716) 885-6780

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

87th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2015

Asset Growth

87th percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

62%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$18,239,796

Up $3,330,824 (+22%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$15,077,589

Up $3,519,040 (+30%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$3,162,207

Down $188,216 (-5.6%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$10,006,498

Up $3,833,862 (+62%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$6,621,982

Up $470,102 (+7.6%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$3,384,516

Up $3,363,760 (+16206%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $12,216,753Liabilities 2010: $932,074Net Assets 2010: $11,284,6792010Assets 2011: $12,798,408Liabilities 2011: $1,537,317Net Assets 2011: $11,261,0912011Assets 2012: $12,935,089Liabilities 2012: $1,984,751Net Assets 2012: $10,950,3382012Assets 2013: $13,599,720Liabilities 2013: $2,669,351Net Assets 2013: $10,930,3692013Assets 2014: $14,908,972Liabilities 2014: $3,350,423Net Assets 2014: $11,558,5492014Assets 2015: $18,239,796Liabilities 2015: $3,162,207Net Assets 2015: $15,077,5892015Assets 2016: $19,209,291Liabilities 2016: $3,057,991Net Assets 2016: $16,151,3002016Assets 2017: $19,474,931Liabilities 2017: $2,815,633Net Assets 2017: $16,659,2982017Assets 2018: $20,269,271Liabilities 2018: $2,797,196Net Assets 2018: $17,472,0752018Assets 2019: $19,895,237Liabilities 2019: $2,948,324Net Assets 2019: $16,946,9132019Assets 2020: $19,617,007Liabilities 2020: $3,586,520Net Assets 2020: $16,030,4872020Assets 2021: $20,722,980Liabilities 2021: $2,272,071Net Assets 2021: $18,450,9092021Assets 2022: $19,027,323Liabilities 2022: $1,532,172Net Assets 2022: $17,495,1512022Assets 2023: $18,134,034Liabilities 2023: $1,627,284Net Assets 2023: $16,506,7502023

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$18,239,796
Liabilities$3,162,207
Net Assets$15,077,589
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $4,322,1332010Revenue 2011: $4,482,658Expenses 2011: $4,983,292Net Income 2011: -$500,6342011Expenses 2012: $5,321,4412012Expenses 2013: $5,385,5422013Revenue 2014: $6,172,636Expenses 2014: $6,151,880Net Income 2014: $20,7562014Revenue 2015: $10,006,498Expenses 2015: $6,621,982Net Income 2015: $3,384,5162015Revenue 2016: $8,529,289Expenses 2016: $7,153,841Net Income 2016: $1,375,4482016Revenue 2017: $6,836,104Expenses 2017: $7,291,386Net Income 2017: -$455,2822017Revenue 2018: $7,396,854Expenses 2018: $7,127,281Net Income 2018: $269,5732018Revenue 2019: $6,705,821Expenses 2019: $7,471,750Net Income 2019: -$765,9292019Revenue 2020: $6,913,103Expenses 2020: $7,870,355Net Income 2020: -$957,2522020Revenue 2021: $7,048,544Expenses 2021: $7,354,760Net Income 2021: -$306,2162021Revenue 2022: $6,984,170Expenses 2022: $6,868,045Net Income 2022: $116,1252022Revenue 2023: $5,372,248Expenses 2023: $7,188,342Net Income 2023: -$1,816,0942023

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$10,006,498
Expenses$6,621,982
Net Income$3,384,516
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Feb 9, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$10,029,175
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Buffalo seminary educates college-bound young women from diverse backgrounds in a vigorous and participatory environment that emphasizes development of character, intellectual independence, creativity, service and leadership for life. Sem strives to make each girl proud of her ability to shape society rather than to be controlled by it and to awaken each student to the opportunities available to women.

Sem is a combination of vibrant teaching, active learning, creative engagement and community spirit.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,765,343$7,306,277▼ $459,066
Pledges and Grants Receivable$329,029$2,192,630▲ $1,863,601
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,008,054$2,126,367▲ $1,118,313
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$618,979$390,815▼ $228,164
Investments Other Securities$230,202$208,154▼ $22,048
Accounts Receivable$110,508$80,287▼ $30,221
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$80,769$79,045▼ $1,724
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$39,856$48,228▲ $8,372
Total Assets$14,908,972$18,239,796▲ $3,330,824
Other Assets Total$4,726,232$5,807,993▲ $1,081,761
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,664,103$1,535,935▼ $128,168
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,192,035$985,450▼ $206,585
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$494,285$640,822▲ $146,537
Total Liabilities$3,350,423$3,162,207▼ $188,216
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$7,357,548$7,327,936▼ $29,612
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$3,250,766$5,115,268▲ $1,864,502
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$950,235$2,634,385▲ $1,684,150
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,558,549$15,077,589▲ $3,519,040
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,908,972$18,239,796▲ $3,330,824

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$6,717,084$4,343,509$11,060,593
Equipment$252,731$1,622,070$1,874,801
Land$279,602-$279,602
Other Land Buildings$56,860-$56,860
Other Assets Org$5,412,392--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2014$4,893,856$1,887,729▲ $155,497$56,682$6,780,684
2013$3,946,703$491,437▲ $628,069$77,027$4,893,856
2012$3,458,040$288,380▲ $345,681$44,577$3,946,703
2011$3,506,266$271,452▼ $188,143$54,948$3,458,040
2010$2,904,531$161,343▲ $574,376$46,452$3,506,266
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jo Ann DouglassHead of SchoolFT$156,211$19,200$175,411

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Margaret BrownChair
Jane Hopkins CareyVice Chair
Alice JacobsTrustee
Brian Melber EsqTrustee
Cheryl KlassTrustee
David HererTrustee
David Hughes MdTrustee
Deborah LipkeTrustee
Josephine SiddiquiTrustee
Linda CorneliusTrustee
Linda MagavernTrustee
Mary Ross RiceTrustee
Michael GaciochTrustee
Michael Maxwell EsqTrustee
Michael Perley EsqTrustee
Michal WadsworthTrustee
Nicole LeeTrustee
Virginia Schaefer Horvath PhdTrustee
Monica AngleSecretary
Richard GoldTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,416,847
Program Service Revenue
$5,405,749
Investment Income
$40,995
Other Revenue
$142,907
All Other Contributions
$4,397,867
Change in Net Assets
$3,384,516

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$330,695Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table112$18,980Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions115$349,675-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,597,113
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,409,385
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$134,524
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,409,385
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,731,637
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,006,498
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,989,291
Other Expenses$2,223,306
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,409,385
Total Fundraising Expense$408,756
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,554,458$522,491$254,271$2,331,220
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,409,385--$1,409,385
Depreciation Depletion$587,972--$587,972
Fees for Services Other$377,938$37,767-$415,705
Occupancy$274,457$34,963-$309,420
All Other Expenses$52,207$157,473$7,210$216,890
Other Employee Benefits$131,175$47,058$25,565$203,798
Payroll Taxes$128,348$42,675$19,576$190,599
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$183,677-$183,677
Office Expenses$61,654$57,772$42,686$162,112
Other Expenses$150,688$4,797-$155,485
Advertising$10,227$88,624$5,240$104,091
Pension Plan Contributions$59,890$10,310$9,797$79,997
Travel-$6,702$44,411$51,113
Interest$36,621$8,390-$45,011
Conferences and Meetings$8,835$5,480-$14,315
Total Functional Expenses$5,005,047$1,208,179$408,756$6,621,982

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,621,982
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,212,597
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,212,597
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,409,385
Other Expense Adjustments$1,409,385
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$23,939
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,236
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
SEM?QUEST$35,714$16,734$7,028$9,706
Reunion Dinner$7,205$7,205-$7,205
Total Events$42,919$23,939$19,236$4,703
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The draft form 990 is reviewed in detail by those charged with governance management and the finance committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed at least annually by board trustees, officers, and key employees. Trustees abstain from deliberations and voting on matters where a potential conflict of interest exists.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Executive committee is responsible for evaluating the head of school and making a recommendation of compensation to the board of trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These documents will be provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buffalo Seminary
EIN
16-0367980
Phone
7168856780
Address
205 BIDWELL PARKWAY, BUFFALO, NY 14222

Signing Officer

Name
Jo Ann Douglass
Title
Head of School
Phone
7168856780
Signed
2016-02-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jo Ann Douglass
Formed
1851
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
105
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Lumsden & Mccormick Llp
Address
369 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202
Preparer
James M Dunn Jr
Phone
7168563300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Appreciation of assets held in trust by cfgb 161,800.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Endowment funds are primarily for scholarships and financial aid. Funds are also available for faculty and academic development.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 1,409,385.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 1,409,385.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$18,239,796
Liabilities
$3,162,207
Net assets
$15,077,589
Revenue
$10,006,498
Expenses
$6,621,982
Net income
$3,384,516
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$18.1$1.63$16.5$5.37$7.19$1.82
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.0$1.53$17.5$6.98$6.87$0.12
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.7$2.27$18.5$7.05$7.35$0.31
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.6$3.59$16.0$6.91$7.87$0.96
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.9$2.95$16.9$6.71$7.47$0.77
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.3$2.80$17.5$7.40$7.13$0.27
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$19.5$2.82$16.7$6.84$7.29$0.46
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.2$3.06$16.2$8.53$7.15$1.38
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.2$3.16$15.1$10.0$6.62$3.38
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$3.35$11.6$6.17$6.15$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.6$2.67$10.9$5.39
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.9$1.98$11.0$5.32
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$12.8$1.54$11.3$4.48$4.98$0.50
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.2$0.93$11.3$4.32