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Buffalo Seminary

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 16-0367980

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jun 22, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.BUFFALOSEMINARY.ORG

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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

36th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

14th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$168,746

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-1.8%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-9.3%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Flat

$19,895,237

Flat from 2019

Net Assets

Flat

$16,946,913

Flat from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$2,948,324

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$6,705,821

Flat from 2019

Expenses

Flat

$7,471,750

Flat from 2019

Net Income

Flat

-$765,929

Flat from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th 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 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

2019

Assets$19,895,237
Liabilities$2,948,324
Net Assets$16,946,913
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th 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 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

2019

Revenue$6,705,821
Expenses$7,471,750
Net Income-$765,929
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jun 22, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$6,725,404
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To prepare a diverse group of young women to be engaged scholars and citizens, proud to shape society rather than be controlled by it, and ready to live and lead with honor, courage, and confidence.

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,197,724$7,747,128▼ $450,596
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$906,912$1,196,294▲ $289,382
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,140,407$857,026▼ $283,381
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$290,416$297,643▲ $7,227
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$278,465$142,286▼ $136,179
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$128,301$98,043▼ $30,258
Accounts Receivable$81,458$81,373▼ $85
Total Assets$20,269,271$19,895,237▼ $374,034
Other Assets Total$9,245,588$9,475,444▲ $229,856
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,397,083$1,472,160▲ $75,077
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$966,666$1,050,000▲ $83,334
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$433,447$426,164▼ $7,283
Total Liabilities$2,797,196$2,948,324▲ $151,128
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$8,989,664$8,111,201▼ $878,463
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$6,578,501$6,642,673▲ $64,172
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,903,910$2,193,039▲ $289,129
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,472,075$16,946,913▼ $525,162
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$20,269,271$19,895,237▼ $374,034

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$7,254,390$6,156,522$13,410,912
Equipment$177,175$1,731,408$1,908,583
Land$279,602-$279,602
Other Land Buildings$35,961-$35,961
Other Assets Org$9,136,189--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$9,624,841$83,200▲ $260,469$111,848$9,716,990
2017$8,063,662$1,217,907▲ $553,203$88,551$9,624,841
2016$7,072,019$189,115▲ $982,087$68,144$8,063,662
2015$6,780,684$751,897▼ $293,130$61,113$7,072,019
2014$4,893,856$1,887,729▲ $155,497$56,682$6,780,684
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Helen MarletteHead of SchoolFT$150,186$18,560$168,746

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael Maxwell EsqChair
Patrick J LongVice Chair
Brian Melber EsqTrustee
Christopher TolomeoTrustee
Claire S Schen PhdTrustee
Doug DreishpoonTrustee
ERIN O'BRIENTrustee
Elizabeth Montesano RoachTrustee
Jennifer CornacchioTrustee
Jennifer RobertsTrustee
Kara Hornung KerwinTrustee
Katharine Bowen SmithTrustee
Mark BurlowTrustee
Richard GoldTrustee
Robert CarrTrustee
Suzanne Bradley MdTrustee
Josephine SiddiquiSecretary
James KramerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,286,097
Program Service Revenue
$5,168,641
Investment Income
$19,702
Other Revenue
$231,381
All Other Contributions
$1,286,097
Change in Net Assets
$-765,929

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 Traded5$51,036Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions5$51,036-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,894,332
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,811,489
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$240,767
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,811,489
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,135,099
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,705,821
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,976,154
Other Expenses$2,684,107
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,811,489
Total Fundraising Expense$377,438
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,352,853$734,065$227,676$2,314,594
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,638,305--$1,638,305
Depreciation Depletion$542,072$10,591$3,017$555,680
Fees for Services Other$433,211$52,307$1,607$487,125
Occupancy$292,945$31,692$1,292$325,929
All Other Expenses$93,746$120,123$18,480$232,349
Information Technology$224,551--$224,551
Other Employee Benefits$113,877$84,684$17,575$216,136
Office Expenses$102,472$80,247$26,569$209,288
Payroll Taxes$113,623$61,148$17,519$192,290
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$174,460-$174,460
Advertising$180$127,287$46,816$174,283
Foreign Grants$173,184--$173,184
Pension Plan Contributions$47,343$23,363$7,968$78,674
Other Expenses$64,285--$64,285
Interest$34,432$18,481-$52,913
Travel$29,692$9,467$6,769$45,928
Conferences and Meetings$10,502$15,773$2,150$28,425
Total Functional Expenses$5,550,624$1,543,688$377,438$7,471,750

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,471,750
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,660,261
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,660,261
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,811,489
Other Expense Adjustments$1,811,489
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$173,184

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaGrants to Recipients Located in RegionScholarships Awarded to Students From This Region00$105,500
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia,Grants to Recipients Located in RegionScholarships Awarded to Students From This Region00$67,684
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$32,545
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,583
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Semquest$32,545$32,545$6,861$25,684
Total Events$32,545$32,545$19,583$12,962
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 11B

“The draft form 990 is reviewed in detail by management and the finance committee. The board receives a copy of the form 990 before it is filed.”

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
Helen Marlette
Title
Head of School
Phone
7168856780
Signed
2020-06-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Helen Marlette
Formed
1851
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
115
Volunteers
75

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Appreciation of assets held in trust by cfgb 244,742.”

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 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Appreciation of assets held in trust by cfgb 244,742.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 1,811,489.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 1,811,489.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$19,895,237
Liabilities
$2,948,324
Net assets
$16,946,913
Revenue
$6,705,821
Expenses
$7,471,750
Net income
-$765,929
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.9$2.95$16.9$6.71$7.47$0.77
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