Civic Intelligence

Christians United for Buffalo Inc

EIN 16-1549556 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Profile

To provide for the physical needs of

1221 Seneca StreetBuffalo, NY 14210

stepsministries.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

14th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$5,680

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.7% of source-year revenue.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

31st percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE F20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$58,498

Down $12,244 (-17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$168

Down $110 (-40%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$58,330

Down $12,134 (-17%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$65,226

Down $22,901 (-26%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$77,860

Up $12,229 (+19%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$12,634

Down $35,130 (-156%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $77,084Net Assets 2012: $77,0842012Assets 2014: $173Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1732014Assets 2015: $40,371Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $37,061Net Assets 2016: $37,0612016Assets 2021: $107,089Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $107,5132021Assets 2023: $70,742Liabilities 2023: $278Net Assets 2023: $70,4642023Assets 2024: $58,498Liabilities 2024: $168Net Assets 2024: $58,3302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$58,498
Liabilities$168
Net Assets$58,330

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2012: $37,539Expenses 2012: $15,013Net Income 2012: $22,5262012Revenue 2014: $5,300Expenses 2014: $78,045Net Income 2014: -$72,7452014Revenue 2015: $68,125Expenses 2015: $22,627Net Income 2015: $45,4982015Revenue 2016: $20,000Expenses 2016: $23,310Net Income 2016: -$3,3102016Revenue 2021: $77,006Expenses 2021: $56,077Net Income 2021: $20,9292021Revenue 2023: $88,127Expenses 2023: $65,631Net Income 2023: $22,4962023Revenue 2024: $65,226Expenses 2024: $77,860Net Income 2024: -$12,6342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$65,226
Expenses$77,860
Net Income-$12,634

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$66,474
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Christians United for Buffalo, Inc. provides Christian children's groups & youth programs in Buffalo, NY. We offer Christ-centered youth mentorship and programs, after-school programs in local community centers, plus support and outreach to adults. We are dedicated to urban impact through both teaching and living the principles of Jesus.

To provide for the physical needs of

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EVANGELISM AND PROVIDING FOR THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF INDIGENT PEOPLE.-$78,438
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
BEN TAGGMember-$5,680-$5,680
ABE KUEHNPresidentPT$0--
STEVEN BORKMANSecretary-$0--
RUTH TAGGMember-$0--
TED MORTONMember-$0--
JEREMY MCCOOLVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Christians United for Buffalo Inc
EIN
16-1549556
In Care Of
% ABE KUEHN
Phone
7167255195
Address
1221 SENECA STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14210

Signing Officer

Name
Abe Kuehn
Title
President
Phone
7167255195
Signed
2025-06-24
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Alan Jeff CPA Pc
Address
2978 COLVIN BOULEVARD, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Preparer
Alan Jeff
Phone
7166933797
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description amountyouth group 268general outreach 859meetings 382business expenses 169groceries 360supplies 661computer programs & subscriptions 1,736internet 965misc other 349insurance 2,605office supplies 925employee reimbursements 776workmans comp 381payroll tax expense 2,774other small 60staff appreciation 1,415benevolence 903sunday service 634womens bible study 12kids ministry 102fees 315music ministry 254essential needs pantry 796program supplies 11uncategorized 2,294

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category beginning of year end of yearpayroll liabilities 278 168

General explanation attachment

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