Civic Intelligence

Buffalo String Works Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-0718400

Sep 01, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020 • Filed on Feb 12, 2021

Organization Profilewww.buffalostringworks.org
PO Box 195Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 906-9783

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

64th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$32,308

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

65th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$390,273

Up $115,090 (+42%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$312,718

Up $37,535 (+14%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$77,555

Up $77,555 from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$368,713

Up $104,934 (+40%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$321,885

Up $173,590 (+117%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$46,828

Down $68,656 (-59%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $30,730Liabilities 2016: $380Net Assets 2016: $30,3502016Assets 2017: $139,963Net Assets 2017: $139,9632017Assets 2018: $129,796Net Assets 2018: $129,7962018Assets 2019: $275,183Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $275,1832019Assets 2020: $390,273Liabilities 2020: $77,555Net Assets 2020: $312,7182020Assets 2021: $482,882Liabilities 2021: $88,523Net Assets 2021: $394,3592021Assets 2022: $681,118Liabilities 2022: $125,663Net Assets 2022: $555,4552022Assets 2023: $779,817Liabilities 2023: $177,088Net Assets 2023: $602,7292023Assets 2024: $460,936Liabilities 2024: $35,167Net Assets 2024: $425,7692024Assets 2025: $615,878Liabilities 2025: $260,061Net Assets 2025: $355,8172025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$390,273
Liabilities$77,555
Net Assets$312,718
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $57,289Expenses 2016: $40,147Net Income 2016: $17,1422016Revenue 2017: $174,716Expenses 2017: $68,754Net Income 2017: $105,9622017Revenue 2018: $195,163Expenses 2018: $181,267Net Income 2018: $13,8962018Revenue 2019: $263,779Expenses 2019: $148,295Net Income 2019: $115,4842019Revenue 2020: $368,713Expenses 2020: $321,885Net Income 2020: $46,8282020Revenue 2021: $523,040Expenses 2021: $441,399Net Income 2021: $81,6412021Revenue 2022: $832,478Expenses 2022: $671,382Net Income 2022: $161,0962022Revenue 2023: $995,254Expenses 2023: $947,980Net Income 2023: $47,2742023Revenue 2024: $985,042Expenses 2024: $1,112,502Net Income 2024: -$127,4602024Revenue 2025: $851,095Expenses 2025: $924,047Net Income 2025: -$72,9522025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$368,713
Expenses$321,885
Net Income$46,828
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020
Signed
Feb 12, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$368,713
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To deliver world class music education to diverse youth that inspires personal and community transformation.

Buffalo String Works strives to foster vibrant, inclusive communities through the transformative power of music. We primarily serve a community of displaced families from all over the globe, providing quality music instruction to children of low income, refugee, and immigrant parents.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$248,169$361,380▲ $113,211
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$27,014$27,027▲ $13
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,866-
Total Assets$275,183$390,273▲ $115,090
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$42,215-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$26,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$9,340-
Total Liabilities$0$77,555▲ $77,555
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$275,183$194,519▼ $80,664
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$118,199-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$275,183$312,718▲ $37,535
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$275,183$390,273▲ $115,090
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Yuki Numata ResnickExecutive DirectorFT$32,308$32,308

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael ChristianoPresident
Leslie BoldtVice President
Amy FriedmanDirector
Barry HeneghanDirector
Crystal SelkDirector
James SampsonDirector
Tamar RothausDirector
Bob BerkmanSecretary
Brian MoseleyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$359,172
Program Service Revenue
$9,541
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$326,787
Change in Net Assets
$46,828
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$209,536
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$112,349
Total Fundraising Expense$11,999
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$128,660$7,315-$135,975
Other Salaries and Wages$61,020--$61,020
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,385$10,192$10,192$40,769
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,843-$17,843
Payroll Taxes$8,445$1,058$1,057$10,560
Occupancy$7,125--$7,125
Office Expenses$4,049$714$750$5,513
Travel$3,533--$3,533
Insurance-$2,877-$2,877
Other Expenses$4,200$2,673-$2,673
Total Functional Expenses$264,151$45,735$11,999$321,885
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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 B, line 11B

“A copy of Form 990 is provided to each board member prior to filing. The approval of Form 990 by the Board is documented in the minutes.”

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

“The Organization requires board members and key employees to disclose any conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest are disclosed and monitored by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“On an annual basis, the Board evaluates the peformance and compensation of the Executive Director with comparable information from similar sized tax exempt organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Documents are publicly available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, 12C

“The Organization has an Audit Committee that oversees the review of the financial statements and selection of independent accountants.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buffalo String Works Inc
EIN
81-0718400
Phone
7169069783
Address
PO Box 195, Buffalo, NY 14213

Signing Officer

Name
Yuki Numata Resnick
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7169069783
Signed
2021-02-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Yuki Numata Resnick
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Kirisits & Associates CPAs PLLC
Address
1231 Delaware Avenue Suite 6, Buffalo, NY 14209
Preparer
Lisa M Kirisits CPA
Phone
7168810089
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Contracted services: Program service expenses 118,005. Management and general expenses 3,260. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 121,265. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,055. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,055. Performance fees: Program service expenses 10,655. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,655.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of Form 990 is provided to each board member prior to filing. The approval of Form 990 by the Board is documented in the minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization requires board members and key employees to disclose any conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest are disclosed and monitored by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2On an annual basis, the Board evaluates the peformance and compensation of the Executive Director with comparable information from similar sized tax exempt organizations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Documents are publicly available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Contracted services: Program service expenses 118,005. Management and general expenses 3,260. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 121,265. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,055. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,055. Performance fees: Program service expenses 10,655. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,655.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Organization has an Audit Committee that oversees the review of the financial statements and selection of independent accountants.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, 12c
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$390,273
Liabilities
$77,555
Net assets
$312,718
Revenue
$368,713
Expenses
$321,885
Net income
$46,828
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.26$0.36$0.85$0.92$0.07
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.04$0.43$0.99$1.11$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.18$0.60$1.00$0.95$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.13$0.56$0.83$0.67$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.09$0.39$0.52$0.44$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.08$0.31$0.37$0.32$0.05
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.26$0.15$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.13$0.20$0.18$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$0.17$0.07$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.06$0.04$0.02