Civic Intelligence

Joseph M Sorg Foundation Inc

EIN 99-2010419 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Profile

The organization preserves and restores St. Louis Church, including major projects such as stained-glass and roof restoration. It promotes public appreciation of the church's architectural, cultural, historic, and religious significance and supports community programs that enhance local quality of life through use of the church complex.

43 Crescent AveBuffalo, NY 14214

www.sorgfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A80 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A80 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

94th percentile

95%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A80 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A80 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

$78,836

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$78,836

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

$83,340

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$4,504

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$78,836

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $78,836Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $78,8362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$78,836
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$78,836
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $83,340Expenses 2024: $4,504Net Income 2024: $78,8362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$83,340
Expenses$4,504
Net Income$78,836
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$78,836
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$78,836
Revenue
$83,340
Expenses
$4,504
Net income
$78,836
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$78.8$0.00$78.8$83.3$4.50$78.8
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Mar 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$83,340
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization preserves and restores St. Louis Church, including major projects such as stained-glass and roof restoration. It promotes public appreciation of the church's architectural, cultural, historic, and religious significance and supports community programs that enhance local quality of life through use of the church complex.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of St. Louis Church, a historic and cultural landmark. Activities include maintaining and restoring key architectural features such as stained-glass windows and the roof, as well as promoting public appreciation of the church's architectural, historic, and religious significance. The organization also supports community programs and events that enhance local quality of life through use of the church complex.$0$4,503
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael RiesterPresident-$0--
Wendy MistrettaVice President-$0--
Christina MandolfoSecretary-$0--
John ZygajTreasurer-$0--
Martin EdererBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Joseph M Sorg Foundation Inc
EIN
99-2010419
Phone
7162491387
Address
43 Crescent Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Riester
Title
President
Phone
7162491387
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

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-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: Advertising & Marketing. Amount: 520. Description: Food. Amount: 2,935. Description: Party supplies. Amount: 224. Description: Technology Expense. Amount: 591. Description: Bank charges. Amount: 41. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 4,311.”

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