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Seneca Street Community Development Corporation

EIN 26-3678723 · Buffalo, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS IN THE SENECA BABCOCK COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO OVERCOME EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS. THEY PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO ACQUIRE SKILLS THAT BUILD RESILIENCY AND SELF RELIANCE, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND POTENTIAL FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Income
$445,808
Spending
$447,046
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
23.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
5
Volunteers
75

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $440,597 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST THE STUDENTS WITH THEIR HOMEWORK, PROVIDE TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, ENSURE THEY HAVE A HEALTHY SNACK AND INCLUDE THEM IN THE HEALTHY DINNERS THAT ARE SERVED FOUR DAYS A WEEK DURING THE FORTY WEEK SCHOOL YEAR. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED (ON A DAILY BASIS) BY FIVE PAID EMPLOYEES AND 8-10 VOLUNTEERS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS AND INCLUDE CRAFTING, EXCURSIONS, MUSIC, YOGA, EXERCISE ACTIVITES - ALL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT STIMULATES GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.SUMMER AT SENECA STREET: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO USE THE READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS THEY MASTERED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE FOCUS IS ON RETENTION OF THOSE SKILLS THROUGH CONSTANT AND CREATIVE PRACTICE. AN INTENSE TWO WEEK READING CAMP IS OFFERED. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN IN MOVING FORWARD AND NOT FALLING BEHIND SO THEY ARE READY FOR A NEW SET OF CHALLENGES WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS. THE PROGRAM IS SIX WEEKS LONG AND PROVIDES PROGRAMING FOR 75 STUDENTS. THERE ARE FIVE PAID STAFF MEMBERS AND TWENTY VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE A PART OF RUNNING THIS SIX WEEK PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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