Community Action Organization of
TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVOCACY PARTNERSHIPS, ACCESS TO SERVICES AND LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.6M
+29.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+36.9% YoY
Grant Count
12
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$102K
+36.9% YoY
About Community Action Organization of
Based on IRS filings
Community Action Organization of is a nonprofit organization focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $137K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,634,089 | $13,663,760 | $19,716,309 |
| Revenue | $35,875,314 | $36,035,037 | $36,768,953 |
| Expenses | $36,495,316 | $37,163,635 | $36,298,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,422 | $90,336 | $3,867 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Community Action Organization of
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Kidz Zone ($215,231), Seneca Babcock Early Childhood Academy ($152,600), Puddle Jumpers ($130,476).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KIDZ ZONE BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $215,231 |
| SENECA BABCOCK EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $152,600 |
| PUDDLE JUMPERS BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $130,476 |
| YWCA OF WNY BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $128,119 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CENTER INC BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $109,134 |
| QUEEN CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $95,897 |
| STARLIGHT FAMILY DAYCARE BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $92,612 |
| HOUSE OF LEARNING BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $81,105 |
| FAMILY HELP CENTER BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $77,870 |
| FIRST FRIENDS DAYCARE BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $68,260 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG HANNAH | BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| ANGELA BLUE | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| DR RAQUEL SCHMIDT | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| VERNEE SHAW-WILKINS | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| LISA COLLINS | DIRECTOR - POLICY COUNCIL | 2 | — |
| BRIDGET NILAND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR DEBRA HEADLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEMONE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC FIELDS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HON FRANK TODARO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN A DANDES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LEAH ANDERSON-LOCKWOOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LEAH HALTON-POPE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NADJA PIATKA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HON ROBERT T RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RON STEWART | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SANDRA GARNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VONETTA RHODES-OSI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR WESLEY HICKS JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ZENETA EVERHART | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN INGRAM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILMER OLIVENCIA JR | AT LARGE MEMBER / SERGEANT AT ARMS | 2 | — |
| THERESE M VITA | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) | 2 | — |
| SHARADA BRIGGS | CFO | 40 | $183,010 |
| ULYSEES WINGO | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO (PART YEAR) | 40 | $174,731 |
| DR MARIE CANNON | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $103,517 |
| CHELSEA WHITE | EVP AND CHIEF OF EDUCATION | 40 | $196,005 |
| TONYA KOHLMAN | CPO | 40 | $182,817 |
| YEABEN GOMPAH | CCO | 40 | $178,348 |
| DEANNE MONTOGMERY | CQO | 40 | $117,613 |
| BRANDI HAYNES | CPO | 40 | $119,503 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Action Organization of?
Community Action Organization of is a nonprofit organization focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in BUFFALO, NY. It holds $17.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Community Action Organization of?
As of 2025, Community Action Organization of holds $17.6M in total assets with $35.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.2M in 2025.
Where does Community Action Organization of operate?
Community Action Organization of has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Community Action Organization of award?
In 2025, Community Action Organization of awarded 12 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $102K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Action Organization of's EIN?
Community Action Organization of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0911473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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