Open Buffalo Inc
Open Buffalo's mission is to advance racial, economic, and ecological justice through skill building, network connecting, and activating leadership opportunities with the ultimate goal for all communities in Western New York to thrive free from discrimination and poverty.
Open Buffalo Inc at a glance
In short: Open Buffalo Inc gave $333K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $332,536
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,423
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,928
- Total assets
- $2,289,116
- +170.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Open Buffalo Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Mona's House ($94K). Together the top 6 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2023) to $333K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Mona's House Buffalo, NY | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $93,862 |
| Confident Girl Mentoring Program Inc Cheektowaga, NY | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $68,075 |
| Net Positive Inc (dba The Foundry) Buffalo, NY | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $50,000 |
| Omega Mentoring Program Buffalo, NY | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $47,856 |
| Voice Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $42,740 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Project inc Buffalo, NY | Project RISE, a new community based effort to address the root causes and provide support in the aftermath of gun violence, | $30,003 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,289,116 | $3,374,894 | $1,868,952 | $332,536 | 6 | $22,380 |
| 2023 | $847,508 | $1,532,638 | $1,611,321 | $235,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $925,973 | $1,284,084 | $1,130,369 | $240,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $545,999 | $646,593 | $638,558 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $642,226 | $945,743 | $941,649 | — | — | — |
About Open Buffalo Inc
Based on IRS filings
Open Buffalo Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $333K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Open Buffalo Inc is led by Franchelle Parker, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Franchelle Parker
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $103K (2024)
Lamont Williams
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Radworth Max Anderson
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$85K (2023) → $89K (2024)
Tristin Salter
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Gaines
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talia Rodriguez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeneta Everhart
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Paigen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Johnson PhD
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dani Johnson PhD (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sherman Webb (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Womack (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Tate (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kathleen McGraw (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marianne Partee PhD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Vukelic (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tommy McClam (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Muhammad Zaman (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tristin Jacy (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Miles Gresham (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Miles Gresham Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vernice Norman (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $103K, to Franchelle Parker (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Open Buffalo Inc
How much does Open Buffalo Inc give each year?
Open Buffalo Inc gave $333K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $235K across 3 grants.
What is Open Buffalo Inc's typical grant size?
Open Buffalo Inc's median grant in 2024 was $48,928, and its average grant was $55,423, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Open Buffalo Inc give grants?
Open Buffalo Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (5 grants).
Does Open Buffalo Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Open Buffalo Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Open Buffalo Inc's largest grantees?
Open Buffalo Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Project Mona's House ($93,862), Confident Girl Mentoring Program Inc ($68,075) and Net Positive Inc (dba The Foundry) ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Buffalo Inc?
Open Buffalo Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Open Buffalo Inc?
Open Buffalo Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Open Buffalo Inc's EIN?
Open Buffalo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5317696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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