PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING, INC. (PUSH BUFFALO) HELPS TO MOBILIZE RESIDENTS TO CREATE STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS WITH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TO EXPAND LOCAL HIRING OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN BUFFALO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+6.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
-46.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$290K
+98.5% YoY
About People United for Sustainable Housing
Based on IRS filings
People United for Sustainable Housing is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,592,698 | $4,805,414 | $4,959,757 |
| Revenue | $5,322,276 | $4,627,872 | $3,641,319 |
| Expenses | $5,384,121 | $4,973,306 | $4,882,554 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,828 | $3,762 | $1,883 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Company ($1,421,845), Nyc Environmental Justice Alliance Inc ($185,000), Nos Quedamos Inc ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMPANY BUFFALO, NY | NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION | $1,421,845 |
| MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION BUFFALO, NY | TO PROVIDE HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS FOR PERSONS AND FAMILIES OF LOWINCOME | $13,547 |
| NOS QUEDAMOS INC BRONX, NY | FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY RESILIANCY PROJECT | $120,000 |
| NYC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC BROOKLYN, NY | CLIMATE JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PROJECTS | $185,000 |
| POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP BRONX, NY | YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $120,000 |
| THE WASH PROJECT BUFFALO, NY | DEVELOPMENT OF A CENTER FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY LIFE AND NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS POINT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES INFORMATION, WASH CHORUS 2024 CROSSROADS FUNDING | $50,000 |
| UPROSE INC BROOKLYN, NY | COMMUNITY RESILIENCY PLANNING PROJECT | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMONE ALEXANDER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CARL NIGHTENGALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY SARMIENTO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JIM ANDERSON | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY SIEVENPIPER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAWN WELLS-CLYBURN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87,988 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People United for Sustainable Housing?
People United for Sustainable Housing is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in BUFFALO, NY. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is People United for Sustainable Housing?
As of 2024, People United for Sustainable Housing holds $4.6M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does People United for Sustainable Housing operate?
People United for Sustainable Housing has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What size grants does People United for Sustainable Housing award?
In 2024, People United for Sustainable Housing awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $290K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is People United for Sustainable Housing's EIN?
People United for Sustainable Housing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3558447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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