African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc
To promote sponsor and develop an appreciation of and allegiance to african and african american heritage and commit to enhance social behavior amoung african american youths through multi …
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The core mission of AACCBuffalo is to promote, sponsor, and develop programs and services that exhibit an appreciation of and allegiance to African American heritage. This center stands firmly committed to promoting a positive sense of self among the community it was founded to serve.
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Mission
To promote sponsor and develop an appreciation of and allegiance to african and african american heritage and commit to enhance social behavior amoung african american youths through multi disciplinary education and training in the arts.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1958, it predates 89% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAfrican Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Buffalo, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 160920652. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $528K in annual revenue. 90 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 160920652. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc is located in Buffalo, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.
Based on official tax filings, African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc has $528K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $528K in annual revenue. The organization has 90 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The core mission of AACCBuffalo is to promote, sponsor, and develop programs and services that exhibit an appreciation of and allegiance to African American heritage. This center stands firmly committed to promoting a positive sense of self among the community it was founded to serve. African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $528K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160920652, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AFRICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF BUFFALO INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 90 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 90 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1958
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc
- What is African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc?
- African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Buffalo, United States. The core mission of AACCBuffalo is to promote, sponsor, and develop programs and services that exhibit an appreciation of and allegiance to African American heritage. This center stands firmly committed to promoting a positive sense of self among the community it was founded to serve.
- When was African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc founded?
- African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc was founded in 1958.
- Who leads African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc?
- Dr Leah Angel Daniel serves as Executive Director.
- Where is African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc located?
- Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, United States.
- What is African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc trustworthy?
- African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 160920652.
- What is African Cultural Center of Buffalo Inc's website?
- http://www.aaccbuffalo.org