Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc
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Operation Impact-STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math) after-school program. The Buffalo Soldiers Association partnered with the West Point Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers to establish an after-school program in and surrounding communities. We aim to increase and sustain public and youth engagement with STEAM, paying particular attention to underrepresented and underserved populations in the area. The program was suspended in 2021 due to Covid. It was restarted in 2022 with the appointment of a new head od programming. There were no program activities in 2022. Annual Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Event and Banquet held at West Point-Inviting the community. There is a keynote speaker and awards are given to honor those for their military service, accomplishments and …
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Our mission is to acknowledge, honor, promote and preserve the history and contributions of the Buffalo soldiers and military personnel who served the United States of America.
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- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBuffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Highland Falls, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 800288616. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800288616. 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.
Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc is located in Highland Falls, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc has $15K in annual revenue. 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.
Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point 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 small organization. It has $15K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point 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, Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point 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). 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.
Operation Impact-STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math) after-school program. The Buffalo Soldiers Association partnered with the West Point Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers to establish an after-school program in and surrounding communities. We aim to increase and sustain public and youth engagement with STEAM, paying particular attention to underrepresented and underserved populations in the area. The program was suspended in 2021 due to Covid. It was restarted in 2022 with the appointment of a new head od programming. There were no program activities in 2022. Annual Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Event and Banquet held at West Point-Inviting the community. There is a keynote speaker and awards are... Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $15K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800288616, 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
5 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.
BUFFALO SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION OF WEST POINT 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 (10)
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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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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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 · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc
- What is Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc?
- Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Highland Falls, United States. Operation Impact-STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math) after-school program. The Buffalo Soldiers Association partnered with the West Point Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers to establish an after-school program in and surrounding communities. We aim to increase and sustain public and youth engagement with STEAM, paying particular attention to underrepresented and underserved populations in the area. The program was suspended in 2021 due to Covid. It was restarted in 2022 with the appointment of a new head od programming. There were no program activities in 2022. Annual Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Event and Banquet held at West Point-Inviting the community. There is a keynote speaker and awards are given to honor those for their military service, accomplishments and contribution to the US army. Awards were given to the ROTC cadets for their accomplishments. In addition, an annual wreath laying ceremony was held at the base of the statue. The Special Project Committee conducts fundraising activities through donations. The special project committee's purpose is to design fund, build, erect and donate to West Point a memorial accurately and effectively depicting the Buffalo Soldiers contributions to the United States. We accomplished our goal of designing, funding, erecting and donating to West Point a statue depicting the Buffalo Soldiers contributions to the United States in 2021. The dedication was held during our Annual Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Event and Banquet. The monument was erected in September of 2021. During 2022, the committee was primarily engaged in paying ongoing bills associated with the erection of the monument.
- When was Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc founded?
- Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc?
- Aundrea Matthews serves as President.
- Where is Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc located?
- Headquartered in Highland Falls, NY, United States.
- What is Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc trustworthy?
- Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 800288616.
- What is Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point Inc's website?
- http://www.buffalosoldiersofwestpoint.org