Buffalo Fire Historical Society in Buffalo, New York (NY)
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| Buffalo Fire Historical Society | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 222529105 |
| Name of Organization | Buffalo Fire Historical Society |
| Address | 1850 William St, Buffalo, NY 14206-1449 |
| Activities | Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 11/1993 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $499,620 |
| Amount of Income | $32,098 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $26,842 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $32,098 (it was $29,370 in 2012)
| Buffalo Fire Historical Society: | $32,098 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $168,548 |
Assets in 2013: $499,620 (it was $499,522 in 2012)
| Buffalo Fire Historical Society: | $499,620 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $659,643 |
Expenses in 2013: $22,244
| This organization: | $22,244 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $121,005 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 1.4
| Buffalo Fire Historical Society: | 1.4 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.4 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 32.5%
| This organization: | 32.5% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 50.1% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $28,204 | $25,333 | $26,842 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $8,162 | $5,085 | $8,715 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $13,858 | $14,798 | $11,820 |
| Investment income | $1,185 | $785 | $861 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $2,618 | $3,241 | $3,600 |
| Gross income from gaming | $3,499 | $3,416 | $3,600 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $881 | $175 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $2,131 | $874 | $1,496 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $5,957 | $4,736 | $6,752 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $3,826 | $3,862 | $5,256 |
| Other revenue | $250 | $550 | $350 |
| Total expenses | $21,570 | $21,723 | $22,244 |
| Total net assets | $498,912 | $499,522 | $499,620 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $6,634 | $3,610 | $4,598 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $492,278 | $498,912 | $499,522 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $-3,000 | $-4,500 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $499,522 | $499,620 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $498,912 | $499,522 | $499,620 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $498,912 | $499,522 | $499,620 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $257,084 |
| Subtotal | $257,084 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $225,787 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $31,297 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $0 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $0 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $271,762 |
| Public support | $257,084 |
| Subtotal | $10,980 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $10,980 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $3,698 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Oak Foundation Inc | 35 W 35th St Rm 1200, New York, NY 10001-2205 | NY | 1974-01 | $3,232,957 |
| 2 | Sons Of The Revolution In The State Of New York Inc | 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004-4300 | NY | 1938-04 | $1,622,328 |
| 3 | Schenectady County Historical | 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305-1601 | NY | 1957-12 | $790,131 |
| 4 | Amherst Museum | 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY 14228-1563 | NY | 1995-04 | $755,730 |
| 5 | Suffolk County Historical Society | 300 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901-2804 | NY | 1941-11 | $608,792 |
| 6 | Smithtown Historical Society | 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787-2807 | NY | 1959-02 | $460,593 |
| 7 | Tappan Washington Memorial Corporation | 71 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010-4102 | NY | 1945-02 | $239,335 |
| 8 | Westchester County Historical Society | 2199 Saw Mill River Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523-3834 | NY | 1941-04 | $225,465 |
| 9 | Saratoga County Historical Society | 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1707 | NY | 1972-12 | $212,008 |
| 10 | Schoharie County Historical Society | 145 Fort Rd, Schoharie, NY 12157-4705 | NY | 1975-10 | $206,846 |
| 11 | Yates County Genealogical And Historical Society | 107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 | NY | 1976-02 | $130,599 |
| 12 | Seneca Falls Historical Society | 55 Cayuga St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148-1222 | NY | 1965-10 | $128,905 |
| 13 | Three Village Historical Society | 93 N Country Rd, East Setauket, NY 11733-1347 | NY | 1967-04 | $124,914 |
| 14 | Scarsdale Historical Society | 937 Post Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-5656 | NY | 1974-04 | $111,788 |
| 15 | Schoharie Colonial Heritage Assn | PO BOX 554, Schoharie, NY 12157-0554 | NY | 1974-02 | $101,016 |
| 16 | William Bull And Sarah Wells Stone House Association Inc | 183 Route 51, Campbell Hall, NY 10916 | NY | 1979-02 | $74,107 |
| 17 | Skaneateles Historical Society | 28 Hannum Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152-1070 | NY | 1973-12 | $59,424 |
| 18 | Smithfield Community Association Inc | PO BOX 42, Peterboro, NY 13134-0042 | NY | 1993-05 | $51,319 |
| 19 | Tuxedo Historical Society | PO BOX 188, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987-0188 | NY | 1984-08 | $38,158 |
| 20 | Sterling Historical Society | Po Box 114, Sterling, NY 13156 | NY | 1995-07 | $12,697 |
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