2013-11-15T09:30:01-08:00 2012-12-31 SALMIN CELONA WEHRLE & FLAHERTY LLP 2300 BUFFALO ROAD BUILDING 200 ROCHESTER NY 14624 990 2012-01-01 203558447 PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING INC PEOP 7168840356 271 GRANT STREET BUFFALO NY 14213 AARON BARTLEY 2013-11-15 true Dale A Rowland CPA P00648479 5852790120 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z 1320062 false false X WWW.PUSHBUFFALO.ORG X 2005 NY PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING, INC. (PUSH) STRIVES TO BUILD A DEMOCRATIC ACTION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION CAPABLE OF ADDRESSING THE LACK OF LIVING WAGE JOBS AND POOR HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT EXIST IN THE CITY OF BUFALO'S WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD 12 11 23 1000 0 879775 1203897 94951 109897 88 -4171 6432 0 981246 1309623 71410 304922 0 378399 696838 0 0 406394 312624 856203 1314384 125043 -4761 1151368 1141870 458703 453966 692665 687904 X PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING, INC. (PUSH) ORGANIZES RESIDENTS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVING THE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO'S WEST SIDE. PUSH STRIVES TO BUILD A DEMOCRATIC ACTION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION CAPABLE OF ADDRESSING THE LACK OF LIVING WAGE JOBS AND POOR HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT MAY EXIST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD false false 425125 304922 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT- PUSH has developed an innovative program with documented effectiveness to acquire and rehabilitate residential housing and vacant land in Buffalos West Side. The program has accomplished renovations of multiple units. PUSH also integrates green development into each of its development projects including a net zero house on Winter Street, installation of green infrastructure such as on-demand water heaters, radiant floor heating, solar panels and geothermal heating systems. 351679 PUSH GREEN- PUSH launched this program with the goal of weatherizing homes across the region. PUSH's central achievement in scaling up energy efficiency retrofits is Green Jobs - Green NY (GJGNY), an innovative law drafted in partnership with the Center for Working Families in NYC. PUSH has made significant progress in implementing GJGNY to sale-up the retrofit sector and to expand access to green jobs for low-income workers. 255830 COMMUNITY ORGANIZING- PUSH organizes residents to create and implement an action plan for improving the neighborhood. PUSH strives to build a democratic, action-oriented organization capable of addressing the lack of living wage jobs and poor housing conditions that may exist in the neighborhood. PUSH holds leadership trainings and planning meetings on a weekly basis. General events, including seasonal parties, film screenings and fundraisers, are open to all members. Leaders also plan public campaigns to promote corporate accountability in the realm of sustainable urban development and to embed the PUSH model and objectives in legislation and public programs. 163689 109897 1196323 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 15 0 true 23 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 12 11 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X TAMAR ROTHAUS 7168840356 271 GRANT STREET BUFFALO NY 14213 SUZANNE MONTALALOU 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY RICHARD 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL WIE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICAELA SHAPIRO-SHELLABY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MAXINE MURPHY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MYO THANT 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN BUCKLEY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANAIDA CRUZ 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTIN ROSE 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAMARA HORSTMAN-RIPHAHN 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MOHAMMED MERE 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER MECOZZI 2.00 0.00 X X 34588 0 4644 AARON BARTLEY 40.00 0.00 X 44808 0 4644 79396 9288 0 false false false 0 46273 503224 654400 1203897 RENTAL INCOME 531110 32651 32651 OTHER INCOME 900099 10809 10809 MANAGEMENT FEE INCOME 531310 66437 66437 109897 38 38 0 0 0 350 4559 -4209 -4209 -4209 5880 46273 5880 0 0 0 0 1309623 105688 38 245221 245221 59701 59701 0 0 81301 81301 0 497571 430175 67396 0 62612 57191 5421 55354 46670 8684 0 3167 1836 1331 10895 6318 4577 0 0 0 54474 42931 11543 0 15422 15441 -19 4936 3964 972 0 6871 6871 0 0 52645 47545 5100 0 0 40395 37300 3095 9537 2969 6568 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 20911 20911 PROPERTY STABILIZATION 22378 22378 OTHER 22541 19148 3393 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 29997 29997 18455 18455 1314384 1196323 118061 0 241161 530712 141237 6276 198728 95488 58779 20089 0 0 0 0 1963 2030 568398 122834 303883 445564 0 0 42617 40817 0 163000 894 1151368 1141870 50445 60448 399252 375030 9006 18488 458703 453966 X 685665 655774 7000 32130 692665 687904 1151368 1141870 -4761 X false true X true true true X 369814 510488 748980 879775 1203897 3712954 0 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 36000 377014 517688 756180 886975 1211097 3748954 240159 3508795 2113 220 72 88 38 2531 0 11454 19683 107470 6432 145039 3896524 278383 0.90050 0.94940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 538825 105264 433561 14374 15633 -1259 15199 1937 13262 445564 SECURITY DEPOSITS 4521 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 13967 18488 X Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from income taxes underSection 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization follows the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification pertaining to income taxes. Federal and state tax authorities generally have the right to examine and audit the previous three years of tax returns filed. Any interest and penalties assessed to the Corporation are recorded in operating expenses. ($0 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011). Management is not aware of any uncertain tax positions requiring measurement or disclosure inthese financial statements. false BUILDING BLOCKS BREAKFAST 52153 46273 5880 5880 52153 46273 5880 5880 5880 true WEST SIDE MINISTRIES 289 GRANT ST BUFFALO NY 14213 300045548 501(c)(3) 50000 0 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION SIMPLY MYSELF INC 586 ASHLAND AVENUE BUFFALO NY 14222 800183641 23230 0 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION J&J TRUCKING 2010 ELMWOOD AVENUE BUFFALO NY 14207 16873 0 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION DORE LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES INC 5911 FISK ROAD PENDLETON NY 14094 161194728 28715 0 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILI 271 GRANT STREET BUFFALO NY 14213 270580274 501(c)(3) 50000 0 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASHFORD HOLLOW FOUNDATION 28 ESSEX ST BUFFALO NY 14213 160958993 501(c)(3) 9900 0 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION 223 LAFAYETTE 233 LAFAYETTE BUFFALO NY 14213 66503 0 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION 3 4 MAIN ST REVITALIZATION 1 59701 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used PROJECT SCOPE IS APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECT MANAGER WHO MONITORS CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AND SIGNS OFF WHEN COMPLETE. THE GRANT RECIPIENT PAYS CONTRACTORS AND SUBMITS RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF PAYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES THE GRANT RECIPIENT ONCE PAYMENT IS APPROVED AND RECEIVED FROM THE GRANTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS ARE GENERALLY NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, EXCEPT ON A NEED TO KNOW BASIS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FROM SIMILAR NONPROFITS. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD HAS THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS MONITORED BY THE BOARD AND REVIEWED ANNUALLY. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY A BOARD MEMBER FOR PROPRIETY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE NONATTEST SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AUDITORS, INCLUDING PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES AND COMPARES THE FINANCIAL DATA TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND UNDERLYING SUPPORTING INFORMATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders ANY BY-LAW CHANGES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT ELECT BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING- PUSH organizes residents to create and implement an action plan for improving the neighborhood. PUSH strives to build a democratic, action-oriented organization capable of addressing the lack of living wage jobs and poor housing conditions that may exist in the neighborhood. PUSH holds leadership trainings and planning meetings on a weekly basis. General events, including seasonal parties, film screenings and fundraisers, are open to all members. Leaders also plan public campaigns to promote corporate accountability in the realm of sustainable urban development and to embed the PUSH model and objectives in legislation and public programs. MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 271 GRANT STREET BUFFALO NY 14213 272382090 LOW-INCOME HOUSING NY 501(C)(3) 7 PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING true BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMPA 271 GRANT STREET BUFFALO NY 14213 270580274 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT NY 501(C)(3) 7 PEOPLE UNITED FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING true false true false true true false false false false false false true false false true false false false false BUFFALO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMPA l 66437 COST