# Tru-Way Community Center Inc

Community recreation centers nonprofit in Buffalo, New York 14211. EIN 16-1589199. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Reading program

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Mar 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161589199/202601559349200405/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Community recreation centers (IRS activity code N31)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $120,545 | $111,276 | $21,095 | $11,120 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161589199/202601559349200405/full) |
| Mar 2024 | $108,280 | $145,484 | $64 | -$20,149 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161589199/202401389349201110/full) |
| Mar 2022 | $105,454 | $88,319 | $11,355 | $19,530 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161589199/202222159349200222/full) |
| Mar 2021 | $34,619 | $33,229 | $2,395 | $1,457 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161589199/202242159349200134/full) |
| Mar 2020 | $35,346 | $83,250 | $67 | -$13,918 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161589199/202222159349200332/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Mar 2026: gifts and grants $120,545, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +23% a year, Mar 2020 to Mar 2026). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 4 recreation and club nonprofits in Buffalo.
- Revenue $120,545 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 63 recreation and club nonprofits in New York; median $463,671.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Erie County, New York: about 189,021 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 125 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Buffalo: 64 licensed child care centers, 28 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/buffalo
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Tru-Way Community Center Inc's EIN?**

Tru-Way Community Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1589199. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Tru-Way Community Center Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Tru-Way Community Center Inc in Buffalo, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Tru-Way Community Center Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Tru-Way Community Center Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Tru-Way Community Center Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Mar 2026: "Reading program" The IRS classifies it as: Community recreation centers.

**How much money does Tru-Way Community Center Inc take in?**

For the year ending Mar 2026, Tru-Way Community Center Inc reported total revenue of $120,545 and total expenses of $111,276 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.