KENAN CENTER INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

KENAN CENTER INC

EIN 16-6088230 · Recreation & Sports (N31Z)

What they do

THE KENAN CENTER ENRICHES LIVES BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, and RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders24 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$73.80of every $100 spent was reported for mission workThe IRS calls this “program services.”

$4.90of every $100 spent was reported for fundraisingMoney spent asking for more donations.

$25.17spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$21.40of every $100 spent was reported for management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$7.24in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

87.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $131,284 for WILLIAM PATTI (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 went

These are the charity’s reported Form 990 spending categories.

Mission workProgram services$73.80

ManagementOffice and general costs$21.40

FundraisingAsking for donations$4.90

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202473.8% mission

202366.9% mission

202252.7% mission

202151.2% mission

202055.8% mission

201952.7% mission

201842.5% mission

201743.6% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$7,535,569

Expenses$1,896,573

Annual surplus $5,638,996 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,399,258 · 73.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$404,926 · 21.4% of expenses

Fundraising$92,389 · 4.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$7,535,569

Expenses$1,896,573

Assets$13,732,765

Income$7,535,569

Contributions$6,618,516

Mission work (program services)$1,399,258

Fundraising$92,389

Management and general$404,926

Executive compensation (total)$83,400

Stocks and bonds$6,156,928

Accounting fees$18,100

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

WILLIAM PATTIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $131,284Base $104,156 · Other $27,128

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (24)

WILLIAM PATTIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LISA SCHRADERFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

TOM GRZEBINSKITREASURER

THOMAS D MURPHYBOARD MEMBER

TAMMY ROYBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT RICHARDSSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

REV W JAMES HARDY EX OFFICIOBOARD MEMBER

R SCOTT DELUCA ESQIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

PATRICIA ARNOLDBOARD MEMBER

MOLLY MAYERSSECRETARY

MEGAN MENGESBOARD MEMBER

MARIETTA SCHRADERBOARD MEMBER

ALEX SCHIMERTBOARD MEMBER

LINDSAY COLLINSBOARD MEMBER

LAURA MAGEEBOARD MEMBER

KELLY VANDEMARKBOARD MEMBER

KATHY GREENFIELDBOARD MEMBER

JUDITH S ARLINGTONPRESIDENT

JESSICA SADLERBOARD MEMBER

JENNA LAMONTBOARD MEMBER

F PATRICK SULLIVANBOARD MEMBER

DOTTI TIMKEYBOARD MEMBER

CYNTHIA COTTONBOARD MEMBER

CHRISTOPHER MARRABOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1967
Location: 433 LOCUST STREET, LOCKPORT, NY 14094
County: Niagara
In care of: WILLIAM PATTI
Primary officer: WILLIAM PATTI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@kenancenter.org Phone(716) 433-2617

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: April 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BONADIO & CO LLP
NTEE classification: Recreation & Sports (N31Z)
IRS tax category: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers