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Net Positive Inc

Creative Education Makerspace and Business Incubator

aka The Foundry   |   Buffalo, NY   |  https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/

Mission

THE FOUNDRY USES AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO ADVANCING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND EXPOSURE TO POSSIBILITIES. To foster economically, ecologically, socially viable neighborhood systems in the East Side of Buffalo, NY, promote community arts, provide mentoring and training opportunities to low income and underemployed employee and facilitate local and small green business development for disadvantage groups.

Ruling year info

2016

Executive Director

Megan McNallly

Main address

298 Northampton St

Buffalo, NY 14208 USA

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EIN

46-2666977

NTEE code info

(Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations) (P80)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Our programs

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Business Incubator

We believe that creating the opportunities and conditions necessary for self sufficiency and economic stability promotes a healthier community. We accept budding entrepreneurs from throughout the city, but we’re especially excited to welcome low-income, minority, women-owned and neighborhood-based businesses into our mix! If you're looking for space or know of someone who is, Please contact us or read more about the Incubator.

We assist with business incubation by providing affordable rental space, connections to mentoring, business classes or workshops, and connections to local support services.

Population(s) Served
Self-employed people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
People of African descent
Women and girls

Where we work

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Financials

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Operations

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Net Positive Inc

Board of directors
as of 05/23/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Najja Bouldin

Phoenix Innovation Group

Term: 2021 - 2023

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/30/2022
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