irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $154KTO ENHANCE THE PROGRAMS OF THE COLLEGE, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $154,216 TO SUPPORT COLLEGE-RELATED SPECIAL PROJECTS AS FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Schools
Organizational structure grouping academic programs to facilitate student-faculty mentorship and peer collaboration
Financial Aid Services
Provides assistance with FAFSA, Pell Grants, federal student loans, work-study, and institutional scholarships to support student access and affordability
Title IX Grievance Process
Formal policy and procedure for addressing complaints of sexual harassment and misconduct in compliance with federal regulations
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Offering personal enrichment and workforce development coursesProvides over 150 non-credit courses each semester in personal enrichment and workforce development, including workshops at the Culinary Institute and a Cultural Speaker Series.
- Providing customized corporate trainingDesigns and delivers tailored training programs for businesses, offered onsite or at college campuses, to meet specific organizational workforce needs.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Administering financial aid programsProvides access to financial aid including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, student loans, work-study jobs, and institutional grants and scholarships to support affordable higher education.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Delivering academic support servicesOffers tutoring, study skills coaching, accessibility resources, testing services, and 24/7 live chat access to librarians for students at Auburn, Fulton, and online campuses.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering workforce training and certification programsOffers career-focused training and certification in fields such as medical coding, substance abuse counseling, electro-mechanical systems, and drone technology to prepare individuals for employment.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Expanding degree access through academic partnershipsPartners with private and SUNY colleges to provide local access to accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for working adults, increasing educational pathways beyond associate degrees.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding faculty and staff professional developmentSupports Cayuga Community College-related special projects by awarding grants for faculty and staff professional development, with annual distributions ranging from $8,146 to $317,247 as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding student scholarshipsProvides student scholarships, including full-tuition presidential scholarships awarded to high-achieving students from specific school districts and programs, to support access to education at Cayuga Community College.
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Nonprofit Real Estate Holding 1 activity
- Managing real property for institutional benefitHolds title to real property and collects income from it for the benefit of The Cayuga County Community College Foundation and Cayuga Community College.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Offering open admission to higher educationProvides open admission to individuals holding a high school diploma or state-issued HSE or GED, ensuring broad access to college programs.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Organizing academic programs for student engagementGroups academic programs into schools to facilitate collaboration between students, faculty mentors, and peers, enhancing educational experience and support.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Providing human resources servicesDelivers HR functions including recruitment, benefits administration, and employee relations in support of institutional operations.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Providing technical support to usersOffers technical assistance through a Help Desk Portal and phone line to support students, faculty, and staff in using college systems and services.
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Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Upgrading student information systemsImproves user experience by upgrading the myCayuga portal from Banner 8 to Banner 9, enhancing access to student and administrative services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.46M
Contributions & grants$354K24%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.08M74%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$191K
Grants paid out$607K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.76M
Cash$163K
Investments$22.06M
Liabilities$1.36M
Net assets$26.40M
Liquid reserves252.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -29.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUY THOMAS COSENTINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $116K |
board members · 22
- ALIZA QUERNS — VICE PRESIDENT
- AMANDA STANKUS — DIRECTOR
- BLAKE TURNER — ASST. TREASURER
- DARRYL CLARK — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MAMUSCIA — DIRECTOR
- DAVID VERDI — TREASURER
- DOUGLAS KINNEY — DIRECTOR
- DR BRIAN DURANT — DIRECTOR
- DR CATHLEEN MCCOLGIN — DIRECTOR
- DR DENNIS GOLLADAY — FORMER DIRECTOR
- GAIL HOMICK HERRLING — DIRECTOR
- JEFF PIROZZOLO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN CALLAHAN — DIRECTOR
- JULIE MAZZOLI — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN LAMONTAGNE — PRESIDENT
- LORAINE MILLER — DIRECTOR
- MARK SOUTHWICK — DIRECTOR
- MEGHAN STAPLETON STEENBURGH — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FRAME — DIRECTOR
- SHARON DETZER — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HUTCHINSON — FORMER DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY RICE — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Cayuga Community College Government — Primary academic institution served by the library
- Cayuga Community College Partner — Primary beneficiary of foundation grants and real property income; collaborates on college-related special projects.
- Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Partner — School district partner whose students are eligible for full-tuition presidential scholarships.
- CiTi (Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation) Partner — School district partner whose students are eligible for full-tuition presidential scholarships.
- New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Government — Administers the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for which the college provides application support.
- SUNY Network — Partnership to provide local access to accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Administers federal financial aid programs including the FAFSA, Pell Grants, and Federal Work Study that the college participates in.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Academic School Model for Enhanced Mentorship and Learningmethodology: academic-school-modelBy organizing academic programs into schools, the college fosters close student-faculty mentorship and peer relationships that support deeper learning because smaller academic communities strengthen engagement and academic continuity.
- Comprehensive Financial Aid Packaging to Reduce Barriersmethodology: comprehensive financial aid packagingBy combining grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships into tailored aid packages, the college lowers financial barriers to higher education because integrated support addresses diverse student needs and improves persistence and enrollment rates.
- Experiential and Inquiry-Based Learning for Skill Developmentmethodology: experiential-and-inquiry-based-learningBy using experiential learning and inquiry-based instruction in small classes and hands-on labs, the college develops creative problem-solving skills in STEM fields because active, student-driven exploration fosters deeper cognitive engagement and real-world application.
- Open Admission to Expand Educational Accessmethodology: open_admissionBy using an open admission policy, the college increases access to higher education for high school and HSE/GED graduates because removing selective barriers enables broader participation, particularly among underrepresented or non-traditional students.
- Philanthropic Enhancement of Public Educationmethodology: philanthropic-enhancementBy combining private philanthropy with publicly funded programs, the foundation amplifies educational impact because donor resources allow for expanded opportunities and innovation beyond public funding constraints.