irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PUBLICATIONS: ISSUE PERIODIC JOURNALS AND NEWSLETTERS TO MEMBERS TO KEEP THEM ABREAST OF CLINICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR PRACTICE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS.
- #2 $0PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES: ADMINISTER AND DEVELOP SERVICES THAT HELP MEMBERS OPERATE AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR PRACTICES, INCLUDING MOST SIGNIFICANTLY PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AND REGULATORY SERVICES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CE Navigator
Online platform that allows dentists to upload, track, and manage their continuing education credits for license renewal.
Licensure Renewal Analysis
Service providing guidance and support to dentists through the New York State license renewal process.
NYSDF Course Catalog
Home-study and live continuing education courses offered by the New York State Dental Foundation, including mandated topics like infection control and opioid prescribing.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 4 activities
- Continuing education and professional development for dentistsOffers a range of continuing education (CE) courses, including NYS-mandated topics such as infection control and opioid prescribing, through home-study formats and journal-based learning. Operates CE Navigator, an online platform that allows dental professionals to track CE credits and upload certificates.
- Improving access to dental care and promoting oral healthReviews and develops plans and programs to improve access to dental care and promote oral health.
- Legislative and regulatory monitoring and policy advocacyReviews state legislation and advises lawmakers on the association's position on significant dental-related bills. Formulates and recommends policies related to the practice of dentistry, monitors dental education and licensure issues, and makes policy recommendations on dental and auxiliary education, licensure, and credentialing.
- Support for governance and organizational leadershipElects officers, board members, council and commission members, and delegates to the American Dental Association; adopts an annual budget; sets member dues; and serves as a court of appeals for ethical decisions.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 3 activities
- Complaint resolution and quality-of-care reviewProvides an impartial, confidential process to resolve complaints about the quality of care provided by member dentists.
- Enforcement of dental ethics standardsMaintains and enforces the ADA/NYSDA Code of Ethics.
- Professional liability policy recommendationsConsiders professional liability issues affecting members and makes recommendations to the House of Delegates.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Production and distribution of member benefits materialsProduces and distributes the 2026 Member Benefits Guide to inform members about available benefits and services.
- Publication of clinical and professional dental contentProduces and distributes the New York State Dental Journal six times per year featuring clinical and scientific articles, and publishes NYSDA News four times per year as a digital edition covering legislative, professional, and employment topics. Issues periodic newsletters and electronic communications to members on clinical developments and practice-related issues, with email open rates exceeding 58%.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy through NYSDAPAC and political engagementOperates NYSDAPAC, a Political Action Committee that strengthens political influence and advocates for members' interests at the state and national levels. Engages in advocacy for oral health in legislative and regulatory arenas in New York State.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Forensic dental support in mass casualty eventsParticipated in victim identification efforts at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City following the September 11 attacks, contributing to the identification of approximately 60% of recovered remains.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding access-to-care and crisis support programsUses revenue from continuing education course sales to fund programs that expand access to dental care and support dental students, residents, and practitioners in crisis.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Give Kids A Smile program for underserved childrenOrganizes annual Give Kids A Smile events through local dental societies to provide oral health services and education to underserved children.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Member Assistance Program for dental professionalsProvides a confidential Member Assistance Program (MAP) offering short-term counseling and resources for mental health, stress management, financial wellness, and life coaching to members, their households, and staff. Also operates a non-punitive program to support impaired dentists in recognizing and seeking treatment for substance use disorders, including treatment referral, monitoring, and advocacy.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Reporting on advocacy achievementsPublished a report highlighting achievements and advocacy successes in 2025.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Support for dental practice management and insurance navigationProvides resources and professional support services to help dental practitioners navigate patient insurance plans, managed care contracts, ePrescribing regulations, Medicare, and Medicaid, along with legal and regulatory assistance for dental practice management.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.91M
Contributions & grants$121K2%
Program service revenue$4.04M82%
Investment income$618K13%
Other revenue$140K
expenses
Total expenses$5.71M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3.65M
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.63M
Cash$2.44M
Investments$9.36M
Liabilities$3.14M
Net assets$9.49M
Liquid reserves24.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 14
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GREGORY D HILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 9/12 | 35 | $793K |
| MICHAEL J HERRMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $320K |
| LANCE R PLUNKETT | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $287K |
| MARY GRATES STROLL | EXECUTIVE OFFICE ASSOCIATE | 35 | $163K |
| BRIANA MCNAMEE | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 35 | $161K |
| PETER LACIJAN | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP | 35 | $154K |
| JENNA BELL | DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS | 35 | $145K |
| GRAZIA YAEGER | DIRECTOR MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS | 35 | $141K |
| PRABHA KRISHNAN | PRESIDENT (FROM JULY) | 5 | $25K |
| MAURICE L EDWARDS | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 3 | $18K |
| ANTHONY CUOMO | PRESIDENT (TO JUNE) | 5 | $15K |
| PAUL LEARY | TREASURER | 3 | $15K |
| WILLIAM KARP | SPEAKER | 3 | $15K |
| AMARILIS JACOBO | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $8K |
board members · 11
- ADRIENNE L KORKOSZ — TRUSTEE
- BRENDAN DOWD — ADA TRUSTEE
- DONALD R HILLS — TRUSTEE
- GARY M SCHAROFF — TRUSTEE
- GEOFFREY GAMACHE — TRUSTEE
- GUENTER J JONKE — TRUSTEE
- JACQUELINE SAMUELS — TRUSTEE
- JOHN DEMAS — TRUSTEE
- KATHRYN E ROTHAS — TRUSTEE
- LOIS JACKSON — TRUSTEE
- LOUIS GIORDANO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ADA Network — Co-maintains the Code of Ethics with the American Dental Association.
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Network — Dr. Edwards is a member of AAOMS and has participated in its leadership and governance activities.
- American Dental Association Network — Dr. Edwards has served as a Delegate or Alternate Delegate to the ADA's House of Delegates and on its Council on Diversity and Inclusion.
- American Dental Association Network — Elects delegates and alternate delegates to the American Dental Association and participates in its governance structure.
- American Dental Association Network — NYSDA is affiliated with the American Dental Association as part of a national dental network.
- American Dental Association Network — Participates in the ADA House of Delegates and receives reports from national committees and councils.
- Give Kids A Smile Partner — Collaborates with the Give Kids A Smile program to deliver dental services and education through local events.
- Issuu Partner — Hosts NYSDA Journal and News in digital format via Issuu platform.
- Local Dental Societies Network — NYSDA collaborates with local dental societies in New York to support dentists at the regional level.
- Mt. Sinai and Mt. Sinai West Medical Center Partner — Dr. Edwards holds faculty appointments in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Sections within the Department of Otolaryngology.
- NYSDAPAC Partner — NYSDA's fully owned and operated Political Action Committee to advance advocacy efforts.
- NYU College of Dentistry Partner — Dr. Edwards holds a faculty position in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- New York County Dental Society Partner — Dr. Edwards held leadership roles including Director at Large, Treasurer, Vice President, and President, and served on multiple committees.
- New York Society of Forensic Dentistry Network — Dr. Edwards is a member and has contributed expertise in forensic dentistry.
- New York State Dental Foundation Network — Collaborates with the NYS Dental Foundation to deliver continuing education courses.
- New York State Education Department Government — Collaborates with NYSED on mandated continuing education requirements and approved provider lists.
- New York State Legislature Government — Engages with the Legislature to advocate for dentists and oral health policy.
- New York State Office of Child and Family Services Government — Partners with OCFS by promoting its free mandated reporter training course for child abuse identification.
- New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Network — Dr. Edwards is a member of NYSSOMS and has contributed to its professional activities.
strategies · 3
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.
- Integrated Career-Stage Support to Strengthen Professional Resiliencemethodology: comprehensive_career_supportBy providing unified access to advocacy, education, benefits, and practice resources across all career stages, the organization increases member engagement and professional sustainability because comprehensive support reduces isolation and enhances practice viability.
- Non-Punitive Support for Dentists with Substance Use Disordersmethodology: non-punitive_supportBy offering confidential, non-punitive assistance, the organization encourages dentists with substance use disorders to seek treatment without fear of disciplinary consequences, thereby increasing engagement in care and supporting professional retention.
- Representative Democratic Governance for Professional Advocacymethodology: representative_governanceBy using a representative governance model with structured delegate reporting, the organization ensures that policy decisions reflect member input and real-world practice trends, strengthening legitimacy and responsiveness in advocacy and strategic direction.