irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.24MNEW YORK CITY OPTICAL NETWORK - PROVIDE A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK IN MANHATTAN TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S LARGE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND HEALTH INSTITUTIONS WITH MASSIVE NETWORKING CAPACITY.
- #2 $653KDATA CONTINUITY CENTER - PROVIDE DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY SERVICES FOR NYSERNET'S MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CMMC Capability Academy
Provides training for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), including CCP and CCA skill development to maintain organizational compliance.
Data Continuity Center
Offers disaster recovery and business continuity services for member institutions to ensure data resilience and operational stability.
NYSCIO Conference
Hosts an annual signature event fostering strategic dialogue and knowledge sharing among IT professionals across New York State and beyond.
New York City Optical Network
Provides a fiber optic network in Manhattan to deliver high-capacity networking to large education, research, and health institutions.
Nysernet Education Services
Delivers professional development, technical training, certification preparation, and workshops for IT and cybersecurity professionals at mission-driven organizations.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Deliver technology training and professional certification programsProvides live online training and certification preparation for IT professionals, including PMP, PMI-ACP, Cisco CCNA, and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exams. Offers hands-on, flexible micro-training aligned with NIST standards.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute information and learning resources to membersProvides updates, resources, and learning opportunities through newsletters and digital communications containing cybersecurity insights, connectivity information, event invitations, and member stories.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Enable access to advanced networking and emerging technology planningFacilitates access to research and education networks, cloud paths, data centers, and colocation facilities. Provides guidance and peer discussions to support member planning for emerging quantum technologies.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Facilitate member engagement and professional development eventsHosts the annual NYSCIO conference and co-hosts a leadership symposium on cyber resilience for museums and cultural organizations. Provides strategic forums for IT professionals to exchange insights and best practices.
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Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Operate high-capacity fiber-optic network infrastructureOperates over 1,111 miles of fiber-optic network across New York and surrounding regions, providing high-performance connectivity to educational, research, healthcare, and cultural institutions. Includes a statewide IP network and high-capacity links to regional and national data hubs.
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Privacy-Preserving Cybersecurity & Data Collaboration 1 activity
- Provide cybersecurity services and cyber resiliency programsOffers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services including penetration testing, cyber resiliency tabletop simulations, cyber insurance advisement, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Operates the Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) to provide collective defense and shared expertise.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provide disaster recovery and business continuity servicesOffers disaster recovery and business continuity services to support data resilience for member institutions, including operation of the Nysernet Business Continuity Center in Syracuse.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Support access to federal funding and connectivity reimbursement programsAssists eligible member organizations in expanding access to critical services and securing reimbursement through federal programs such as the Rural Health Care Program, including guidance on eligibility and reimbursement for connectivity services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide technical support and network management servicesDelivers routing assistance, BGP setup support, and managed edge services including configuration and maintenance of edge routing equipment for Institutional Autonomous Systems (IAS).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.76M
Contributions & grants$694K6%
Program service revenue$9.72M90%
Investment income$347K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10.76M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.78M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.48M
Cash$813K
Investments$13.88M
Liabilities$10.17M
Net assets$15.31M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNE CASARES | PRESIDENT | 39 | $467K |
| JAMES KYRIANNIS | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $393K |
| EMILYANN FOGARTY | CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER | 40 | $278K |
| WILLIAM OWENS | CHIEF NETWORK ARCHITECT | 40 | $274K |
| MARY C HYLA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $202K |
| JEFFREY HARRINGTON | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $184K |
| R SCOTT FULLER | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $172K |
| KYLE EMMONS | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $159K |
| LARRY GALLERY | EMPLOYEE | 32 | $149K |
| JAMES SHAFFER | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $142K |
board members · 15
- ANGELA CHEN — DIRECTOR
- ARMAND GAZES — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN COHEN — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN HEATON — DIRECTOR
- BRICE BIBLE — SECRETARY
- EDWARD TEAGUE — DIRECTOR
- ERIC SEDORE — DIRECTOR
- GARY ROBERTS — VICE CHAIR
- GASPARE LODUCA — DIRECTOR
- JOAN GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
- JOHN KOLB — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA FISKE — DIRECTOR
- JUAN MONTES — CHAIR
- JULIE MYERS — DIRECTOR
- KITTY BRIDGES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Co-hosts a leadership symposium on cyber resilience for museums and cultural organizations.
- Arista Partner — Collaborates on networking events and expands member value through joint technology initiatives.
- BOCES Partner — Provides services to BOCES as part of its membership network.
- Binghamton University Partner — Part of New York's quantum research ecosystem supported by state and federal investments.
- Brookhaven National Laboratory Partner — Hosts the Center for Co-Design of Quantum Advantage (C2QA), a Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Center.
- Carahsoft Partner — Partnership through The Quilt offering members significant discounts on virtualization technology.
- INTERNET2 Partner — Provides Nysernet members with discounted access to INTERNET2’s cloud, networking, and security solutions.
- Member Institutions Network — Network of educational, research, and healthcare institutions served by NYSERNETORG INC's fiber optic and data continuity services.
- NYSCIO Network — Hosts and organizes the annual NYSCIO conference for professional development in the sector.
- Nysernet Network — Member-powered community for mission-driven organizations
- Nysernet Network — Member-powered community supporting research and education networking
- PSI-Net Partner — Collaborated to create one of the first national ISPs.
- Regional Information Centers (RICs) Partner — Provides services to Regional Information Centers as part of its membership network.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Receives joint federal funding with the University of Rochester to advance the RoQNET quantum communication network.
- Rural Health Care Partner — Collaborates with Nysernet to help eligible organizations expand access to critical services and funding opportunities.
- SANS Institute Partner — Partnership enabling Nysernet members to access discounted technical training and certifications through the SANS Institute Aggregate Buy Program.
- SANS Institute Partner — Provides discounted access to SANS Institute courses for Nysernet's community.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates on quantum research and networking initiatives, including the SCY-QNet quantum networking project.
- StormWind Partner — Partners to deliver online certification training courses such as Certified Ethical Hacking and others.
- Telarus Partner — Collaboration providing Nysernet members with no-cost, concierge-style procurement support for IT, cloud, security, and telecom services.
- The Quilt Coalition — Nysernet participates in The Quilt, a national coalition of nonprofit regional research and education networks, to deliver low-cost, high-performance network services.
- UAMS e-Link Partner — Collaborates with Nysernet to help eligible organizations expand access to critical services and funding opportunities.
- UAMS e-Link Partner — Collaboration connecting Nysernet members to UAMS e-Link for assistance applying for Rural Health Care funding.
- UAMS e-Link Partner — Partnership to help Nysernet members navigate eligibility, documentation, and reimbursement under the federal Rural Health Care Program.
- University of Rochester Partner — Partners with Rochester Institute of Technology on the RoQNET quantum communication network.
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.
- Community-First Cybersecurity and Innovationmethodology: community_of_practiceBy fostering peer-powered communities of practice and shared learning, NYSERNETORG accelerates innovation and strengthens cybersecurity through collective problem-solving, trust, and relational leadership, which enhances organizational resilience more effectively than technology deployment alone.
- Integrated Technology Partnership for Mission-Driven Organizationsmethodology: integrated_support_for_mission_driven_organizationsBy combining high-performance networking, cybersecurity, professional development, and community support into a single integrated offering, NYSERNETORG addresses the holistic needs of mission-driven organizations because technological success depends on both infrastructure and human capacity.
- Member-Driven Collaborative Designmethodology: collaborative_designBy co-designing technology solutions with members and aligning services to their specific infrastructure, governance, and strategic priorities, NYSERNETORG ensures higher relevance and adoption because solutions emerge from shared expertise and long-term relationships rather than being imposed externally.