irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13KHosted Climate Health is Public Health: A Night at the Museum of the Earth which was an educational program and dinner on climate health including exhibit tour, panel discussion, and facilitated group discussions.
- #2 $326NYSPHA held a grant to support the Refugee Welcome Corporation based in Albany, NY. Throughout 2024, we worked closely with the organization to provide health education services to the 100+ refugees they serve, provide supplies and materials for community gardens, and support their period pantry.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Climate Health is Public Health
Educational event combining panel discussions, museum exhibits, and community dialogue on climate and health; convened 138 professionals and community members in Ithaca
Express Yourself for Public Health
Quarterly facilitated discussion series for public health students and professionals to share experiences and challenges; engaged 160 participants across the country in 2025
Mental Health Webinar Series
Year-long series of webinars addressing mental health topics such as workplace burnout, social justice, and opioid use disorders; reached 355 attendees across 10 sessions in 2025
Mental Health Workgroup
Convenes behavioral health leaders across state organizations to guide priorities and partnerships in mental health and addiction services
Public Health Partnership Conference
Annual conference co-hosted with partner organizations, featuring learning institutes and sessions on public health topics; held in Ithaca in 2025 with over 500 attendees
Public Health in Action Committee
Member-driven committee with workgroups on Chronic Disease and Maternal and Child Health that guide advocacy and action initiatives
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocate for public health policy at multiple levelsAdvocates for policies at national, state, and regional levels to advance health equity, reduce disparities, and improve access to care. Responds to public health legislation requests and issues public statements on key issues such as childhood immunization, mental health, climate change, gun violence, reproductive rights, and inclusivity.
- Participate in national public health advocacy eventsRepresents NYSPHA at national forums including the APHA annual meeting, where staff presented on health equity and climate change, and participated in the APHA Rally for Public Health on the National Mall.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Build employer partnerships for green job placementEstablished a Green Job Employer’s Council composed of employers committed to supporting meaningful employment and career growth for environmental training program graduates.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Co-host public health conferences and conveningsCo-plans and hosts major public health conferences, including the NYS Public Health Partnership Conference (with over 500 attendees) and future 2026 events in Lake Placid and Ithaca, in collaboration with partner organizations such as the New York State Association of County Health Officials.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Deliver environmental literacy and green job trainingProvides Environmental Literacy and Work Readiness training to youth in juvenile detention centers, high school students, and adults. Trained over 400 youth over 10 years, trained 45 adults (30 completing Roots of Success program), and placed graduates in green jobs such as NYSERDA Community Energy Advisors and HVAC technicians.
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Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Enhance organizational infrastructure and digital presenceLaunched a new website in Fall 2025 to improve member interaction and communication, reflecting ongoing investment in organizational capacity and engagement tools.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Fund community health initiatives for refugeesFunds health education services, community garden supplies, and a period pantry for over 100 refugees through a grant to Refugee Welcome Corporation in Albany, NY.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Host educational events on climate health and public healthConvenes professionals and community members for educational programs on climate health, including exhibit tours, panel discussions, and facilitated group discussions. Hosted "Climate Health is Public Health: A Night at the Museum of the Earth" with 138 attendees.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Plan and execute public health events and webinarsPlans and hosts recurring public health events including the NYSPHA Annual Conference, the quarterly "Express Yourself for Public Health" discussion series (engaging 160 students and professionals nationally), and a Mental Health Webinar Series with 10 sessions and 355 total attendees. Continues general webinar programming in 2025.
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Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
- Produce public health educational resourcesDevelops and disseminates public health resources such as the Youth Cardiovascular Resource Guide to support youth cardiovascular health.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provide institutional memberships and member benefitsOffers institutional memberships for colleges and universities that include bundled student, faculty, and administrative memberships with cost savings. Provides free job postings on its job board for organizational members.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Support public health workforce developmentServes as a statewide organization for public health professionals across government, healthcare, academia, and advocacy sectors. Offers continuing education, professional networking, and engagement opportunities to support workforce growth.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Support student engagement in public healthCreates opportunities for student involvement through new student groups, bundled institutional memberships, and inclusion in NYSPHA planning and activities to ensure student voices shape organizational efforts.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Establish workgroups and advisory councilsForms specialized committees and advisory groups to focus on key public health areas, including establishing workgroups on Chronic Disease and Maternal and Child Health, and forming the NYSPHA Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group with leaders from key state organizations.
- Issue public statements on immunization policyIssued press releases and public statements urging federal agencies to reconsider proposed changes to the childhood immunization schedule, affirming the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
- Represent state interests in national public health leadershipThe NYSPHA President was elected to the American Public Health Association Executive Board, representing New York State in national public health governance and strategy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$293K
Contributions & grants$71K24%
Program service revenue$222K76%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$265K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$145K
Cash$145K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$145K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Sinisgalli | Executive Dir. | 10 | $19K |
board members · 11
- Andrea Sonenberg — Director
- Christian T Gloria — Director
- Coral Matar — Director
- Dan Schrank — President Elect
- Jennifer Lee — Director
- Kimberly Krytus — Director
- Lynda Battaglia — Director
- Mandy Qualls — Director
- Mia Wagner — Director
- Nancy DelMastro — Director
- Nisha Beharie — Director
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- American Academy of Family Physicians Coalition — Referenced as a source for trusted immunization guidance and signatory to a joint letter on the childhood vaccine schedule.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Coalition — Referenced as a source for trusted immunization guidance and signatory to a joint letter on the childhood vaccine schedule.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner — Member of the NYSPHA Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group.
- American Public Health Association Network — Affiliated association collaborating on shared advocacy, expertise, and resource exchange.
- American Public Health Association Network — NYSPHA is an affiliate member of APHA and participates in its annual meeting and governance structures.
- American Public Health Association Network — NYSPHA is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association, collaborating to share expertise, influence, and resources and to advocate for common priorities at local, state, and federal levels.
- American Public Health Association (APHA) Network — Member of APHA Region II.
- Brett Harris Government — President of NYSPHA, providing leadership for the organization
- CAPCO Partner — Local clean energy contractor involved in the Energy Warriors partner network for training and employment.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Target of advocacy urging reconsideration of changes to the federal childhood immunization schedule.
- City of Ithaca Sustainability Office Partner — Partner organization supporting the Energy Warriors program and aligned with the City of Ithaca’s Green New Deal goals.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with NYSPHA on networking and professional engagement activities.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County Partner — Implementing partner delivering the Energy Warriors program and providing educational programming and referrals.
- Cornell Environmental Collaborative (ECO) Partner — On-campus partner organization collaborating with CSAS on sustainability efforts.
- Cornell University (ILR School, Architecture, Human Ecology, Bio-Engineering, Geothermal Research) Partner — Academic partners from Cornell University contributing expertise and collaboration to the Energy Warriors program.
- Cornell’s Campus Sustainability Office (CSO) Partner — Collaborating partner; awarded CSAS the “Organization of the Year” award and supports campus sustainability integration.
- EcoAthletes Partner — Partner organization supporting CSAS initiatives, including participation in the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup.
- Fingerlakes ReUse Partner — Community partner engaged in the Energy Warriors network in the Southern Tier region.
- Halco Partner — Local clean energy contractor providing internships and job placement opportunities for Energy Warriors trainees.
- LaMorte Electric Partner — Local clean energy contractor engaged in providing hands-on training and employment pathways for program participants.
- Mental Health Association in NYS Partner — Member of the NYSPHA Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group.
- NP Environmental Partner — Local clean energy contractor partnering with Energy Warriors to support workforce development and job placement.
- NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors Government — Member of the NYSPHA Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Member of the NYSPHA Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group.
- NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program Partner — Added as a co-host for the 2026 NYS Public Health Partnership Conference.
- NYS Weatherization Directors Association Partner — Provides DOE-, BPI-, EPA-, and OSHA-approved hands-on training and certification, including the "Bootcamp for Weatherization Installers" and BPI certification testing.
- NYSPHA Network — Refers to itself as NYSPHA, indicating it is the central organization coordinating membership and activities.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Partner — Member of the NYSPHA Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group.
- New York State Association for Rural Health Partner — Co-hosts the Public Health Partnership Conference and participates in the Statewide Behavioral Health Advisory Group with NYSPHA.
- New York State Association for Rural Health Partner — Co-hosts the annual NYS Public Health Partnership Conference.
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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.
- Inclusive Advocacy for Health Equitymethodology: health_equity_through_inclusive_advocacyBy using inclusive engagement and policy advocacy that centers diverse voices, the organization advances health equity across New York State, because equitable participation in advocacy processes leads to more representative policies and systemic change.
- Membership-Driven Collective Actionmethodology: membership_driven_collective_actionBy engaging public health professionals as members in governance, committees, and workgroups, the organization amplifies collective advocacy and action, because member-driven participation increases ownership, expertise integration, and sustained commitment to public health initiatives.
- Strategic Affiliation to Amplify Influencemethodology: strategic_affiliationBy collaborating with national entities like the American Public Health Association, the organization strengthens its advocacy reach and organizational capacity, because shared resources, expertise, and coordinated influence increase policy impact and sustainability.