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BUILDERS INSTITUTE OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES INC

ARMONK, NY · EIN 131767327 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · buildersinstitute.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$6.0M
employees
6
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE PLANNED AND ORDERLY COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO MEMBER FIRMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Building & Realty Institute of Westchester and Putnam Counties (BRI) is a trade association serving the building, real estate, and construction industries in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley region of New York. Founded in 1946, it advocates for member firms, provides educational resources, and facilitates networking and business development. The organization supports property owners, managers, co-op and condo boards, and industry suppliers through councils, insurance programs, and policy engagement.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA)
Professional association for property managers that promotes ethical standards, provides training, and offers legislative and business support services.
Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC)
Represents apartment building owners and managers, offering advocacy, education, and a hotline for guidance on rent regulations and property management issues.
Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC)
Serves co-op and condo board members with educational programs, lobbying, insurance access, referral services, and labor negotiation support.
Hudson Valley Women in Construction Group
Support and networking group for women in construction, remodeling, and contracting sectors within the Hudson Valley region.
Suppliers/Service Providers Advisory Council (SSPAC)
Connects industry suppliers and service providers with property owners and managers to support business development and service delivery.
Welcome Home Westchester Campaign
Advocacy initiative to address the regional housing shortage through public dialogue and policy recommendations involving business and community leaders.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocacy for realty industry interests
      Represents the interests of the realty industry before government entities and the public, including monitoring realty issues at local, state, and national levels, advocating for favorable legislation, opposing harmful policies, and issuing public commentary on rent regulations and housing policy. The organization advocates on behalf of apartment owners, managers, co-ops, and allied businesses in Westchester County.
  • Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
    • Establishment and enforcement of professional standards
      Released and enforces a Code of Ethics to uphold high standards of professional and ethical conduct among property managers and their interactions with clients, suppliers, and service firms.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Operation of educational and informational programs
      Produces and distributes educational content through publications such as IMPACT newspaper and bulletins, reaching over 3,000 readers. Also operated a radio program “Constructive Conversations” and hosts a podcast “Building Knowledge with The BRI” to inform members and the public about realty, building, and construction issues.
  • Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
    • Provision of compliance and advisory services to property owners
      Provides direct guidance and support to property owners and managers on compliance with state and local rent regulations, including operation of a hotline for rent-controlled and rent-stabilized properties in Westchester County. Offers legal, technical, and insurance advisory services to members.
  • Real Estate Professional Association 1 activity
    • Provision of membership and professional development services
      Offers a comprehensive suite of membership services including educational forums, seminars, networking events, group insurance, legislative monitoring, and professional development resources to support realty industry professionals, property managers, and allied businesses in Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Support for women in construction and member engagement
      Founded the Hudson Valley Women in Construction Group to support women in building and construction trades, and launched the Ambassador Program to enhance engagement and support for new members.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Management and representation of co-ops and condos
      Represents over 500 co-ops and condos in Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region through the Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council, providing support in labor negotiations and access to group workers’ compensation insurance (New York State Workers’ Compensation Group 530) to reduce costs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.66M
Contributions & grants$499K30%
Program service revenue$691K42%
Investment income$467K28%
Other revenue$570
expenses
Total expenses$1.42M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$664K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.02M
Cash$115K
Investments$5.88M
Liabilities$150
Net assets$6.02M
Liquid reserves50.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TIMOTHY FOLEY CEO 40 $241K
JEFFREY HANLEY Vice President 40 $159K
board members · 23
  • ALANA CUIFFETELLI — Director
  • BOB LUPICA — Director
  • BRETT LAROCQUE — Director
  • CARMELO MILIO — Director
  • CHRISTINE MCCABE — Treasurer
  • DANIEL DAWKINS — Director
  • DAVID AMSTER — Director
  • EDWARD LASHINS — Director
  • ERIC ABRAHAM — Director
  • ERIC LASHINS — Director
  • GUS BONIELLO — Director
  • HOWIE RAVIKOFF — Director
  • J NAMI KAUR — Director
  • JANE CURTIS — Director
  • JEFF STILLMAN — Director
  • JERRY HOULIHAN — Director
  • KEN NILSEN — Director
  • LISA CORDASCO — Director
  • LISA DEROSA — President
  • MARK COHEN — Director
  • MARTIN GINSBURG — Director
  • MICHAEL BELDOTTI — Director
  • MICHAEL MURPHY — Secretary
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • 32BJ SEIU Partner — Negotiated and maintains a collective bargaining agreement with 32BJ SEIU for building service workers.
  • Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) Network — Professional council of property management companies operating under the organization's ethical standards.
  • Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC) Network — Advisory council representing apartment owners and managers within the organization's network.
  • Building and Realty Institute (BRI) Network — ACMA is affiliated with the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), which strengthens the council.
  • Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) Network — Advisory council supporting co-op and condo board members as part of the organization's structure.
  • Hudson Valley Government — Operates as a trade association representing the realty industry in the Hudson Valley region.
  • Levitt-Fuirst Associates Partner — Provides insurance services to CCAC members through its role as insurance manager.
  • Local 32/B-J Partner — Negotiates labor agreements with CCAC on behalf of building superintendents, handymen, and porters.
  • National Association of Home Builders Network — BRI serves as administrator for the Building and Allied Construction Industries (BACI) group affiliated with NAHB.
  • New York State Builders Association Network — BRI serves as administrator for the Building and Allied Construction Industries (BACI) group affiliated with NYSBA.
  • The Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) Coalition — Related council under the same parent institute focused on professional standards for property managers.
  • The Building & Realty Institute of Westchester & the Mid-Hudson Region Network — Collaborates as part of a regional building and realty institute network.
  • The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) Network — CCAC is affiliated with BRI, sharing resources including referrals, membership benefits, and joint labor negotiations.
  • The Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC) Coalition — Related council under the same parent institute focused on co-op and condo board education and advocacy.
  • Westchester County Government — Operates as a trade association representing the realty industry in Westchester County.
  • Westchester County Rent Guidelines Board Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts regarding rent adjustments for rent-stabilized apartments in Westchester County.
  • allied organizations Partner — Collaborates with allied organizations to present a unified industry front to government and the public
  • like-minded organizations Partner — Partners with organizations that share similar goals to advocate for the building and realty industry
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.

  • Collaborative Capacity Building
    methodology: collaborative_stakeholder_engagement
    By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and enhancing board member expertise, the organization strengthens governance and industry standards because shared knowledge and unified engagement improve decision-making and operational resilience.
  • Knowledge Leadership for Industry Standards
    methodology: knowledge_dissemination_and_thought_leadership
    By disseminating trusted knowledge and enforcing a Code of Ethics, the organization promotes professional conduct and best practices because recognized thought leadership and ethical frameworks shape industry norms and build public trust.
  • Trade Association Advocacy Model
    methodology: trade_association_model
    By engaging in proactive advocacy and collective bargaining, the organization advances member interests and influences housing policy because unified representation amplifies individual voices in regulatory and legislative arenas.