irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0LEGAL ACTION-TO ASSIST IN EQUAL DEFENSE OF REAL ESTATE CASES AND TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH LEGAL QUESTIONS THAT MAY ARISE.
- #2 $0LEGISLATIVE-TO WORK WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING REGULATION OF THE INDUSTRY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Lobby Day
Annual advocacy event in Albany where REALTORS® from across the state engage with legislators on real estate-related policy issues.
Monthly Legal Updates
Free monthly Zoom sessions offering 1 hour of continuing education credit on legal matters affecting real estate practice, available to members.
NYS Real Estate Education Foundation Scholarships
Provides scholarships to REALTORS® in New York State for national designation courses such as ABR, GRI, ePRO, and others to enhance professional knowledge and public service.
NYSAR Leadership Academy
Leadership development program that identifies and trains emerging REALTOR® leaders through a series of retreats focused on leadership styles, organizational leadership, communication, and personal storytelling.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocates for real estate professionals through legislative engagementRepresents real estate professionals in New York State by engaging in legislative activities, including organizing an annual Lobby Day event in Albany and issuing public statements on policy issues such as proposed property tax increases.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Develops leadership skills among emerging real estate professionalsRuns the NYSAR Leadership Academy, a structured leadership development program that includes a five-part retreat series across New York State; reviews applications and selects participants to train future real estate leaders.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Provides legal assistance and legal education to real estate professionalsOffers legal support to members in real estate-related cases, answers legal questions, and hosts monthly webinars providing continuing education credit on legal issues for real estate professionals in New York State.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for real estate education and professional developmentThrough the NYS Real Estate Education Foundation, awards grants to REALTORS® in New York State for national designation courses (including ABR, GRI, ePRO, SRES, CIPS), certification programs, and Instructor Training Institute (ITI) programs covering half of tuition costs; has awarded over 1,200 scholarships since 2003, totaling more than $425,000.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.01M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$8.27M92%
Investment income$921K10%
Other revenue$-181K
expenses
Total expenses$8.38M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3.96M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.89M
Cash$10.82M
Investments$14.04M
Liabilities$4.61M
Net assets$22.28M
Liquid reserves35.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUNCAN R MACKENZIE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $445K |
| ELIZABETH RENTZ | CHIEF FINANICAL AND OPERAT | 35 | $329K |
| MICHAEL KELLY | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFF | 35 | $228K |
| GATTO SALVATORE A | EMPLOYEE | 35 | $207K |
| DOWLING SEAN | EMPLOYEE | 35 | $178K |
| ALISON MANN | EMPLOYEE | 35 | $156K |
board members · 19
- AARON C VELEZ — DIRECTOR
- ALICIA EVERETT — DIRECTOR
- AMBER WESSER — DIRECTOR
- AMY WOOD GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW CASTINE — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA PRINCE — DIRECTOR
- ANN MARIE PALLISTER — DIRECTOR
- ANNETTE CHRYSTAL — DIRECTOR
- ANNETTE FISHER — DIRECTOR
- ANNMARIE STANISLAUS — DIRECTOR
- ANNMARIE TRIOLO — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY DIRUZZO — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY G ELLIS — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY M DOMATHOTI — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY RUPERTO — DIRECTOR
- AYRES J DCUNHA — DIRECTOR
- BARRINGTON L RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
- BARRY KRAMER — DIRECTOR
- BECKY THOMAS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adirondack Champlain Valley Board of REALTORS® Partner — Donated at the Fellow level ($1,000 or more) in 2025.
- Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS® Partner — Donated at the Dean level ($2,500 or more) in 2025.
- Columbia-Greene Board of REALTORS® Partner — Donated at the Scholar level ($500 or more) in 2025.
- Elmira-Corning Regional Board of REALTORS® Partner — Donated at the Scholar level ($500 or more) in 2025.
- Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS® Partner — Donated at the Fellow level ($1,000 or more) in 2025.
- Leadership Academy Advisory Board Partner — Provides oversight, selects participants, and advises on curriculum for the NYSAR Leadership Academy.
- Legal Counsel Partner — Collaborates with legal counsel on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the real estate industry.
- Local boards and associations of REALTORS® in New York State Network — Connects and collaborates with local REALTOR® boards and associations across New York State
- Long Island Board of REALTORS® Partner — Donated at the Chancellor level ($5,000 or more) in 2025.
- NYS Real Estate Education Foundation Network — Fund awards scholarships to NYSAR members to support professional development and education.
- NYS Real Estate Education Foundation Partner — Funds and administers scholarship programs for New York State REALTORS®.
- NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation Network — Collaborates with NYSAR to promote homeownership opportunities for New Yorkers.
- NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation Partner — Oversight and affiliation with the Housing Opportunities Foundation to support housing initiatives
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization of the National Association of REALTORS®
- New York State Association of REALTORS® Government — Provided a major founding contribution and maintains an ongoing affiliation with the Education Foundation.
- New York State Real Estate Education Foundation (NYSREEF) Partner — Oversight and affiliation with NYSREEF to support real estate education
strategies · 4
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.
- Code of Ethics Enforcement 39 orgsmethodology: code-of-ethicsBy upholding a binding code of ethics, we ensure consistent integrity and professionalism in real estate practice because clear standards with accountability mechanisms shape ethical behavior more effectively than voluntary guidelines.shared approach: Standards-Based Trust Building →
- Leadership Pipeline Development 17 orgsmethodology: leadership_pipeline_developmentBy developing leadership skills in emerging REALTORS®, we strengthen governance and policy influence across real estate associations because early investment in leadership builds long-term organizational capacity and sector-wide advocacy effectiveness.
- Professional Development Through Education 15 orgsmethodology: continuing-education-for-professionalsBy providing access to continuing education, certifications, and national designation courses, we improve service quality and professionalism in real estate transactions because enhanced knowledge and credentials lead to higher standards of practice.
- Homeownership as Economic and Community Development 5 orgsmethodology: homeownership_promotionBy promoting homeownership access, we advance economic stability and community development because owning a home builds generational wealth, strengthens neighborhood attachment, and increases civic engagement.shared approach: Homeownership as Wealth-Building →