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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF SUNY POTSDAM
POTSDAM, NY · EIN 831059248 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B80 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · potsdam.edu
revenue
$345K
expenses
$349K
net assets
$641K
employees
0
volunteers
75
program ratio
47%
mission · from form 990

THE ASSOCIATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF STUDENT GROUPS AT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT POTSDAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Student Government Association of SUNY Potsdam supports and fosters student engagement through clubs, organizations, and campus events. It serves as a student-led body that enhances campus life by funding and organizing activities, promoting leadership, and representing student interests. The organization operates within the State University of New York at Potsdam, focusing on student development and community building.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Campus Events Coordination
Organizes and sponsors events such as Welcome Weekend Carnival, Drag Show, and other student life activities
Student Leadership Development
Offers leadership opportunities through SGA involvement, governance experience, and collaboration with campus administration
Student Organizations Support
Provides oversight, funding, and logistical support to over 70 student clubs and organizations on campus
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Student Club and Organization Support 2 activities
    • Organizing student activities, events, and services
      Plans and delivers a wide range of ongoing activities, events, and services for students at SUNY Potsdam to enhance campus life and engagement.
    • Supporting student clubs and organizations
      Provides ongoing support for over 70 student clubs and organizations at SUNY Potsdam, fostering their development, sustainability, and effective operation.
  • Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
    • Distributing campus safety and emergency preparedness information
      Provides accessible safety and emergency preparedness resources to students, faculty, staff, and visitors at SUNY Potsdam.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Facilitating applied learning experiences for students
      Engages all students in applied learning opportunities as part of its broader educational and co-curricular mission.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$345K
Contributions & grants$319K92%
Program service revenue$16K5%
Investment income$10K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$349K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$667K
Cash$620K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$641K
Liquid reserves21.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.3%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Barrington Student Union Partner — Co-locates offices and student resources including SGA, Campus Life, and the Food Pantry.
  • Culture of Respect Campus Partner — Partnership with Culture of Respect to promote a respectful campus environment.
  • SUNY Potsdam Partner — SGA operates as a student governance and programming body within SUNY Potsdam.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Extracurricular Engagement as Community Building
    methodology: student_engagement_through_organizations
    By connecting students to clubs and organizations, the SGA fosters a sense of belonging and campus community, because structured involvement outside the classroom increases social integration and institutional attachment.
  • Student-Led Governance Model
    methodology: student_led_governance
    By supporting student self-governance and leadership development, the SGA strengthens student ownership of campus life and builds leadership capacity, because peer-driven structures increase relevance and engagement in institutional decision-making.