named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing college degrees in automation-related fields who are ISA members
Facility Tours
Organized tours of local industrial facilities, such as the Albany Water Treatment Plant, for technical education and professional engagement
Professional Certification Support
Promotes and recognizes achievement of the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) credential
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Advancing automation through professional certificationSupports the automation industry by advancing professional standards, including recognition of individuals who achieve the ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) credential.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awarding academic scholarships to students in automationOffers an annual $1,000 academic scholarship to one student pursuing a degree in automation, with applications accepted each year by a May 31 deadline and awards presented at an annual scholarship ceremony.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting technical and professional development eventsOrganizes technical conference sessions, facility tours (such as the Feura Bush Water Treatment Plant tour on April 6, 2022), training programs, exhibitions, and social events to support networking and learning among automation professionals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$21K92%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4082%
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expenses
Total expenses$23K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$18K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHRISTEN EGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KEN HACKETT — BOARD MEMEBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Albany Water Department Partner — Hosted ISA Eastern New York Section members for a guided tour of the Feura Bush Water Treatment Plant.
- E Tech Group Partner — Employer of a certified professional recognized by ISA - Eastern New York Section.
- ISA District Leadership Network — Participates in the Annual District Leadership Conference as part of a regional network of section leaders.
- ISA Eastern New York Section, Inc. Government — Local section of the International Society of Automation providing scholarships and professional development.
- International Society of Automation Network — ISA - Eastern New York Section is a local section of the global International Society of Automation.
- Maria College Partner — Educational institution attended by scholarship recipient.
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.
- Experiential Learning Through Site Toursmethodology: experiential_learningBy offering site-specific educational tours, the organization enhances technical knowledge and professional development, because hands-on exposure to real-world automation systems deepens understanding and contextualizes theoretical knowledge.
- Geographic Chapter Model Enhances Local Engagementmethodology: geographic-local-chaptersBy organizing around local geographic sections, the organization strengthens professional networking, technology education, and workforce development, because regionally embedded chapters enable more accessible, relevant, and sustained engagement among practitioners.
- Merit-Based Scholarships Advance Talent Pipelinemethodology: merit-based scholarship selectionBy awarding scholarships through a merit-based selection process that evaluates academic performance, community involvement, and career intentions, the organization strengthens the future workforce in automation, because investing in high-potential individuals ensures a pipeline of skilled, committed professionals.
- Professional Certification Drives Technical Standardsmethodology: professional_certificationBy certifying industry professionals, the organization promotes automation and technical standards in the field, because formal recognition of expertise encourages adherence to best practices and raises the overall level of technical competence within the profession.