irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $23KDEFERENCE PAID TO SENIORITIES FOR APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS. A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS GRIEVANCES AND DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES FOR DISMISSAL FOR CAUSE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates contracts to improve compensation, leave accrual, and working conditions for adjunct faculty at Nassau Community College
Grievance Procedure
Provides due process and representation for adjunct faculty in disputes with the college, including dismissal for cause and contract enforcement
Member Benefits Program
Offers discounted group rate dental, prescription drug, and vision plans to members and their families
Scholarships for Part-Time Students
Administers multiple scholarship programs including the Presidential Academic Excellence, John Meehan Memorial, and AFA Members/Officers Scholarships for eligible part-time students
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Faculty & Academic Labor Union Representation 1 activity
- Advocate for adjunct faculty rights through contract negotiation and grievance proceduresNegotiates collective bargaining agreements to improve compensation, benefits, and job protections for adjunct faculty and provides formal grievance procedures and due process protections, including in cases of dismissal for cause.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to part-time students at Nassau Community CollegeProvides multiple annual monetary scholarships to eligible part-time students, including a $3,000 award for graduating students with a minimum 3.5 GPA, three scholarships for students aged 35 or over (two of $2,000 and one of $1,000) with a minimum 3.5 GPA, and several $1,000 and $2,000 awards for students with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Provide digital resources and secure communication platforms for membersMaintains a centralized website with official documents, private email lists independent of college systems, a master database of member information, and a private online forum requiring moderator-approved registration; also enhances content in the Vanguard publication and ensures technological infrastructure is functional and secure.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Support union governance and member representation through organizational structuresOperates standing committees and maintains a system of department representatives to support communication, advocacy, and governance across academic departments; also includes maintaining formal leadership roles such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Chief Information Officer.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Share educational resources and links to affiliated organizationsProvides access to educational materials explaining Right to Work laws and their impact on workers, along with curated links to partner organizations such as AAUP, NCCFT, AFT, NYS ERS, NEA, NYS TRS, NCC, and NYSUT.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$320K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$312K97%
Investment income$8K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$351K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$219K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$417K
Cash$415K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$403K
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEFAN KROMPIER | PRESIDENT | — | $111K |
| SCOTT J STARK | VICE PRESIDE | — | $80K |
| GARY OUELLETTE | TRUSTEE | 30 | $57K |
| BARBARA GREGORIO | TREASURER | — | $54K |
| ROSEMARIE TAVITIAN | SECRETARY | 10 | $42K |
| PAUL GAUDAGNINO | TRUSTEE | — | $18K |
| CHRIS ENRIGHT | TRUSTEE | — | $15K |
| KENNETH BELLAFIORE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $15K |
| ROBERT FEMMINELLA | TRUSTEE | — | $14K |
| CARL VINAS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $14K |
| PAUL SCHMIDT | TRUSTEE | 2 | $14K |
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AAUP Partner — Linked as an affiliated organization supporting faculty and academic professionals.
- AFA Network — Sponsor of multiple scholarships for part-time students at Nassau Community College.
- AFT Network — Linked as a national union affiliate representing teachers and faculty.
- CSEA Partner — Engages with CSEA to avoid and resolve conflicts affecting adjunct faculty.
- Facebook Partner — Linked the organization's website to its new Facebook page to enhance communication with members.
- Google Network — Uses Google Groups platform to host its private forum for members.
- NCC Partner — Linked as the institutional partner, Nassau Community College.
- NCCAA Partner — Builds relationships with NCCAA to support adjunct faculty interests.
- NCCFT Partner — Collaborates with NCCFT to avoid and resolve conflicts and improve conditions for faculty.
- NCCFT Partner — Linked as a partner organization representing faculty at Nassau Community College.
- NEA Network — Linked as a national education association supporting educators.
- NYS ERS Government — Linked as a state government entity managing retirement services for New York public employees.
- NYS TRS Government — Linked as a state government entity managing teacher retirement systems in New York.
- NYSUT Network — Linked as a state-level union affiliate representing United Teachers in New York.
- Nassau Community College Partner — Primary institution where the organization operates and represents adjunct faculty.
- Nassau Community College Partner — Provides teaching and support services to students at Nassau Community College.
- Nassau Community College Board of Trustees Government — Meets regularly with the Board of Trustees to collaborate on improving conditions for faculty.
- National Right to Work Foundation Partner — Funded the Janus v. AFSCME legal challenge against public-sector union fees, which the organization opposes.
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.
- Collaborative Advocacy with Institutional Stakeholdersmethodology: collaborative_advocacy_through_stakeholder_engagementBy building relationships with faculty groups, administrators, and officials, the association prevents and resolves conflicts to improve working conditions for adjuncts, because sustained dialogue and partnership increase influence and reduce adversarial barriers to reform.
- Collective Bargaining through Representative Governancemethodology: labor_representationBy organizing adjunct faculty into a structured union with departmental representatives and enforcing seniority-based appointments, the association strengthens collective bargaining power and protects worker rights, because representative inclusion and due process foster solidarity and institutional accountability.
- Networked Labor Advocacymethodology: network_based_supportBy connecting members to national, state, and local labor and educational organizations, the association amplifies advocacy impact and supports professional development, because broader alliances provide resources, legitimacy, and coordinated action capacity.
- Union Power via Membership Engagement and Solidaritymethodology: union_strengthening_through_membership_growthBy expanding membership and fostering trust through transparent communication, participatory digital platforms, and member-driven networks, the association increases union strength, because engaged and connected members are more likely to act collectively in defense of labor rights.