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HUDSON GATEWAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC
WHITE PLAINS, NY · EIN 131737022 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hgar.com
revenue
$5.1M
expenses
$5.0M
net assets
$9.0M
employees
37
volunteers
25
mission · from form 990

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES AND SUCCEED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS INC is a professional trade association serving real estate professionals in the Hudson Valley region of New York. It advocates for property rights, supports members through political advocacy, and promotes fair housing and inclusive practices. The organization focuses on influencing legislation, providing political action support, and fostering industry growth within local communities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

NAR’s President’s Circle
Program for RPAC Major Investors to contribute $2,000 in direct support to NAR-selected federal candidates through four $500 increments during the year
Pro-Property Platform
Direct-to-candidate giving program allowing REALTORS®, affiliates, and the public to contribute to federal candidates who champion property rights and real estate issues
REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
Political action committee that elects candidates who support REALTOR® and homeowner interests through voluntary member contributions, with state and national funding allocation
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 3 activities
    • Advocates for real estate-friendly housing policy and legislation
      Engages in advocacy at state and local levels to support legislation benefiting REALTORS® and homeowners, oppose harmful policies, and influence housing decisions through lobbying, public campaigns, and collaboration with lawmakers. Examples include supporting limits on listing agreement durations, advocating for streamlined housing approvals, and delaying restrictive building mandates.
    • Monitors and responds to local real estate policy issues
      Runs a Local Political Coordinator Program where member volunteers track and respond to local-level issues affecting real estate, private property rights, fair housing, and small business interests.
    • Supports political action and candidate engagement
      Administers RPAC (Realtors Political Action Committee) education, operates a Pro-Property Platform for direct contributions to federal candidates, supports election of pro-REALTOR® candidates, and recognizes members who contribute financially to advocacy efforts.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Funds major housing initiatives and rezoning efforts
      Commits significant funding to support large-scale housing opportunities, including a $1 billion contribution to New York City’s “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” initiative and advancing a $25 billion housing plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.
  • Real Estate Professional Association 1 activity
    • Operates a regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
      Co-owns and operates OneKey® MLS, the largest multiple listing service in New York State, providing real estate professionals with access to up-to-date property listings and market data across the New York Metropolitan Area.
  • Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
      Implements initiatives to diversify membership, embed inclusive practices, promote awareness of religious and cultural observances through an inclusive holiday calendar, and leverage DEI to better serve client communities.
  • Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
    • Provides real estate education and professional development
      Offers continuing education, skill development, licensing programs, and improved onboarding through the HGAR School of Real Estate to support member growth and success.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.14M
Contributions & grants$17K0%
Program service revenue$4.37M85%
Investment income$740K14%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$5.00M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.75M
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.53M
Cash$9.29M
Investments$1K
Liabilities$3.54M
Net assets$8.99M
Liquid reserves22.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LYNDA FERNANDEZ CEO 40 $339K
JANA CURRIER COO 40 $203K
VICKI GONZALEZ CFO AND CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $180K
ELIEZER RODRIQUEZ REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF GOVER 40 $159K
MICHAEL MALONE DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL D 40 $142K
GARY CONNOLLY CHEIF STRATEGY OFFICER 40 $138K
ALEXANDER ROITHMAYR DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFF 40 $130K
AMY DELLIPAOLI DIRECTOR OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT 40 $128K
board members · 17
  • ANTHONY DOMATHOTI — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY RUPERTO — SECRETARY
  • CARMEN BAUMAN — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • CAROL CHRISTIANSEN — REGIONAL DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA PROSTANO — REGIONAL DIRECTOR
  • CRYSTAL HAWKINS SYSKA — REGIONAL DIRECTOR
  • DARIN PALUMBO — DIRECTOR
  • EMRAN BHUIYAN — DIRECTOR
  • ERNEST CHI — DIRECTOR
  • GREGORY TSOURANGIS — REGIONAL DIRECTOR
  • HARDING MASON — DIRECTOR
  • J PHILIP FARANDA — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER ROUSSET — REGIONAL DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH HOULIHAN — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH LIPPOLIS — TREASURER
  • LAYLA ROSE BOYLES — DIRECTOR
  • MARYANN TERCASIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Brooklyn Board of REALTORS® Partner — Jointly participated in a public campaign supporting a NYC housing ballot proposal.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Key government leader collaborating with Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® on housing policy advocacy.
  • Long Island Board of REALTORS® Partner — Co-owns and operates OneKey® MLS with HGAR to expand property listing access across the New York Metropolitan Area.
  • Long Island Board of REALTORS® Partner — Jointly participated in a public campaign supporting a NYC housing ballot proposal.
  • NY State Association of REALTORS® Network — HGAR's Local Political Coordinator Program is coordinated with the NY State Association of REALTORS® State Political Coordinator position.
  • NYSAR Partner — Collaborates with NYSAR on legislative advocacy and public campaigns related to housing policy and real estate regulations.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — HGAR's Local Political Coordinator Program aligns with the National Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinator initiative.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization participating in NAR's RPAC and President’s Circle programs.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Provides access to Fairhaven Simulation and At Home with Diversity training programs.
  • National Association of Realtors Network — HGAR is affiliated with NAR and supports its advocacy initiatives.
  • New York State Association of REALTORS® Network — Collaborates on RPAC fundraising and Major Investor programs at the state level.
  • New York State Association of REALTORS® Partner — Offers Fair Housing legal and educational resources for New York State REALTORS®.
  • New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — State agency partnering on implementation of housing initiatives and supportive housing programs.
  • New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — State agency involved in supportive housing services and homelessness prevention efforts.
  • OneKey® MLS Network — Provides access to property listings through a regional multiple listing service.
  • REALTOR-PAC Network — Member of the national REALTOR-PAC program, participating in political fundraising and recognition initiatives such as the RPAC Hall of Fame.
  • RPAC Network — Member organization actively educating members and promoting participation in the Realtors Political Action Committee.
  • Staten Island Board of REALTORS® Partner — Jointly participated in a public campaign supporting a NYC housing ballot proposal.
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.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Professional and Client Empowerment
    methodology: dei_client_empowerment
    By embedding DEI practices into professional culture and service delivery, HGAR enhances member effectiveness and client outcomes because inclusive understanding of community cultures leads to equitable homeownership and better market responsiveness.
  • Grassroots Advocacy with Peer Mobilization
    methodology: grassroots_advocacy
    By activating member REALTORS® as local policy monitors and advocates, HGAR amplifies its influence across municipal, state, and national levels because peer-driven participation increases responsiveness and legitimacy in advocacy efforts.
  • Local Government Capacity Building with Incentivized Policy Change
    methodology: capacity_building_incentives
    By providing funding and technical assistance to municipalities that adopt pro-housing policies, HGAR accelerates housing development because removing financial and regulatory barriers enables local governments to act on shared housing goals.
  • Political Champion Identification and Support System
    methodology: political_champion_identification
    By identifying and financially supporting pro-housing policy candidates through a structured political action system, HGAR increases policy influence because visible, coordinated contributions incentivize candidate alignment with REALTOR® interests.