irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $55KINSURANCE PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS ASSESSMENTS FROM MEMBERS AND OBTAINS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FUNCTIONS HELD AT MEMBER SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE MAINTENANCE, INC. (AIM) TO BILL AND COLLECT THESE INSURANCE PREMIUMS DIRECTLY FROM MEMBERS.
- #2 $54KSCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIP AWARDS - THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE "JENKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE "TEACHERS FELLOWSHIP AWARD" ANNUALLY. THE JENKINS SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO MUST ATTEND A SUNY UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE. THE FELLOWSHIP AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO VARYING NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO ARE CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION.
named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Reflections
National PTA program recognizing pre-K–12th grade students' artistic contributions in visual arts, writing, music, and dance.
Empower Every Child to Be Gambling Free
Educates parents and caregivers about risks of youth gambling and prevention strategies.
Empowering Women, Building Resilient Families
Partnership with Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health to support maternal health and family well-being.
Every Child Healthy
Promotes access to quality health coverage, care, and wellness for children.
Every Child Travels Safely
Initiative focused on transportation safety for children and caregivers in all travel contexts.
Every Child’s Mental Health
Supports student mental health through education and partnerships with state agencies like the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Family Engagement
School-family partnership initiative to improve student achievement and community involvement.
Growing Together for a Greener Tomorrow
Environmental education program engaging students and families in sustainability activities.
Innovative Teacher Grant
Funds innovative classroom projects that significantly influence student learning.
Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
Provides scholarships to high school seniors pursuing careers in education at SUNY institutions.
Literacy/Pick A Reading Partner (PARP)
Encourages literacy-based activities for children through family reading programs and school partnerships.
Teacher Fellowship for Graduate Study
Supports teachers continuing their education through fellowship awards in memory of Richard Gazzola.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Administers Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) literacy programOperates the Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) program, which encourages children and adult partners to read together daily for at least 20 minutes, and provides resources and toolkits to support implementation in schools and homes.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship and fellowship grant programsFunds and administers the Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Fund and Teachers Fellowship Award, providing financial support annually to high school seniors attending SUNY institutions and to teachers pursuing further education.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Builds capacity through training and resourcesOffers conferences, workshops, publications, leadership development programs, and resource materials to support PTA members and units, including youth inclusion in board-level representation.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Conducts legislative advocacy for children and youthCoordinates advocacy efforts across New York State, including participation in state-level committees and commissions, and organizes the annual Legislative Summit and Lobby Day in Albany to engage policymakers on issues affecting children and youth.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Coordinates state-level programs for children and youthImplements and coordinates ongoing programs across New York State focused on children and youth, including literacy, arts engagement, health, mental health, transportation safety, environmental awareness, and gambling prevention initiatives. Supports local PTA units in delivering these programs.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Facilitates Reflections arts recognition programManages and promotes the National PTA Reflections program in New York State, supporting student arts participation across age divisions and categories, including entry submission, artist statements, and outreach through schools and communities.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Provides field and leadership support to local PTA unitsOffers direct field support, leadership development, and program coordination to over 1,450 local PTA units and councils across all regions of New York State, including regional representation and resource distribution.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Provides grants for innovative teacher projectsOffers grant funding to teachers for innovative classroom projects that significantly impact student learning.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides member benefits and communicationsOffers digital subscriptions to the bi-weekly NYS PTA Connection and provides inaugural membership pins to members as part of membership engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Organizes annual state convention and leadership eventsHosts the annual State Convention in November with nearly 400 members for leadership elections, workshops, and resolution adoption, and organizes the Summer Leadership Conference for training PTA leaders.
- Provides insurance coordination for member schoolsCollects assessments from members and contracts with the Association of Insurance Maintenance, Inc. (AIM) to provide insurance coverage for events at member schools.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$59K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash$986K
Investments$2.59M
Liabilities$255K
Net assets$44K
Liquid reserves41.2 mo
8 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE MCCAULEY BELOKOPITSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $149K |
board members · 17
- AMY HYSICK — COORDINATOR
- BETH SNIFFEN — COORDINATOR
- BRENDA CARDOZA — COORDINATOR
- CYNTHIA AMES — COORDINATOR
- GARREN FISHER — YOUTH MEMBER
- GERI LEHANE — COORDINATOR
- JENN COLLAZZO — SECRETARY
- JOAN WABNIK — VICE PRESIDENT
- KAREN QUIMBY — COORDINATOR
- LORI FONTANA — COORDINATOR
- LUCILLE VITALE — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARY SOTOMAYOR — COORDINATOR
- MEGAN ZARCHY — COORDINATOR
- PAT ASSORTATO — COORDINATOR
- PAT GENCO — COORDINATOR
- PATRICE RACHLIN — COORDINATOR
- PATRICIA FRAZIER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE MAINTENANCE, INC. (AIM) Partner — Contracts with the organization to bill and collect insurance premiums from members for school event coverage.
- Bonnie Russell Partner — Technology Consultant providing technology support.
- Gail Gligora Partner — PTA Store Consultant managing PTA Store operations.
- Jacqueline Wilson Partner — GT Support Coordinator providing support services.
- Jane Harsha Partner — Literacy Consultant supporting literacy initiatives.
- NYS Office of Mental Health Partner — Partnership to expand support for student and youth mental health.
- National Congress of Parents and Teachers Network — First state branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, maintaining affiliation.
- National PTA Network — Directs users to the National PTA website for additional Reflections program resources.
- National PTA Network — Empire State PTSA is a unit of the National PTA.
- National PTA Network — Facilitates the Reflections arts program in collaboration with National PTA.
- National PTA Network — National PTA Board Member represents the organization at the national level.
- National PTA Network — Serves as a branch of National PTA.
- New York State PTA Network — Empire State PTSA is a unit of the New York State PTA.
- Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health Partner — Partnership to provide parents with information on healthcare decision-making and women's wellbeing.
- Sophia Wu Partner — 2026 Convention Coordinator organizing the state convention.
strategies · 5
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.
- Civic Education for Collective Actionmethodology: civic_educationBy developing civic knowledge and skills among students, families, and PTAs, we increase participation in democratic processes, because informed and skilled individuals are more likely to engage in advocacy and community improvement.
- Leadership Development for Grassroots Advocacymethodology: leadership_developmentBy building leadership capacity in members through training and professional development, we strengthen local advocacy efforts, because empowered individuals are more effective in driving community-level change.
- School-Family Partnership Modelmethodology: school-family_partnershipBy fostering structured collaboration between schools and families, we improve student achievement and strengthen school environments, because engaged families contribute to more supportive learning contexts and better educational outcomes.
- State-Level Coordinated Advocacymethodology: state-level_congress_modelBy organizing a unified state-level structure that connects local units, we amplify advocacy impact for children’s welfare, because centralized coordination enables broader policy influence and resource alignment across regions.
- Youth and Family Inclusion in Governancemethodology: inclusive_membership_modelBy including youth and diverse stakeholders in governance and membership structures, we strengthen collective advocacy, because inclusive participation ensures broader representation and more equitable decision-making.