irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0OTHER SALARIES AND WAGES. ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES REGULARLY MEET WITH IT'S MEMBERS TO DISCUSS REAL ESTATE BUSINESS ISSUES.
- #2 $0MEMBER SERVICES & EDUCATION. THE ASSOCIATION, AS PART OF IT'S ON GOING MISSION TO REGULARLY UPDATE IT'S MEMBERS IN THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION, PROVIDES CURRENT TOPIC EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Education/Member Services
Provides complimentary continuing education, skill training, and professional development programs for members
Good Neighbor Award
Recognizes GCAR members for exceptional community service; includes a $3,000 grant to a 501(c)(3) organization of the recipient's choice
Legislative Affairs Committee
Monitors and advocates on local, state, and federal real estate legislation; coordinates lobbying efforts and member engagement
REALTOR® Emeritus
Designation for members with 40 years of cumulative REALTOR® membership and qualifying service at the national level
REALTOR® of the Year
Honors a member for outstanding leadership and service to the association and community at local, state, and national levels
RPAC Committee
Supports the REALTORS® Political Action Committee to advance legislative priorities and increase member participation in advocacy
Shining Star Award
Recognizes newly licensed real estate agents for professional achievements, ethical conduct, and community involvement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Benefits and insurance offerings for membersProvides access to dental insurance plans for members and their employees through a partnership with Delta Dental.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Community outreach and charitable grantmakingAdministers the GCAR Community Outreach Fund and awards a $3,000 grant to a 501(c)(3) organization selected by the Good Neighbor Award recipient. Plans and recommends distributions for community, civic, and charitable programs.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Fair housing and regulatory compliance supportDistributes required forms including the NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Form, Fair Housing Disclosure Form, and Fair Housing Notice for display in offices. Provides standardized operating procedure templates and guidance on compliance with state laws, including the Standard Operating Procedures Law, and requires member websites to link to the Department of State’s Fair Housing Notice.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Legislative and regulatory advocacyConducts advocacy at local, state, and federal levels by monitoring government issues, maintaining relationships with elected officials, lobbying for policies that benefit real estate professionals and property owners, and reviewing legislative developments. Regularly meets with members to discuss real estate business issues.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Member education and professional developmentProvides educational seminars, continuing education courses, skill training, and community outreach seminars for real estate professionals through live, virtual, and in-person formats, including an annual trade show with speakers and sponsors. These programs are coordinated by the Education Coordinator and delivered via the Real Estate Professionals Institute.
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Real Estate Professional Association 1 activity
- Membership services and supportOffers a structured membership program requiring an active NY real estate license, application, dues payment, and orientation. Provides services including multiple listing, lockbox access, market statistics via the monthly Market Indicators report, and access to analytics and custom-branded reporting through the Realtors Property Resource platform.
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Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Political engagement and campaign support via RPACSupports the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) by increasing member participation, fundraising, and advocacy. Contributes to political candidates based on their support for homeownership and private property rights, regardless of party affiliation, and supports lawmakers at all levels who align with REALTOR® issues.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Professional standards enforcement and dispute resolutionEnforces professional standards through a Grievance Committee that evaluates ethics and arbitration complaints, a Professional Standards Committee that conducts hearings, and mediation services aligned with the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Offers both formal arbitration and mediation as dispute resolution options.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.72M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.24M46%
Investment income$97K4%
Other revenue$1.38M
expenses
Total expenses$2.05M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.39M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.07M
Cash$4.58M
Investments$0
Liabilities$781K
Net assets$6.29M
Liquid reserves26.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BURNS | CHIEF EXEC OFFC | 38 | $313K |
board members · 11
- FELTON MCLAUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
- HALEH STRUZINSKY — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER MENTIPLY — DIRECTOR
- KATHIE A SPANGLER — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN M SULLIVAN — IMMED. PAST PRESIDENT
- KIRSTEN BLANCHARD — PRESIDENT- ELECT
- LORENZO MURRAY — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA W WOODCOCK — PRESIDENT
- MICHELLE POCCIA — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- SUSAN CERONE — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE PREZIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Delta Dental Partner — Partner organization providing dental insurance plans to GCAR members.
- Department of State Government — Source of the Fair Housing Notice that member websites must link to.
- Global MLS Partner — Partners with Global MLS for listing entry, listing changes, and lockbox/key management services.
- NYSAR Network — Participates in the NYSAR Leadership Conference as part of ongoing engagement with the state-level association.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Adheres to and enforces the Code of Ethics established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — GCAR member eligibility for REALTOR® Emeritus status requires cumulative membership and service within the National Association of REALTORS®.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization of the National Association of REALTORS®, through which it receives access to the Realtors Property Resource platform.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization that licenses the use of the term Realtor® and provides ethical and professional standards.
- National Association of REALTORS® Partner — Partnership to shape legislation and regulatory policies impacting real estate professionals and property rights.
- National Association of Realtors Network — Member organization of the National Association of Realtors, which governs Realtor® designation and dues.
- New York State Association of REALTORS® Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts to influence state-level legislation and regulations affecting the real estate industry.
- New York State Association of REALTORS® Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts to strengthen fair housing laws and educate real estate professionals.
- New York State Association of Realtors Network — Member organization of the New York State Association of Realtors, part of the state-level Realtor® network.
- New York State Association of Realtors® Network — State-level affiliate that connects GCAR members to broader professional resources and advocacy efforts.
- REALTORS® Network — Member of the national REALTORS® organization, adhering to its code of ethics and professional standards.
- Real Estate Professionals Institute Partner — Provides complimentary continuing education courses for GCAR members.
- ShowingTime Partner — Receives the monthly Market Indicators report on local real estate market activity.
- State and National associations Partner — Collaborates with state and national realtor associations to influence legislation affecting private property rights.
strategies · 3
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.
- Ethics-Based Professional Standardizationmethodology: ethics_based_standardizationBy enforcing adherence to the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics and integrating it into orientation and ongoing practice, the organization elevates professional conduct and public trust, because unified ethical standards reduce misconduct and strengthen market integrity.
- Member-Driven Advocacy for Policy Changemethodology: member_driven_advocacyBy engaging members in legislative advocacy through committee-based volunteer leadership and multi-level partnerships, the organization shapes laws that protect private property rights and advance real estate interests, because collective professional action amplifies influence at local, state, and national levels.
- Multi-Level Affiliation for Resource and Influence Scalingmethodology: multi_level_affiliationBy connecting local real estate professionals with state and national associations, the organization expands access to education, data, and advocacy resources, because integration across organizational tiers compounds member value and systemic impact.