named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Buddy & Annette Golf Classic
Hosts an annual golf outing that serves as a networking and fundraising event for members
Continuing Education Seminars
Offers regular educational sessions for funeral directors to maintain professional development and licensure requirements
Monthly Newsletter
Publishes a regular newsletter with industry updates, member news, and association information
Student Membership Program
Provides free membership to students enrolled in mortuary science programs in New York State
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Offers scholarships to support mortuary science educationFunds scholarship opportunities for student members pursuing mortuary science education in New York State.
- Supports student training and entry into mortuary science professionOffers free or reduced-cost student membership and access to continuing education, classified ads, and scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in New York State Department of Health-approved mortuary science programs.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Facilitates volunteer service and community engagement by membersOrganized member volunteer participation in community initiatives such as food sorting and packing at the Food Bank for NYC.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Improves access to information and services through digital infrastructureLaunched and maintains a website to improve navigation and user experience for members and consumers, including access to resources and classified ads.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides continuing education and training for funeral directorsOffers regularly scheduled training sessions, seminars, and educational programming to help licensed funeral directors meet continuing education requirements and comply with OSHA standards.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Provides direct support to members and families during public health emergencies and disastersProvided bereavement, administrative, and funeral services support during the TWA Flight #800 crash, World Trade Center disaster, American Airlines Flight #587 crash, and the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, including coordination of PPE and pandemic-specific communications.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides industry resources and professional networking opportunitiesOffers membership categories for licensed funeral directors and funeral homes, including Regular, Affiliate, and Non-Affiliated Affiliate memberships, and hosts annual events such as the Buddy & Annette Golf Classic to foster professional connections.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for the funeral services industry and disseminates regulatory informationProvides information to funeral directors, government agencies, service providers, consumers, and the press about updated and new laws and procedures in the funeral services industry, including during public health emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$55K69%
Investment income$6161%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$609K
Cash$609K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$607K
Liquid reserves87.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -19.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ANGELO AMBROSINO — DIRECTOR
- ANNE MARIE GUARINO GETLIK — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES S SALOMON — DIRECTOR
- HENRY M GUTTERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMES R PESCITELLI — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER LEE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN A NIEMAN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN G MORAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SCARMARDELLA — DIRECTOR
- PAUL PIZZO — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS A GOLDEN III — DIRECTOR
- TIFFANIE P WELDON — DIRECTOR
- VINCENT C CAREY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Directors Choice Credit Union Partner — Provides access to a state credit union offering financial services tailored to the funeral directing industry
- Division of Cemeteries Government — Coordinated with during the pandemic to support compliance and operations for funeral service providers
- FEMA Government — Engaged as a key stakeholder during the pandemic to support funeral directors with emergency management resources
- Food Bank for NYC Partner — MetFDA members volunteered at the Food Bank for NYC as part of a statewide community give-back event.
- Government Agencies Partner — Collaborated with government agencies during responses to the World Trade Center disaster and American Airlines Flight #587 crash.
- Governor’s office Government — Coordinated with during the pandemic to advocate for funeral directors and receive timely policy updates
- Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City Partner — Partnered with in supporting outreach related to victim relief following the January 2022 Bronx fire.
- NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Government — Maintains a positive working relationship with MetFDA.
- NYC Department of Health Government — Engaged in coordination during the pandemic to support funeral directors with public health guidance and safety protocols
- NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Maintains a positive working relationship with MetFDA.
- NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Government — Coordinated with during the pandemic to ensure safe and compliant operations for funeral directors
- New York State Department of Health Government — Approves mortuary science programs for which the MetFDA offers free student membership.
- New York State Funeral Directors Association Network — MetFDA members participate in NYSFDA leadership and programs, including the Chapter Model Pilot Program.
- North Hempstead Country Club Partner — Hosted the 47th Annual Buddy & Annette Golf Classic.
- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Government — Maintains a positive working relationship with MetFDA.
- The City of New York Government — Collaborates with city entities in response to public tragedies such as the January 2022 Bronx fire.
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.
- Collective Member Knowledge for Public and Crisis Responsemethodology: member-driven_supportBy leveraging the shared experience of member funeral directors, the organization enhances public education and coordinated response during mass casualty events, because practitioner-informed outreach improves service reliability and community trust in times of crisis.
- Member-Driven Advocacy and Professional Representationmethodology: professional-advocacyBy organizing funeral directors into a collective association, the organization advocates for the profession and improves the operating environment, because unified representation strengthens policy influence and public trust in funeral service standards.
- Workforce Pipeline Development Through Student Integrationmethodology: workforce_pipeline_developmentBy removing financial and professional barriers for mortuary science students, the organization increases future industry participation and strengthens workforce resilience, because early access to education, resources, and professional networks fosters career entry and retention.