irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $560KGRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS - CAMPUS SUPPORT FOR SUNY POLY STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY.
- #2 $161KCAMPUS STORE OPERATIONS - SALE OF TEXTBOOKS AND SUNDRY ITEMS TO SUNY POLY STUDENTS & VENDING MACHINE OPERATIONS - OFFERS VENDING MACHINE PRODUCTS TO SUNY POLY STUDENTS, WASHER/DRYERS AND SNACK/SODA MACHINES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Store Operations
Operates the Wildcat Den and online bookstore selling textbooks, supplies, and merchandise to students and staff.
Laundry and Vending Services
Operates laundry facilities and vending machines for students and staff across campus buildings.
Wildcat Dollars
Manages a prepaid spending account linked to student ID cards for use on campus and at select off-campus retailers.
Wildcat Hospitality
Provides campus dining services including meal plans and food venues across the campus.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 2 activities
- Facilitate hands-on and experiential learning opportunitiesProvides internships, co-ops, clinicals, research experiences, project-based learning, and real-world training annually for approximately 3,000 students across 30 undergraduate and graduate programs, often in collaboration with industry partners.
- Support workforce development through industry partnershipsEngages with industry partners to support workforce development, curriculum collaboration, and talent pipeline development, enhancing student career readiness and regional economic growth.
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Research Facility Management 1 activity
- Advance semiconductor and applied research through dedicated centersHosts the Computer Chip Commercialization Center (Quad-C) and conducts applied research in partnership with external entities, advancing semiconductor R&D and technology innovation.
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Award seed funding for research initiativesDistributes $3.5 million in seed funding to support internal research initiatives, fostering innovation and scholarly activity.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Conduct interdisciplinary research with federal and global partnersSupports over 90 research-active faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research, maintains 35 active research contracts with federal agencies, and has established 14 new interdisciplinary research centers.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver undergraduate and graduate academic programsProvides student-centered educational programs across four colleges—Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences—with approximately 3,000 enrolled students pursuing baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in fields such as engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, nursing, and game design.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Field NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teamsFields varsity athletic teams in baseball, softball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball for men and women under NCAA Division III.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Host campus community events and professional development opportunitiesOrganizes events such as blood drives for the campus community and provides funding for faculty and staff to attend leadership development summits like the Experience LeadHERship Summit. Also offers short-term educational programming such as a Python crash course for students and the campus community.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Maintain academic campus infrastructureOperates a 400-acre campus in Marcy, New York featuring contemporary buildings, tree-lined pathways, and natural landscapes that support academic engagement and student life.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Operate campus dining, bookstore, vending, laundry, and ID servicesProvides campus dining, bookstore, vending machines, laundry facilities, ATMs, and campus ID services at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Utica campus. Operates a prepaid spending account (Wildcat Dollars) linked to student IDs for use on and off campus, with funds transferable from excess financial aid and refundable under specified conditions.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Provide administrative and financial support to student organizationsOffers administrative and accounting services to student organizations, including the Student Association, enabling their operational functionality on campus.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide career services and alumni supportOffers career services to alumni including resume review, interview preparation, access to career fairs, and connections with employer partners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage intellectual property and technology transferFiles technology disclosures and patent applications, having submitted 8 during the reporting period, supporting technology commercialization efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.39M
Contributions & grants$49K1%
Program service revenue$4.57M85%
Investment income$449K8%
Other revenue$320K
expenses
Total expenses$5.50M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$378K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6.12M
Cash$56K
Investments$4.64M
Liabilities$923K
Net assets$5.20M
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR WINSTON SOBOYEJO | CAMPUS PRESIDENT | 0 | $973K |
| MARY ELLEN BURDICK | TREASURER | 0 | $345K |
| ANDREW RUSSELL | EX-OFFICIO MEMBER | 0 | $343K |
| JENNIFER ADAMS | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR | 0 | $280K |
| WILLIAM CONFER | COLLEGE FACULTY | 0 | $248K |
| LAUREN ENDRES | COLLEGE FACULTY | 0 | $161K |
| JOHN REALE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139K |
| REBECCA WELDON | FORMER COLLEGE FACULTY | 0 | $129K |
board members · 8
- ASA GUNTERT — STUDENT DIRECTOR
- BRANDON BATISTI — STUDENT DIRECTOR
- GREYSON WEDDLE — STUDENT DIRECTOR
- JOHN PERTELL — STUDENT DIRECTOR
- KALEIGH LASORSA — STUDENT DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS GRIMMER — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- SARAH LAM — BOARD PRESIDENT
- SCOTT GORGAS — SECRETARY
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Government — Federal research laboratory partnering with SUNY Poly on defense-related research and innovation initiatives.
- Assured Information Security (AIS) Partner — Industry partner engaged with SUNY Poly in cybersecurity research, education, or workforce initiatives.
- Baird Private Wealth Management Partner — Starting Gate Sponsor for the Alumni Day at the Track event.
- CenterState CEO Partner — Regional economic development organization collaborating with SUNY Poly on innovation and business growth.
- Computer Chip Commercialization Center (Quad-C) Partner — Hosts the Computer Chip Commercialization Center (Quad-C) on campus to advance semiconductor research and development.
- Danfoss Partner — Industry partner working with SUNY Poly on engineering, technology, or workforce development initiatives.
- Department of Defense Government — Federal government agency collaborating with SUNY Poly on defense-related research and workforce programs.
- Empire 8 Athletic Conference Network — Member of athletic conference
- Empire State Development Government — State economic development agency partnering with SUNY Poly on regional growth and innovation initiatives.
- Five Guys Partner — Participating off-campus retailer where Wildcat Dollars can be used.
- GPO Federal Credit Union Partner — Starting Gate Sponsor for the Alumni Day at the Track event.
- Genesis Group Partner — Community or economic development organization collaborating with SUNY Poly on regional growth initiatives.
- Giotto Enterprises Partner — Business and technology services partner engaged with SUNY Poly.
- Global Strategy Investment Partner — Finish line sponsor for the Alumni Day at the Track event.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Presenting sponsor for the Alumni Day at the Track event.
- Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Partner — Chamber of commerce partner supporting business engagement and regional economic development with SUNY Poly.
- Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-hosts the Experience LeadHERship Summit with SUNY Poly.
- Griffiss Institute Partner — Partner organization collaborating with SUNY Poly in areas such as research, workforce development, or regional growth.
- Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) Partner — Community college partner collaborating with SUNY Poly on educational programs or student pathways.
- Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) Partner — Higher education partner working with SUNY Poly on educational or workforce development programs.
- Indium Partner — Industry partner collaborating with SUNY Poly on workforce development, research, or student experiences.
- K-12 School Districts Partner — K-12 school districts partnering with SUNY Poly on STEM outreach and educational pipeline development.
- LaFave, Wein, Frament, & Karic, PLLC Partner — Finish line sponsor for the Alumni Day at the Track event.
- MV EDGE Partner — Economic development agency partnering with SUNY Poly to support regional growth and workforce development.
- Masonic Medical Research Institution (MMRI) Partner — Healthcare and biomedical research partner collaborating with SUNY Poly.
- Micron Technology Partner — Industry partner collaborating with SUNY Poly in semiconductor manufacturing and workforce development.
- Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) Partner — Higher education partner collaborating with SUNY Poly on academic pathways, student transfer, or joint programs.
- Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Partner — Healthcare partner engaged with SUNY Poly in biotech, workforce, or community health initiatives.
- NYPA (New York Power Authority) Partner — Offers internships to SUNY Poly students through a paid Summer Developmental Internship program.
- NYSTEC Partner — Technology services and consulting partner collaborating with SUNY Poly.
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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.
- Experiential Learning Integrated with Economic Developmentmethodology: experiential_learning_with_economic_developmentBy integrating experiential learning with economic development initiatives and industry partnerships, students gain real-world R&D and workforce opportunities, because connecting education to regional economic ecosystems enhances career readiness and societal impact.
- Integration of Theory, Practice, and Innovation in Curriculummethodology: theory-and-practice integrationBy combining academic theory with practical application and technological innovation in STEAM and multidisciplinary programs, students are better prepared for modern workforce challenges, because applied learning fosters deeper engagement and problem-solving skills relevant to societal needs.
- Reinvestment of Surplus into Educational Missionmethodology: reinvestment_modelBy reinvesting surplus income from auxiliary services into educational and benevolent initiatives, the organization strengthens institutional support systems, because financial self-sufficiency enables sustained investment in student success and community well-being.