SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Sidney, NY · EIN 161559671 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B84 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · sidneyalumni.org

revenue

$35K

expenses

$30K

net assets

$339K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

To serve Alumni of Sidney Central School

profile · synthesized from sources

Alumni association dedicated to preserving the history and connections of graduates from Sidney Central School in New York. The organization maintains memorial records of deceased alumni by class year and supports community engagement among former students. Founded to serve the educational and social interests of its alumni network.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Alumni Memorial Page

Online memorial listing deceased alumni by class year, preserving names and honoring the legacy of graduates from Sidney Central School.

activities · 7 groups

What they do

Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Coordinate class-specific reunions and communications
  
  Appoints class representatives to maintain contact with alumni and organizes reunion dinners for specific graduating classes, such as the Class of 1963 and Class of 1971.
- Maintain alumni directory and contact system
  
  Operates and updates an online alumni directory organized by graduating class and collects contact information through an online form to maintain communication with alumni.
- Organize Alumni Weekend events
  
  Plans and publishes an annual Alumni Weekend schedule featuring multiple events including a pancake breakfast, golf tournament, cornhole tournament, trivia event, and the March of the Classes parade.
Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Administer student scholarship endowment
  
  Manages a scholarship endowment to provide financial support to students, with funding activities tied to alumni contributions and endowment management.
Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Host Wall of Fame recognition program
  
  Organizes an annual Wall of Fame buffet luncheon and awards program at Club 55, including the induction of distinguished alumni and educators, supported by a dedicated committee.
Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Manage membership and fundraising operations
  
  Collects membership dues to support the association’s operations and programs and has announced challenge grants, such as for the Veterans' Memorial, to drive fundraising.
Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Organize memorial activities for deceased alumni
  
  Maintains a memorial list for deceased alumni dating back to the Class of 1919 and conducts an annual memorial service at Veterans Memorial Park or Landers Funeral Home.
Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Produce and distribute alumni newsletters
  
  Creates and distributes a biannual newsletter titled Reflections in both PDF and digital flip-style formats to keep alumni informed.
Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Support student engagement through Career Day
  
  Organizes a Career Day program that connects current students with alumni to support career exploration and professional development.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$35K

Contributions & grants$15K43%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$12K35%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$30K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$15K

balance sheet

Total assets$339K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$339K

2 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +113.9%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
Allison Collins	Editor of Newsletter	2	$3K

relationships · 23

Who they work with

Allison Collins Partner — Editor of the SCSAA newsletters
Awestruck Partner — Host venue for alumni trivia event.
Betty Gilbert Partner — Member of the Wall of Fame Committee
Bryan Innes Partner — Member of the Wall of Fame Committee
C.H. Landers Funeral Home Partner — Alternate venue for Alumni Memorial Service in case of inclement weather.
Christine Ossont Partner — Co-Chair of the Wall of Fame Committee
Class of 1963 Partner — Collaborates with the Class of 1963 to organize reunion events.
Class of 1971 Partner — Collaborates with the Class of 1971 to organize reunion events.
Club 55 Partner — Host venue for Wall of Fame Reception and Wall of Fame Buffet Luncheon.
Dennis Porter Partner — Co-Chair and founding member of the Wall of Fame Committee
Ginni Brandt Partner — Member of the Wall of Fame Committee
Jon Jay DeTemple Partner — Member of the Wall of Fame Committee
Legion Partner — Host venue for cornhole tournament.
Megan Lewis Partner — Member of the Wall of Fame Committee
Moose Lodge Partner — Host venue for Saturday Night Social.
PayPal Partner — Used as a payment processor for online membership dues transactions.
Peggy Both Partner — Assistant Editor of the SCSAA newsletters
Pleasant St. School Partner — Collaborates on projects related to the former school site.
Sidney Community Cultural Center Partner — Host venue for pancake breakfast and March of the Classes gathering point.
Sidney Golf & Country Club Partner — Host venue for the alumni golf tournament.
Tom Rettberg Partner — Member of the Wall of Fame Committee
VFW Partner — Host venue for Friday Night Social.
Veterans Memorial Park Partner — Partner organization linked to the Sidney Alumni Veterans Memorial effort.

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.

Class-Based Alumni Engagement

methodology: class-based_alumni_networking
By organizing alumni around graduating classes, we strengthen peer connections and sustain long-term engagement because shared class identity fosters trust, continuity, and collective participation in association activities.
Community-Sourced Memory and Storytelling

methodology: community-sourced_storytelling
By using alumni-submitted content and digital newsletters to share stories, we sustain engagement and collective identity because participatory storytelling strengthens emotional ties and preserves shared history.
Honors-Based Recognition to Drive Participation

methodology: honors-based_engagement
By publicly recognizing distinguished alumni through formal selection and invitation-only events, we reinforce community values and increase engagement because visible honor systems motivate participation and deepen affiliation.