named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Continuing Education Program
Offers free continuing education and professional development courses to members, including ethics training and license renewal support via Zoom and in-person sessions.
FUEL Networking Events
Professional networking initiative offering social events such as the annual Surf & Turf BBQ and Bingo Night to foster connections between REALTORS® and Affiliate members.
Professional Standards and Ethics Enforcement
Administers local enforcement of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, including processing ethics complaints, mediation, ombudsman services, and arbitration of business disputes.
REALTOR® Lobby Day
Annual advocacy event in Albany where members engage directly with state legislators on housing policy, property rights, and real estate industry issues.
RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee)
Supports candidates and policies that promote homeownership, private property rights, and a strong real estate economy through member contributions and advocacy.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 3 activities
- Administering professional standards and ethics enforcementProcesses formal ethics complaints from REALTORS® and the public through a Professional Standards system that ensures fairness, confidentiality, and due process, resulting in education or disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Facilitating business dispute resolution through arbitrationAdministers local arbitration proceedings for business disputes among REALTORS®, including review of requests, hearings, and issuance of written decisions within approximately 21 days of the hearing.
- Providing mediation and ombudsman services for real estate transaction disputesOffers dispute resolution services including a trained Ombudsman Program and mediation services to help parties in real estate transactions communicate and resolve conflicts.
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Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocating for real estate professionals and property rightsEngages in legislative and regulatory advocacy at local, state, and national levels by monitoring housing market issues, meeting with officials, and organizing participation in REALTOR® Lobby Day to influence policies on zoning, land use, property taxes, and development.
- Supporting political candidates based on housing and property rights positionsSupports political candidates across party lines based on their stance on housing and property rights, with contributions distributed evenly between Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years.
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Real Estate Professional Association 2 activities
- Facilitating access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS)Provides eligibility for REALTORS® to subscribe to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) through DCAR membership, supporting real estate professionals in property marketing and transaction services.
- Supporting member networking and professional engagementOrganizes networking events such as FUEL and Lunch & Learn programs to help REALTORS® and affiliate members build relationships and grow their businesses.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding community support services through financial contributionsProvides annual financial contributions to support food, housing, and essential services for local residents in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Providing continuing education and professional development for real estate professionalsOffers over 90 hours of continuing education annually, including free live Zoom classes, ethics training, and in-person Lunch & Learn events to support license renewal and career growth for REALTORS®.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Providing member services and administrative supportOffers text-based support for membership, billing, education, and registration services, along with logistical and administrative support for events and programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$398K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$369K93%
Investment income$29K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$307K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$672K
Cash$146K
Investments$525K
Liabilities$96K
Net assets$576K
Liquid reserves26.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GREENAN | EXECUTIVE OF | 40 | $127K |
board members · 18
- ALAN ARNFIELD — ENDED 2024
- ANGELA INGHAM — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL STALEY — STATE DIRECT
- DAWNE SALAMONE — STATE DIRECT
- DEBBIE MILIAMBRO — ENDED 2024
- DIANE ZANI — TREASURER
- FREDERIC CANTOR — PAST PRESIDE
- HOWARD PAYSON — DIRECTOR
- ISABELLE ALVES — PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY SMITH — DIRECTOR
- KELLY CAMPBELL — SECRETARY
- LINO MENDOGNI — PRESIDENT EL
- NANCY YOUNG — DIRECTOR
- OMAR HARPER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK MANING — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD RIELLY — DIRECTOR
- RITA WHITE — DIRECTOR
- STELLA COLLIER — ENDED 2024
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- DCAR Network — Member of the Dutchess County Association network offering sponsored educational events.
- Dutchess Outreach Partner — Partner nonprofit supported through fundraising and volunteerism by DCAR members.
- FUEL Partner — FUEL organizes networking events and social experiences for DCAR members to build relationships and grow their businesses.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Partner nonprofit supported through fundraising and volunteerism by DCAR members.
- NY Department of State Government — Agency through which real estate licenses are renewed, referenced for renewal procedures and portal access.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Connected through membership to support federal advocacy on housing and real estate issues.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — DCAR members adhere to the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics, indicating affiliation with the national network.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization providing access to designations and certifications
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization requiring REALTOR® principals to arbitrate certain disputes under its Code of Ethics.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Participates in national policy leadership and coordinated advocacy efforts.
- National Association of REALTORS® Network — Supports federal advocacy efforts through affiliation with NAR, ensuring local perspectives inform national housing policy discussions.
- National Association of REALTORS® Partner — Collaborates with the National Association of REALTORS® in promoting professional standards and ethics.
- New York State Association of REALTORS® Network — Works closely with NYSAR on statewide housing and real estate advocacy efforts.
- New York State Association of REALTORS® Partner — Collaborates on advocacy initiatives at the state level.
- New York State Association of REALTORS® Partner — Collaborates on statewide housing and real estate advocacy efforts.
- REALTORS® Network — DCAR enforces the REALTOR® Code of Ethics for its members.
- REALTORS® Network — Member organization of REALTORS® bound by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
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.
- Bipartisan Policy Advocacymethodology: bipartisan_advocacyBy engaging in bipartisan advocacy and aligning with candidates based on housing and property rights positions rather than party affiliation, the organization increases its political influence because it builds cross-aisle credibility and sustained access to decision-makers.
- Integrated Professional Support Modelmethodology: integrated_professional_supportBy combining advocacy, education, ethical standards, and networking, the organization strengthens the real estate profession and improves market outcomes because a holistic infrastructure increases professional effectiveness and public trust.
- Voluntary Dispute Resolutionmethodology: voluntary_mediationBy offering neutral, pre-complaint dispute resolution through ombudsman and mediation services, the organization reduces formal grievances and preserves professional relationships because early, voluntary facilitation de-escalates conflicts and promotes mutual understanding.