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PHARMACISTS SOCIETY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

ALBANY, NY · EIN 131669660 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · pssny.org
revenue
$760K
expenses
$737K
net assets
$228K
employees
5
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE PHARMACY IN NYS

profile · synthesized from sources

Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) is a professional association representing pharmacists across New York State. It advocates for policy changes to protect community pharmacies, improve patient access to medications, and reform pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices. The organization supports its members through continuing education, legislative advocacy, and professional development initiatives.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Days
Annual events in Albany where pharmacists and students meet directly with legislators to advocate for policy changes affecting pharmacy practice
FixRx
Advocacy campaign exposing harmful PBM practices, educating the public, and advancing reforms to improve prescription drug access and affordability
Rx PAC
Political action committee supporting candidates who advocate for fair pharmacy reimbursement and patient access to care
VoterVoice
Online platform enabling pharmacists to contact elected officials and support legislative priorities with pre-written messages and alerts
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Pharmacy Professional Development 3 activities
    • Organizing annual conventions and meetings
      Plans and delivers the annual PSSNY Convention in collaboration with the Executive Director, along with two annual meetings that provide education, networking, and interprofessional collaboration opportunities for pharmacy professionals.
    • Providing continuing education and professional development
      Offers free virtual continuing education (CE) programs, thousands of hours of annual CE through regional affiliates and two annual meetings, and expert-led sessions to support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in New York State.
    • Representing pharmacists on professional and ethical issues
      Conducts surveys and publishes reports to represent the perspectives of employee pharmacists on ethical and professional practice issues, supporting capacity and voice within the profession.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocating for pharmacy practice reforms and patient access
      Leads statewide advocacy efforts to protect patient access to pharmacy services, secure fair reimbursement for pharmacies, influence legislation, and reform harmful pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices. This includes reviewing proposed legislation, advising on strategic actions, and advancing policy changes such as Medicaid pharmacy payment reform that has resulted in $600 million in state savings since 2022.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Conducting outreach and communication to support pharmacy professionals
      Delivers a weekly e-newsletter with regulatory, legal, and event updates, develops public relations messaging to elevate the role of pharmacists, and conducts outreach to grow and retain membership in the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York.
  • Pharmacy Access and Medication Assistance 1 activity
    • Supporting individual patient access to medications
      Provides direct support to patients by identifying prescription assistance programs, advocating for affordable medication access, and delivering home-based services such as vaccinations and testing for those unable to visit pharmacies.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$760K
Contributions & grants$213K28%
Program service revenue$422K56%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$120K
expenses
Total expenses$737K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$230K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$420K
Cash$322K
Investments$56K
Liabilities$192K
Net assets$228K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEANNA ENNELLO-BUTLER OLD EXEC. DI 40 $108K
JOSEPH BOVA INTERIM EXEC 40 $21K
board members · 19
  • ALFONSE SQUITIERI — REGION REP
  • ANTHONY CIARLETTA — 2ND VICE PRE
  • CHARLES CATALANO — CHAIR
  • CHARLIE CIACCIO — REGION REP
  • DANIEL BOSLEY — 1ST VICE PRE
  • DANNY DANG — PRESIDENT
  • DAUD MUNAWAR — REGION REP
  • DEBBI BARBER — TREASURER
  • JAMES SCHIFFER — REGION REP
  • KATHLEEN DE FRANCO — REGION REP
  • KELLY MCMAHON — NEW EXEC. DI
  • LARRY CONSENTINO — REGION REP
  • MARY LOU NOTARO — REGION REP
  • NEIL TIERSON — SECRETARY
  • PARTHIV SHAH — PRESIDENT EL
  • RAYMOND MACIOCI — REGION REP
  • RON DELGAUDIO — REGION REP
  • ROXANNE RICHARDSON — REGION REP
  • TOM SUTHERLAND — REGION REP
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • American Council on Pharmaceutical Education Government — Nationally accredited by ACPE to provide continuing education to pharmacists.
  • CPESN Network — Supports pharmacist participation in CPESN networks as part of expanding clinical roles.
  • Commissioner of Health Government — Supports protocols developed by the Commissioner of Health to authorize pharmacists to test for and treat common ailments.
  • EpicRx Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting PSSNY initiatives.
  • Executive Director Partner — Collaborates with the Convention Committee to plan and deliver the annual PSSNY Convention.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for communication and outreach.
  • FocusGlass Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting PSSNY initiatives.
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for visual communication and member engagement.
  • Keeseville Pharmacy Partner — Independent pharmacy operated by PSSNY-affiliated pharmacist providing patient care and home visits.
  • Lincoln Pharmacy Partner — Longstanding community pharmacy in Albany, NY, owned by a PSSNY-affiliated pharmacist advocating for patient affordability.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used for professional networking and outreach.
  • McKesson Amplify Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting PSSNY initiatives.
  • Not specified Partner — Collaborates with professionals across disciplines to advance pharmacy practice.
  • Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Government — Engages in policy advocacy related to audit practices and penalties affecting pharmacies.
  • Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for communication and outreach.
  • VoterVoice Partner — Platform used to facilitate communication between pharmacists and legislators.
strategies · 4

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 Pharmacist Advocacy for Policy Change
    methodology: collective_advocacy
    By uniting pharmacists in coordinated advocacy efforts, the organization influences health policy and legislation because collective professional action amplifies impact on regulatory and legislative decision-making. This includes prioritizing bills, mobilizing members, and using personal stories to shape outcomes.
  • Patient-Centered Pharmacy Advocacy Model
    methodology: patient-centered_advocacy
    By centering pharmacy practice and policy advocacy on patient well-being and expressed needs, the organization improves health outcomes and access to care because patient-focused systems increase trust, adherence, and equity in medication use and service delivery.
  • Professional Unification Through Education and Collaboration
    methodology: professional_unification
    By uniting pharmacists across practice settings via continuing education, interprofessional collaboration, and shared advocacy, the organization strengthens the profession’s influence because a cohesive, well-trained, and networked workforce is more effective in driving standards and policy change.
  • Structural Reform of Pharmacy Payment and Practice Systems
    methodology: structural_reform_advocacy
    By advocating for systemic changes—such as fair reimbursement, elimination of PBM conflicts of interest, and provider status—the organization ensures pharmacy sustainability and expanded care access because equitable financial models and legal recognition enable pharmacists to deliver high-quality, independent patient care.