irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $22KSCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING A DEGREE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mentorship Committee
Monthly virtual meetings connecting school counselors for professional guidance and peer support
NYSSCA Affiliates Network
Statewide network of local school counselor organizations that facilitates communication, collaboration, and professional support across regions
School Counseling Lesson Repository
Online database of downloadable, adaptable K–12 lesson plans in academic, social-emotional, and college/career readiness domains aligned with ASCA standards
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Conducting advocacy and public policy engagement for school counselorsHosts monthly Advocacy and Public Policy Committee meetings and recurring government relations meetings via Zoom to engage members in advocacy planning and policy discussions.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Distributing free, standardized lesson plans for K-12 school counselorsProvides free access to a repository of developmental, sequential, and grade-appropriate lesson plans in academic development, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness for K-12 school counselors.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Facilitating a statewide network of local school counselor organizationsSupports a non-financial affiliation program that connects local school counselor organizations across New York State, enabling mutual program offerings and two-way communication.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for New York State students pursuing school counseling degreesAwards scholarships to college students in New York State who are pursuing a degree in school counseling. This grantmaking activity supports future professionals in the field.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual and regional conferences for school counselorsSponsors an annual conference for school counselors and provides financial and logistical support to regional conferences, including co-sponsoring Guidance EXPO in White Plains each year.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing publications for school counseling professionalsPublishes NYSSCA Today, a weekly newsletter, and NYSSCA Edge, a biannual e-magazine highlighting best practices, both aimed at supporting school counseling professionals in New York State.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing direct support services to school counselorsOffers an email support service for immediate responses to inquiries from school counselors and hosts recurring committee meetings focused on mentorship, public relations, MER (Membership, Engagement, and Retention), and leadership coordination.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Providing professional development and training for school counselorsOffers professional development programs, including five 2-hour Zoom sessions and one-day in-person events across New York State, along with distribution of the ASCA National Model Implementation Guide to participants. Also provides training on the NYS Model for a Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Program.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Supporting implementation of comprehensive K-12 school counseling programsDevelops and disseminates resources aligned with NYSED Part 100.2(j) regulations to support the implementation of comprehensive K-12 school counseling programs. Includes adaptation of curricula from external organizations using the 2021 ASCA Lesson Plan Template.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$356K
Contributions & grants$149K42%
Program service revenue$181K51%
Investment income$14K4%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$374K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$22K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$550K
Cash$550K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$524K
Liquid reserves17.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 18
- ASHLEY FOSTER — REGION 8 MID-WEST
- BETH GERARDI — REGION 9 GREAT WEST
- BOBBI JO OCKER — SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
- CHRISTINE CURCIO — PRIVATE SCHOOL LIASON
- CORY SUSSMAN — GRAD SCHOOL LIAISON
- CYNTHIA FITZGERALD — REGION 1 LONG ISLAND
- DEBORAH ALVERSON — GOVERNOR REGION 3
- DEBORAH COOPER — REGION 7 - MID-SOUTH
- GAIL REED-BARNETT — PROF. DEV CHAIR
- JANELLE LYONS — GOVERNOR REGION 4
- JESSICA PINA — REGION 10 NYC
- KATHLEEN CORBETT — PUBLIC RELATIONS
- KELLY WHITNEY-RIVERA — PUBLIC POLICY
- KRISTY LEBRON — BOARD MEMBERSHIP
- LAURA WITTCHEN — REGION 6 MID STATE
- MARIE GABORTON — DEI COMMITTEE
- MARIE GABOTON — GOVERNOR REGION 2
- MARK MASON — PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- Adirondack School Counselors’ Association (ASCA) Network — Local affiliate organization in Regions 4 & 5 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- American School Counselor Association Network — NYSSCA members are represented at the ASCA Delegate Assembly.
- American School Counselor Association Network — Uses the ASCA Model as the foundation for developing comprehensive K-12 school counseling programs.
- BOCES Regional Association of Counseling Educators (BRACE) Network — Local affiliate organization across Regions 1-9 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Funder — Provided financial support enabling free access to the CHAMP Camp webinar series.
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Funder — Provided support for the development of the Repository of School Counseling Lessons.
- Broome-Tioga Counselors Association (BTCA) Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 7 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- CASEL Network — Source of research-informed curriculum resources used in adapting lesson plans for the repository.
- CNY School Counselor Association Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 6 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Capital District Counseling Association (CDCA) Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 4 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Catholic Secondary School Counselors of New York City (CSSC/NYC) Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 10 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Cayuga Counselor’s Association (CCA) Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 6 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Chenango County School Counselor’s Association (CCSCA) Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 7 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- College Board Network — Source of research-informed curriculum resources used in adapting lesson plans for the repository.
- Dr. Kristy Lebron Partner — Mentorship Committee contact and facilitator for monthly mentorship meetings.
- East End Counselors Association, Inc. Network — Local affiliate organization participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Facebook Partner — Has a Facebook page for community engagement.
- Harmony Network — Source of research-informed curriculum resources used in adapting lesson plans for the repository.
- High School Counselors of Western New York Network — Local affiliate organization in Regions 8-9 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Instagram Partner — Has an Instagram account for community engagement.
- Jefferson Lewis Association of Counseling and Development Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 5 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- Mohawk Valley Counselors Association Network — Local affiliate organization in Region 5 participating in NYSSCA's statewide network
- NACAC Network — Source of research-informed curriculum resources used in adapting lesson plans for the repository.
- NYIT School Counseling Department Partner — Collaborated with NYSSCA and NYCDOE to develop a K-12 school counseling lesson repository.
- NYS Association of College Admissions Counselors Partner — Maintains collaborative efforts to support student transitions and counseling practices.
- NYS Education Department Partner — Collaborates on initiatives including PPS Advisory Team and provides free access to the NYS Comprehensive Model Program for members.
- NYS Parent-Teacher Association Partner — Collaborates to engage stakeholders including parents and educators in support of school counseling.
- NYS School Psychologists Partner — Engages in collaborative efforts with school psychologists to support student mental health and academic success.
- NYSUT Partner — Collaborates on professional advocacy and support for school counselors.
- National Education Association Partner — Maintains collaborative efforts with national education stakeholders.
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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.
- Investment in Future Counseling Professionals via Scholarshipsmethodology: scholarship_pipeline_developmentBy funding college students in New York State who are pursuing school counseling degrees, the organization increases the pipeline of qualified professionals, because financial support reduces barriers to entry and strengthens the long-term capacity of the school counseling workforce.
- Professional Capacity Building through Mentorship and Collaborationmethodology: peer_powered_learningBy providing structured mentorship, cross-sector collaboration, and professional development grounded in real-world practice, the organization enhances the effectiveness and engagement of school counselors, because peer support and shared expertise strengthen implementation of evidence-based counseling models.
- Standardized Yet Adaptable Counseling Program Modelmethodology: asca_model_alignmentBy aligning school counseling programs with the ASCA National Model and providing research-informed, adaptable curricula, the organization ensures both fidelity to best practices and responsiveness to local student needs, because standardization improves quality while flexibility increases relevance and adoption.