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NEW YORK STATE CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION INC
CHESTER, NY · EIN 116042360 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nysca.com
revenue
$575K
expenses
$509K
net assets
$553K
employees
5
volunteers
100
mission · from form 990

1. TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC HEALTH BY ASSURING UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE.2. TO LEAD CHIROPRACTIC TOWARD FULL INTEGRATION IN THE EVOLVING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM AS THE TREATMENT OF CHOICE FOR THE CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION.3. TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, ELEVATE THE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSION, AND EMBRACE THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND STANDARDS.4. TO ASSIST THE DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC - THE PATIENT'S ADVOCATE - IN DELIVERING ACCOUNTABLE, COORDINATED, PATIENT ORIENTED CARE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association representing chiropractors across New York State. Founded in 1970, it advocates for the profession, advances clinical standards, and supports members through continuing education, regulatory guidance, and practice resources. Works to expand access to chiropractic care and protect scope of practice within the state's healthcare system.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Education and Events
Plans and oversees continuing education programs, seminars, and webinars for members to maintain licensure and support professional development.
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Monitors legislative developments, engages with lawmakers, and shapes policy to protect and expand chiropractic practice rights in New York State.
Member Benefits and Savings Programs
Offers exclusive discounts on professional services, insurance, and business operations to support chiropractic practice sustainability.
Practice Support and Regulatory Guidance
Provides resources and expert advice on insurance reimbursement, compliance, and operational challenges facing chiropractic practices.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Organizational governance and board oversight
      Operates a Board of Directors responsible for setting policies, managing finances, overseeing committees, and fulfilling the Association’s mission. The Executive Officers and Board exercise authority between meetings and ensure strategic alignment.
    • Strategic leadership and organizational development
      Supports strategic planning, advances diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession, and acts as a liaison with national chiropractic organizations to strengthen the Association’s impact and relevance.
  • Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
    • Administrative and operational management
      Oversees day-to-day operations, conducts elections, maintains financial records, develops annual budgets, implements fraud prevention systems, and ensures compliance with reporting requirements and bylaws.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for chiropractic care integration and scope of practice
      Advocates for the full integration of chiropractic care into the healthcare system as a primary treatment for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, protects chiropractors' scope of practice, and influences state-level healthcare policy in New York. Engages with lawmakers, insurance carriers, and state agencies to advance patient access and equitable benefits.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Continuing education and professional development programs
      Provides continuing education courses, seminars, webinars, and clinical resources to support chiropractors’ professional growth and maintain high educational and ethical standards within the profession.
  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Legislative and regulatory monitoring and representation
      Monitors state and federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting chiropractic practice in New York, provides policy representation, and advises on compliance requirements to protect the profession and ensure sustainable practice environments.
  • Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
    • Member benefits and financial advocacy services
      Provides attorney consultation services that have recovered over $2,000 in claims for members and offers discounted car rental services saving members over $100 per rental, enhancing financial resilience and practice sustainability.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Member communication and information dissemination
      Produces and distributes a quarterly newsletter, provides timely updates on regulatory and insurance changes, and manages internal and external communications to keep members informed of policy developments and association activities.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Online resource and referral platform for chiropractic professionals
      Operates an online platform where chiropractors can advertise job opportunities, post resumes, seek practice coverage, and buy or sell equipment or practices. Also maintains an archive of educational studies, webinars, and insurance information.
  • Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
    • Practice support and management resources
      Offers practice management guidance, compliance support, insurance and reimbursement information, and regulatory updates to help member chiropractors operate effectively and sustainably in New York.
  • County and Specialty Medical Society Support 1 activity
    • Professional community building and networking
      Fosters a professional community for Doctors of Chiropractic through district forums, local events, and regional issue discussions. Supports peer connection, collaboration, and shared learning across New York State.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Promotion of chiropractic profession standards and philosophy
      Defines and promotes the practice of chiropractic as focused on detecting and correcting vertebral subluxations to remove nerve interference. Advances the science, philosophy, and art of chiropractic through professional forums and public representation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$575K
Contributions & grants$291K51%
Program service revenue$244K42%
Investment income$15K3%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$509K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$139K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$559K
Cash$559K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$553K
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELIZABETH A KANTROWITZ VP OPERATIONS 40 $57K
board members · 19
  • ALLISON FLEMING DC — DIRECTOR
  • AMORETTE B SMITH — COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY
  • ANTHONY MARIO PALUMBO DC — PRESIDENT
  • BETHANY BURYTA — DIRECTOR
  • BRUCE SILBER DC — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE ANTOLDI — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER M PIERING DC — VICE PRESIDENT
  • GERALD STEVENS DC — TREASURER
  • JAMES WALTERS DC — ACA AFFILIATE
  • JASON W BROWN DC — PAST PRESIDENT
  • JOSEPH CAMPISI DC — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH MERCKLING DC — DIRECTOR
  • LLOYD H KUPFERMAN DC — SECRETARY
  • MARIANGELA PENNA DC — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL O'LEARY DC — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT J DESANTIS DC — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT MARTIN DC — DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN A STEIN DC — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM LAURETTI DC — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • American Chiropractic Association Partner — Liaison relationship through the Professional Affairs committee to coordinate with national chiropractic organizations.
  • Board of Directors Partner — Main governing body responsible for setting policy, managing finances, and overseeing organizational direction.
  • ChiroCongress Partner — Liaison relationship through the Professional Affairs committee to coordinate with national chiropractic organizations.
  • Doctors of Chiropractic in New York State Network — Largest community of practicing chiropractors in New York State, supported through shared professional experiences and resources.
  • House of Delegates Coalition — One of three main leadership groups guiding the Association alongside the Executive Officers and Board of Directors.
  • House of Delegates Partner — Representative body that advises the Board of Directors and ensures member concerns are heard at the state level.
  • NYSED Government — Provides links to NYSED for continuing education information.
  • State Government of New York Government — Maintains a strong presence near state government and policymakers to support legislative advocacy.
  • trusted partner organizations Partner — Provides exclusive savings programs to NYSCA members through collaboration with trusted partner organizations.
  • trusted partners Partner — Provides members with preferred pricing and savings opportunities through partnerships with organizations offering insurance, practice services, technology, and professional tools.
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.

  • Elevate Professional Standards and Research
    methodology: research_and_standards_elevation
    By advancing research and professional standards, the organization strengthens the clinical credibility and effectiveness of the chiropractic profession, because higher standards increase trust among other healthcare providers and policymakers, leading to greater acceptance and integration.
  • Full Integration into Mainstream Healthcare
    methodology: full_integration_model
    By positioning chiropractic care as the primary conservative treatment for neuromusculoskeletal conditions and advancing its inclusion in collaborative, team-based healthcare settings, the organization aims to produce broader systemic integration, because this elevates the profession’s credibility and enables seamless patient access.
  • Unified Advocacy Through Grassroots Representation
    methodology: unified_advocacy
    By using a unified statewide advocacy structure that incorporates grassroots input through regional representation and member-driven governance bodies like the House of Delegates, the organization amplifies the collective voice of chiropractors, because inclusive representation increases legitimacy and responsiveness to on-the-ground concerns.