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PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 222235025 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ppinys.org
revenue
$254K
expenses
$228K
net assets
$182K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ON GOVERNMENT & ECONOMIC ISSUES PERTAINING TO NYS WHICH ARE OF INTEREST TO BUSINESS, LABOR, & THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonpartisan research organization focused on New York State government and economic issues, serving business, labor, and the general public. Produces policy analysis and reports, supports P-TECH education programs, and conducts public education campaigns on economic policy. Also engages in advocacy through amicus briefs and civics initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $54K
    PPI PARTNERED WITH THE NYS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ON A COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO MAKE NEW YORK MORE AFFORDABLE, REVERSE OUTMIGRATION, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY. AN ECONOMIST WAS HIRED TO PUT TOGETHER THE DATA AND ASSEMBLE RECOMMENDATIONS, WITH INPUT FROM STAKEHOLDERS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (CHAMBERS, IDAS, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS) AND SELECTED INVESTORS. SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING WAS DONE TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT AND THE MARKETING OF FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS.
  2. #2 $34K
    PPI RECRUITES EMPLOYER PARTNERS AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND MENTORING TO THE PLANNING AND STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE 59 P-TECH 9-14 SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK. THESE SCHOOLS ARE IMPLEMENTING AN INNOVATIVE MODEL TO PREPARE TEENAGERS TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, AN AAS DEGREE AND WORKPLACE PREPARATION FOR AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB INTO A MIDDLE CLASS CAREER. THE SCHOOLS ARE PARTNERED WITH 41 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, LOCATED IN 9 OF THE 10 ECONOMIC REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AND SERVE OVER 7,500 STUDENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

National Civics Bee New York State Finals
Statewide civics competition for students, partnering with chambers of commerce to promote civic knowledge and engagement, with winners advancing to a national championship.
New York Business Defense Fund
Legal initiative that challenges government regulatory overreach and files amicus curiae briefs on behalf of New York businesses in state and federal courts.
P-TECH 9-14 Schools Support
Provides technical support, professional development, training, and mentoring to P-TECH schools across New York to prepare students for middle-class careers through combined high school and associate degree programs.
Public Education Campaign on Noncompete Agreements
Public outreach initiative to educate the general public about the economic impact of banning noncompete agreements in New York State.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Policy Advocacy & Research 2 activities
    • Conducting nonpartisan research on state policy and economic issues
      Produces in-depth research, data analysis, and policy recommendations on New York State governmental and economic issues, including competitiveness, workforce readiness, and STEM education, to support public policies that enhance economic growth. Projects are conducted with stakeholder input and funding from foundations such as Carnegie Corporation and Verizon Foundation.
    • Running public education campaigns on economic policy issues
      Creates public education campaigns to inform the general public about key economic policy issues in New York State, such as the economic risks of banning noncompete agreements, using outreach efforts and dedicated websites.
  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Filing amicus briefs in significant appellate litigation
      Files amicus curiae briefs in state and federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, to advocate on behalf of New York State businesses in significant legal cases such as Coinbase v. Suski.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Hosting public policy webinars and events
      Hosts ongoing webinars and events focused on public policy topics to engage stakeholders and disseminate research findings.
  • Youth Debate and Public Speaking Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing statewide civics competitions for students
      Hosts and organizes the New York State Finals of the National Civics Bee, a civics competition modeled on academic bees, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers of commerce. The competition engages students in proposing ideas to improve their communities, with recognition and cash prizes, and selects a winner to represent New York at the National Civics Bee in Washington, DC.
  • Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting P-TECH educational partnerships and student enrollment
      Recruits employer partners and provides technical support, training, and mentoring to P-TECH 9-14 schools across nine economic regions in New York State, serving over 7,500 students. Supported the enrollment of 3,000 P-TECH students in higher education institutions through industry-aligned six-year educational programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$254K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$80K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$284K
Cash$231K
Investments$0
Liabilities$102K
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -85.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HEATHER C MULLIGAN PRESIDENT & CEO 2 $495K
KENNETH J POKALSKY TRUSTEE 0 $263K
SUZANNE M JENSEN CPA CFO 1 $231K
board members · 5
  • ANNA MARIA MARITATO — CHAIR
  • DAWN BURLEW — TRUSTEE
  • DR KELLY CHEZUM — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES W KINNEAR — TRUSTEE
  • SHEILA APPEL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • American Bankers Association Partner — Cosigned amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner in Coinbase v. Suski.
  • American Tort Reform Association Partner — Cosigned amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner in Coinbase v. Suski.
  • Business Council of New York State Partner — Cosigned amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner in Coinbase v. Suski.
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York Funder — Provided grant funding for the development of a college success guide.
  • Cato Institute Partner — Cosigned amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner in Coinbase v. Suski.
  • Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America Partner — Cosigned amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner in Coinbase v. Suski.
  • College Board Partner — Partnered with the College Board to develop and launch new business-backed Advanced Placement courses.
  • Economic Leadership LLC Partner — Contracted to author the report "Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change" on behalf of the institute.
  • Greater Rochester Chamber Partner — Hosts a local civics bee competition as part of the National Civics Bee initiative.
  • Greater Utica Chamber Partner — Hosts a local civics bee competition as part of the National Civics Bee initiative.
  • Greater Utica Chamber Partner — Hosts a local civics competition as part of the National Civics Bee initiative.
  • NYS Economic Development Council Partner — Collaborated with PPI on a competitiveness project to improve economic conditions in New York State.
  • Seneca County Chamber Partner — Hosts a local civics competition as part of the National Civics Bee initiative.
  • Staten Island Chamber Partner — Hosts a local civics bee competition as part of the National Civics Bee initiative.
  • Staten Island Chamber Partner — Hosts a local civics competition as part of the National Civics Bee initiative.
  • The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Partner — Author of the report is Vice President of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Partner — Formal affiliation with The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to launch new AP courses focused on business and personal finance.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the National Civics Bee competition.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner — Partner in hosting the National Civics Bee New York State Finals.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner — Partnered to host the National Civics Bee New York State competition.
  • Verizon Foundation Funder — Provided funding for a project on bridging the STEM skills gap.
  • Workforce Development Institute Partner — Collaborates with WDI on workforce development initiatives and project planning.
  • business and industry representatives Partner — Collaborates with education professionals to design a six-year program aligned with workforce needs.
  • four chambers of commerce across New York State Partner — Collaborated with the Public Policy Institute of New York State to host the statewide civics competition.
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.

  • Civic Engagement Through Competitive Learning
    methodology: civics-competition
    By engaging students in civics through competitive, bee-style formats with recognition and prizes, we increase civic knowledge and motivation because structured competition stimulates participation and reinforces learning.
  • Evidence-Based Policy Advocacy
    methodology: evidence_based_policy_formulation
    By producing nonpartisan, research-driven analysis and policy recommendations, we influence public policy and economic development in New York State because credible, data-informed insights lead to more effective and widely accepted reforms.
  • Regulatory Reform for Economic Growth
    methodology: regulatory-oversight-challenge
    By challenging regulatory overreach and unconstitutional legislation, we promote a legislative environment conducive to business growth because reducing barriers enables private sector innovation and economic expansion in New York State.
  • Workforce-Aligned Education Reform
    methodology: workforce-aligned_education
    By aligning curriculum with labor market demands through skills mapping and project-based learning, we improve student outcomes and workforce readiness because real-world relevance increases engagement and skill retention.