irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $435KTHE WCA WAS AWARDED A GRANT BY WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO CREATE THE HEALTHCARE TALENT PIPELINE PROGRAM (HTPP). THIS GRANT,WAS RENEWED IN 2024 AND IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND PLACE HEALTHCARE WORKERS WITH EMPLOYERS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. THE GOAL OF THE HTPP IS TO TRAIN 100 AND PLACE 85.THE WCA WAS AWARDED A SIMILAR GRANT FROM NYS. THE COUNTY ALSO AWARDED WCA THE CONNECT WESTCHESTER GRANT TO PRODUCE THE CONVERGE CONFERENCE AND THE WMEC GRANT TO TRAIN MUNCIPAL OFFICIALS ABOUT CLIMATE RESILIENCY STRATEGIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Connect Westchester
Produces the Converge Conference to expand digital connectivity and address broadband access gaps in underserved communities
Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program (HTPP)
Trains and places job seekers into healthcare roles such as CNA, CMA, and MAA with regional providers in Westchester County; funded through county and state grants
WMEC Climate Resiliency Training
Trains municipal officials in Westchester County on climate resiliency strategies and sustainable infrastructure planning
Y-Zone Work Program
Connects low-income households to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), provides technology skills education, and distributes internet-enabled devices
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 3 activities
- Career Pathways program for youthOperates a Career Pathways program that introduces high school students to careers in the healthcare sector.
- Healthcare Talent Pipeline ProgramTrains and places individuals into healthcare support roles such as CNA, CMA, and MAA with regional providers; as of May 2026, trained 400 participants and placed 300 graduates into jobs with over 50 healthcare providers, filling over 200 local jobs and generating $3.7 million in direct earnings from the first 104 hires. The program operates annually with specific goals, such as training 100 and placing 85 individuals in 2023.
- Workforce and education alignment collaborationFacilitates collaboration between regional healthcare providers and seventeen local colleges, BOCES, and career centers; also convenes the Workforce Development Committee of business, higher education, and nonprofit experts to build a sustainable talent ecosystem aligned with employer needs.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Career development and workforce resourcesProduces career guides for employers and jobseekers, sponsors SKILLS magazine featuring a Regional Talent Resource Guide, and organizes an annual regional workforce development summit that convenes hundreds of stakeholders to address recruitment and retention challenges, most recently held on March 19, 2026.
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Clean energy and sustainability information servicesCreated and maintains a searchable Clean Energy Portal and program guide in partnership with Pace University’s Energy and Climate Center to help businesses access federal and regional clean energy programs and incentives; also organizes virtual events and webinars to educate businesses about New York's energy future and available resources.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Convene Conference and regional economic eventsProduces the Converge Conference through the Connect Westchester Grant and hosts other virtual events and summits to advance regional economic development, including stakeholder engagement on real estate and housing issues.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Digital equity and inclusion initiativesOperates Y-Zone and Connect Westchester programs to improve digital equity, including deploying a Digital Navigator Corps, connecting 500 households to the Affordable Connectivity Program, and providing 300 clients with technology skills education and internet-enabled devices.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Housing policy development and advocacyDevelops and maintains the WCA Policy Playbook and co-developed a chapter on affordable housing with Pace’s Land Use Law Center, including model zoning ordinances and best practices; convened a stakeholder summit on the housing crisis and co-founded “Welcome Home Westchester” and the “5 in 2025 agenda” to address regional housing shortages.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Regional economic and business advocacyUnites and mobilizes professional leaders to advance regional economic development, modernize digital infrastructure, and promote smart growth; serves as the leading independent voice of Westchester’s business community by developing and advancing policies that support economic vitality and land use reform.
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
- Sustainability and climate resilience trainingCo-developed an online Sustainability Management curriculum with Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business for working professionals and trains municipal officials on climate resiliency strategies through the WMEC Grant.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Utility and healthcare sector advocacyConducted advocacy through the Blue Ribbon Task Force resulting in historic healthcare legislative reforms, including strengthened health insurer transparency and consumer protections; partnered with the New York Attorney General to secure a $50 million refund for small businesses overcharged by utility providers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.13M
Contributions & grants$779K37%
Program service revenue$1.35M63%
Investment income$740%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.88M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$850K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.37M
Cash$1.77M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL N ROMITA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $208K |
| JASON CHAPIN | DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $171K |
| AMY ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $143K |
board members · 22
- ALE FREDERICO — SECRETARY
- ALFRED DONNELLAN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREA CEFARELLI — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW WEISZ — DIRECTOR
- ASISH ARORA — DIRECTOR
- BRENDAN MEYER — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER FISHER — VICE-CHAIR
- DEBORAH NOVICK — DIRECTOR
- DEREK ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- FRANK FORTE — DIRECTOR
- HORACE ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD KLEIN CPA MS — DIRECTOR
- JAN FISHER — DIRECTOR
- JANE SOLNICK — DIRECTOR
- JAY PISCO — DIRECTOR
- JIM O'CONNOR — DIRECTOR
- JOHN COONEY JR — DIRECTOR
- JOHN FLANNERY — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH SIMONE — DIRECTOR
- JOSH RATNER — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN DRISCOLL — DIRECTOR
- KEN THEOBALDS — DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2024)
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- Builders & Realty Institute Partner — Participates in WCA-led coalition to coordinate housing programs and initiatives.
- CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association) Partner — National trade association partner to amplify support for local 5G and broadband infrastructure deployment.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Government — Engages with CMS regarding federal approval of the Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax to secure Medicaid funding for healthcare providers.
- City of Yonkers Funder — Provided grant funds through a New York State Community Block Fund Grant to support the Y-Zone program.
- Con Edison Partner — Participates in WCA-hosted virtual events and webinars as an expert organization on energy resources for businesses.
- Construction Industry Council Partner — Participates in WCA-led coalition to coordinate housing programs and initiatives.
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York Partner — Collaborative partner on digital connectivity and broadband initiatives.
- Fordham University Partner — Collaborated to provide an online course on organizational sustainability and strategic innovation.
- Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business Partner — Partners with the WCA to deliver an online Sustainability Management curriculum for working professionals.
- Greater NY Hospital Association Partner — Collaborates with the WCA Healthcare Consortium on healthcare advocacy and regional initiatives.
- Hospital Association of NYS Partner — Collaborates with the WCA Healthcare Consortium on healthcare advocacy and regional initiatives.
- Housing Action Council Partner — Participates in WCA-led coalition to coordinate housing programs and initiatives.
- IONA University Partner — Launched the World of Accounting and Finance program to support financial services workforce growth.
- Institutions of higher education Partner — Collaborates with institutions of higher education to support regional economic objectives.
- Long Island Association Coalition — Formed alliances to drive state government reform and economic development.
- Manhattanville College Partner — Collaborated on educational expansion projects in Westchester County.
- Mercy University Partner — Collaborates on economic and workforce development priorities.
- Municipalities Partner — Works with municipalities to advance regional economic development and policy initiatives.
- NORMET Partner — Partnered to create the state’s first federally designated patient safety organization.
- NY State Department of Labor Government — Partner organization supporting workforce development initiatives in the region.
- NYPA Partner — Participates in WCA-hosted virtual events and webinars as an expert organization on New York's energy future.
- NYSERDA Partner — Participates in WCA-hosted virtual events and webinars as an expert organization on New York's energy future.
- NYSWA (New York State Wireless Association) Partner — State-level association partner in advancing 5G and broadband infrastructure policy.
- NYers for 5G Partner — State-level advocacy group partner in building support for 5G infrastructure deployment.
- National Federation of Independent Business Coalition — Formed alliance to advocate for state government reform.
- New York Attorney General Partner — Collaborated to secure a $50 million refund for overcharged small businesses.
- New York Medical College Partner — Partnered on higher education expansion initiatives.
- New York State Funder — Awarded a grant to support the Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program.
- New York State Government — Advocates to New York State officials for timely disbursement of Medicaid and capital funds, regulatory relief, and healthcare workforce reforms.
- Nonprofit Westchester Partner — Assists with recruitment for the Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program alongside other nonprofit service providers.
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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.
- Convening Power to Drive Regional Policy and Collaborationmethodology: convening_powerBy convening influential business, civic, and cross-sector leaders, the organization advances regional economic development and policy change because collective leadership generates greater influence and alignment on shared priorities such as housing, digital infrastructure, and healthcare.
- Cross-Sector Talent Pipeline Developmentmethodology: workforce-academic_alignmentBy aligning workforce programs with employer needs through partnerships among healthcare providers, academic institutions, and training organizations, the organization builds sustainable local talent pipelines because coordinated systems reduce labor shortages and improve job-market fit.
- Policy Advocacy Through Stakeholder Mobilizationmethodology: stakeholder_mobilizationBy mobilizing coalitions of business and technology stakeholders, the organization drives policy change on issues like broadband access and community reinvestment because organized advocacy amplifies regional voice and pressures decision-makers.