irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH GUIDANCE CONCERNING BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS.
- #2 $0N/A
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Gas Operator Qualification (GOQ) Program
Administers operator qualification for NYC-licensed master plumbers and their technicians in Covered Tasks 86 (Inspections) and 87 (Maintenance/Repairs), including training, exams, and drug testing compliance under USDOT and NYS PSC requirements.
License Renewal Courses
Partners with CTLTC and SUNY Empire State College to offer required renewal courses for Master Plumber and Master Fire Suppression Contractor licenses in New York City.
Pipecaster Newsletter
Quarterly publication providing updates on code changes, regulatory developments, industry news, and upcoming events for the NYC plumbing and real estate sectors.
Plumbing Industry Lobby Day
Organizes annual advocacy event in Albany to engage state elected officials on energy policies, license integrity, insurance reform, and public health and safety issues affecting the plumbing industry.
Public Educational Seminars
Hosts seminars on topics such as Legionella prevention, water safety, gas safety, and renewable energy for building owners, managers, and the general public.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 2 activities
- Administering gas operator qualification programsOperates the NYC Gas Operator Qualification Program for licensed master plumbers and their technicians, including administering Covered Tasks 86 and 87. The foundation issues membership application packages, schedules drug and alcohol testing and training, administers written and practical exams, and issues QR cards to qualified individuals for utility compliance verification.
- Providing education and training for licensed plumbers and contractorsOffers educational courses and resources for licensed plumbers, including license renewal and operator qualification, in partnership with Construction Trades License Training Corporation and SUNY Empire State College. Courses are scheduled regularly, including planned offerings through 2026.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for plumbing and building safety legislation and policyEngages in legislative advocacy by testifying at New York City Council hearings and organizing lobbying efforts to influence policies related to plumbing codes, gas safety, energy policy, license integrity, insurance reform, and public health and safety. Successfully supported the enactment of Local Law 58 of 2019 and Intro. No. 1157-B.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Environmental advocacy in plumbing and water regulationAdvocates for environmental protection by promoting recycled materials and strengthening water and sanitary regulations to reduce wasteful water consumption in New York City.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing industry publications and resourcesProduces and publishes Pipecaster, a quarterly newsletter and resource for the plumbing and real estate industries in New York City, providing updates and technical information.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Providing guidance on building codes and regulationsOffers guidance to members on building codes and regulations, supporting compliance and professional standards within the plumbing industry in New York City.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Public education on health, safety, and building managementProvides education to the plumbing and real estate industries and the general public on health and safety matters, including Legionella, water safety, renewable energy, and gas safety, through regularly held public seminars for building owners and management professionals in NYC.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.48M
Contributions & grants$596K40%
Program service revenue$755K51%
Investment income$112K8%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$291K
Grants paid out$621
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.40M
Cash$1.65M
Investments$2.64M
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$4.38M
Liquid reserves48.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERENCE O'BRIEN | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 12 | $467K |
| APRIL MCIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $210K |
board members · 12
- ALEX GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
- ANGELO LEMODETIS — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY ALTIMARI — DIRECTOR
- BARR RICKMAN — TREASURER
- HARRIS CLARK — DIRECTOR
- LAWRENCE LEVINE — CHAIRMAN
- LOUIS BUTTERMARK — VICE CHAIRMAN
- MARC BRESLAW — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS KATRAGIS — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BELLI — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD TURCHIANO — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT LYONS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Con Edison Partner — Works with the Plumbing Foundation on operator qualification requirements and uses QR cards for compliance verification.
- Construction Trades License Training Corporation Partner — Partner organization collaborating on license renewal courses for NYC Licensed Master Plumbers and Master Fire Suppression Contractors.
- DOB Commissioner Tigani Government — Engages with the Department of Buildings leadership as part of industry outreach and collaboration.
- Master Plumbers Council Partner — Participates in the Gas Working Group to shape the operator qualification program administered by the Plumbing Foundation.
- National Grid Partner — Collaborates with the Plumbing Foundation on operator qualification program development and implementation.
- New York City Council Government — Engages with multiple NYC Council committees through testimony and advocacy on plumbing, gas safety, and building code legislation.
- New York City Department of Buildings Government — Collaborates with DOB on regulatory updates, license eligibility, inspection requirements, and policy implementation related to plumbing and gas safety.
- New York State Senate Government — Lobbied for or responded to state-level legislative actions, such as S.4738 on modular construction licensing requirements.
- Northeast Gas Association Partner — Collaborates with the Plumbing Foundation in developing and implementing the operator qualification program for Covered Tasks 86 and 87.
- SUNY Empire State College Partner — Partner institution collaborating on license renewal courses for NYC Licensed Master Plumbers and Master Fire Suppression Contractors.
strategies · 1
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.
- Policy Advocacy for Safe Plumbing Standardsmethodology: policy_advocacyBy advocating for stronger legislation and influencing policy, we secure the enactment and enforcement of safe plumbing codes, because systemic regulatory change produces widespread and durable public health and safety improvements.