irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KSIXTEEN SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED AT $2,000 - $3,000 EACH BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Concrete Conversations Podcast
Podcast series featuring discussions on industry topics, innovations, and best practices in concrete design and construction
Green Concrete Initiative
Develops and promotes guidelines for low-carbon concrete use, including environmental product declarations and carbon grading proposals
Roger H. Corbetta Awards
Annual awards program recognizing excellence in concrete design and construction in the New York metropolitan area and out-of-area projects by member companies
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students based on academic achievement, supporting education in fields related to the concrete industry
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 2 activities
- Advocate for improved concrete construction standardsContributes to revisions of building codes, develops supplementary rules and regulations, and prepares manuals of recommended practices through technical committees to advance concrete construction standards.
- Produce and distribute technical resourcesProduces the "Concrete Conversations" podcast series and distributes technical information from ACI, CRSI, ASTM, and other bodies on design, construction, and testing practices to support quality concrete construction.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to studentsProvides financial scholarships to students, including children of members, based on academic achievement. In 2026, nine scholarships were awarded, and in another cycle, sixteen scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 each were awarded.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Host educational events and forumsOrganizes regular meetings, educational seminars, and an annual awards dinner to promote knowledge exchange and recognize excellence in architectural and engineering design, construction, and workmanship of concrete structures.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Deliver ACI certification training and examsOffers ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I and ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification training classes, and administers written, performance, and plan reading exams for certification purposes in the New York area.
- Develop sustainability guidelines for concreteCreated Green Concrete Guidelines that include metrics such as cement weight, normalized cement weight for strength, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and self-calculated Global Warming Potential for A1 emissions to reduce environmental impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$475K
Contributions & grants$23K5%
Program service revenue$438K92%
Investment income$35K7%
Other revenue$-21K
expenses
Total expenses$502K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$27K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.21M
Cash$2.20M
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves52.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENA VEGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $145K |
| CASIMIR BOGNACKI | DIRECTOR/EDUCATIONAL CHAIRMAN | 4 | $110K |
| COLIN REED | DIRECTOR | 4 | $4K |
board members · 22
- ANTONIO MARTINS — DIRECTOR
- AYMAN BAKI — PRESIDENT
- BENJAMIN PIMENTEL PE — 2ND REMOVED PAST PRESIDENT
- BILL LYONS — MEMBER
- CARL COLUMBO — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS GOMEZ — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS HILL — DIRECTOR
- EDDIE MCWILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- ELI GOTTLIEB PE — SECRETARY
- FORTUNATO ORLANDO — DIRECTOR
- FRANK TOWNSEND — DIRECTOR
- JOHN FILIBERTO — TREASURER
- KARL VAMOS — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH KRAUTHEIM — MEMBER
- LEO FONTANTA — DIRECTOR
- MAGGIE KWAN — PAST PRESIDENT
- MARISA HARTE — DIRECTOR
- MARK WIERCISZEWSKI — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL J MARCHESE PE — 3RD REMOVED PAST PRESIDENT
- MIKE SCHERMERHORN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL ZOLTANETZKY JR — MEMBER
- PETER J RUTTURA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- ASTM Partner — Distributes information from ASTM related to design criteria, materials, testing procedures, and construction practices.
- American Concrete Institute Network — CIB is the New York City Chapter of the American Concrete Institute.
- American Concrete Institute Partner — Collaborates on the scholarship program, as indicated by the webpage title.
- American Concrete Institute Partner — Distributes information from the American Concrete Institute on concrete practices and standards.
- American Concrete Institute Partner — Partner organization referenced in website domain and context
- American Society of Testing and Materials Partner — Distributes ASTM standards related to concrete design, construction, and testing.
- CRSI Partner — Distributes information from CRSI related to design criteria, materials, testing procedures, and construction practices.
- Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Partner — Distributes information from the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute on concrete reinforcement practices.
- JDS Development Partner — Owner of the 111 West 57th Street project.
- Manhattan Concrete Partner — Concrete construction subcontractor for the superstructure of 111 West 57th Street.
- New York City Department of Buildings Government — Engages with the NYC Department of Buildings on proposed embodied carbon regulations and clean construction initiatives.
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection Government — Responds to low carbon concrete specifications released by the NYC DEP.
- Office of General Services (New York State) Government — Responds to and aligns with NYS OGS Buy Clean Concrete Guidelines requiring Environmental Product Declarations and emissions limits for state-funded projects.
- Parkside Construction Partner — Concrete construction subcontractor for the foundation of 111 West 57th Street.
- SHoP Architects Partner — Designer of the 111 West 57th Street project.
- Starchapter Partner — Uses Starchapter for online meeting registration, membership management, and event management.
- WSP USA Partner — Structural engineer for the 111 West 57th Street project recognized by CIB.
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.
- Industry-Wide Collaboration to Advance Sustainabilitymethodology: sustainable industry educationBy aligning all sectors of the concrete industry through coordinated education and roadmap development, the organization advances decarbonization and sustainable practices because collective action enables systemic change in material standards and environmental performance.
- Promotion of Concrete as a High-Performance Materialmethodology: material-standards-promotionBy advocating for concrete as a preferred construction material through education and recognition of excellence, the organization raises industry standards because public and professional recognition reinforces demand for quality design and innovation.
- Technical Education to Improve Industry Standardsmethodology: technical_educationBy providing technical education and certification training to industry professionals, the organization improves the quality and consistency of concrete design and construction because skilled practitioners apply standardized, evidence-based methods in their work.