irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21KAnnual Meetings and Awards
- #2 $21KEvents
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Meetings and Awards
Hosts annual meetings and recognition events to celebrate achievements in landscape architecture and advance professional practice.
Events
Organizes professional events including lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities for members across the chapter territory.
Student Chapters
Sponsors and supports student chapters at educational institutions within the chapter territory to engage future landscape architects.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for landscape architecture professionals and studentsAdvocates on behalf of landscape architecture professionals and students in the New York Metropolitan-Long Island region, including engagement with state-level elected officials through initiatives such as NYSCLA Lobby Day, where the organization secures commitments to support prioritized legislation. The organization has participated in annual advocacy events at the New York State Capitol.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicating news and resources to membersDistributes a bi-weekly newsletter and maintains an RSS newsfeed called The Dirt to share news, events, and media coverage relevant to landscape architecture with chapter members. Also provides access to Landscape Architecture Magazine as part of member benefits.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitating networking and community engagementHosts regular networking opportunities for members, including emerging professionals, through events such as the annual President’s Dinner (held yearly since at least 2022), local networking gatherings, concerts, competitions, and receptions for fellows and award recipients.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Hosting educational and professional development eventsPlans and hosts a calendar of educational programs including CEU-accredited courses, symposia on urban climate challenges, plant identification walks, site tours at historic landscapes, and leadership development programs for firm leaders. These include recurring events such as Climate Action Forums, Open Studio events, and walking tours focused on ecological resilience.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Organizing annual awards and recognition programsRecognizes excellence in landscape architecture through an annual awards program, including organizing the Design Awards Reception each year, producing certificates and presentation materials, and reviewing award categories and submission guidelines annually. The chapter also elects honorary members and recognizes member accomplishments across career stages via a Member Spotlight series.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting professional advancement and institutional engagementIdentifies and supports 2–5 candidates annually for elevation to the ASLA Council of Fellows by reviewing and submitting applications. Petitions for sponsorship of student chapters at academic institutions and establishes or dissolves committees to advance the chapter’s mission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$398K
Contributions & grants$305K77%
Program service revenue$82K21%
Investment income$8K2%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$367K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$120K
Grants paid out$17K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$519K
Cash$519K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$519K
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +183.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane S Katz | Executive Director | 40 | $111K |
board members · 14
- Amy Motzny — Director
- Amy Verel — Director
- Anchalee Phaosawasdi — President
- David Russo — Treasurer
- Elizabeth Moskalenko — Trustee
- Jacob Glazer — Director
- Jason Bajor — Secretary
- Jennifer Nitzky — Trustee
- Nancy Prince — Director
- Nicholas Koster — Director
- Nicholas Pettinati — Director
- Sama Azadi — Director
- Stephen Godanis — Director
- Taewook Cha — Director
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- AIANY Partner — Co-presents the 2026 “PlanScapeArch” symposium with ASLA-NY and APANY Metro.
- APANY Metro Partner — Co-presents the 2026 “PlanScapeArch” symposium with ASLA-NY and AIANY.
- ASLA Council of Fellows Network — Submits candidate applications for fellowship elevation to the national ASLA Council of Fellows.
- ASLA National Network — Coordinates with ASLA National on public awareness campaigns and DEI initiatives.
- ASLA National Network — Coordinates with ASLA National to nominate members for the Council of Fellows and submits finalized applications.
- American Society of Landscape Architects Network — New York Chapter of the national professional association representing landscape architects.
- American Society of Landscape Architects Network — State chapter of the national professional society for landscape architects
- American Society of Landscape Architects National Network — ASLA-NY members are automatically members of the national ASLA organization, which administers chapter membership.
- Bjarke Ingels Group: BIG Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 President's Dinner.
- CCNY Student Chapter Partner — Partners with the CCNY student chapter to engage students in the profession.
- Columbia University Partner — Paul Friedberg served as an adjunct professor.
- GrowUp GreenWalls Partner — Collaborates on educational programming about living walls and biophilic design.
- Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Partner — Features practitioners from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in a webinar series on green schoolyards and stormwater resilience.
- Milwaukee Public Schools Partner — Features practitioners from Milwaukee Public Schools in a webinar series on green schoolyards and stormwater resilience.
- NYSCLA Partner — Collaborates with NYSCLA to track licensure issues and state legislation affecting landscape architecture.
- NYU-ASLA Partner — Collaborates with ASLA-NY on advocacy efforts, including joint participation in NYSCLA Lobby Day.
- New York Botanical Garden Partner — Cocurates events such as the Landscape Design Summer Intensive Program and botanical research talks.
- New York State Council of Landscape Architects Coalition — ASLA-NY participates in NYSCLA's annual Lobby Day and is represented within the council.
- New York State Council of Landscape Architects Partner — Sister site for locating landscape architects by name, firm, or county in New York State.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Paul Friedberg served as an adjunct professor.
- Studio Zewde Partner — Hosts Open Studio events in collaboration with Studio Zewde to showcase the firm’s work and foster professional connections.
- The City College of New York Partner — Collaborated to establish the first undergraduate Urban Landscape Architecture program in 1970.
- The Cultural Landscape Foundation Partner — Produced multimedia content including an oral history and biography of Paul Friedberg.
- The Trust for Public Land Partner — Nette Compton, ASLA-NY President, serves as Associate Director of City Park Development at The Trust for Public Land.
- Waterfront Alliance Partner — Collaborates on the City of Water Day Opening Ceremony & Cardboard Kayak Race as part of joint public engagement programming.
strategies · 5
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.
- Advancing ecological resilience through landscape designmethodology: ecological_resilience_through_designBy applying landscape architecture to urban and public spaces, the organization improves ecological resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change, because designed environments can simultaneously enhance functionality, livability, and environmental adaptation.
- Advancing public welfare through professional education and leadershipmethodology: education_and_leadershipBy strengthening education, leadership, and professional standards in landscape architecture, the organization advances public welfare, because improved knowledge and skill lead to better-designed environments that serve community needs more effectively.
- Driving policy change through advocacy and coalition buildingmethodology: policy_advocacyBy advocating for legislation and forming coalitions with allied organizations, the organization advances climate resilience, equity, and environmental justice, because systemic change requires coordinated influence on policy and shared agendas across sectors.
- Integrating art and science in landscape design for functional and aesthetic outcomesmethodology: art-science_integration_in_landscape_designBy combining artistic expression with scientific planning, the organization creates environments that are both visually compelling and ecologically effective, because interdisciplinary integration strengthens design innovation and real-world performance.
- Using evidence-based and inclusive design to improve public spacesmethodology: evidence-based_designBy integrating empirical research and inclusive design principles, the organization creates public spaces that are responsive to user needs and promote equity, because designs grounded in data and accessibility foster broader community engagement and social benefit.