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Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc
Floral Park, NY · EIN 237325686 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · sobatbta.org
revenue
$153K
expenses
$144K
net assets
$610K
employees
0
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

To foster public awareness of TBTA Superior Officers' duties and public benefits and to promote safe working conditions and public safety.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Association (SOBA) is a union representing sergeants and lieutenants who serve as peace officers supervising operations at MTA Bridges and Tunnels in New York. The organization advocates for better working conditions, public safety, and members' rights through legislative engagement, public relations, and legal support. It also administers a scholarship fund for members' children and provides resources on employee benefits.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Legal Services Plan
Offers legal support resources and services to union members.
Legislative Services
Advocates for union members in Albany by advancing legislation to improve working conditions, protect benefits, and ensure member voices are heard in policy development.
Public Relations
Conducts public relations campaigns to highlight issues affecting members, defend their rights, and hold the TBTA accountable, often in partnership with Skelly Strategic Solutions.
SOBA Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to children of SOBA members for college or university education; established in 2017 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Administers scholarship programs for students
      Provides scholarships and related materials to students attending colleges or universities, supporting educational advancement.
  • Labor Representation for Law Enforcement 1 activity
    • Advocates for improved working conditions and member benefits through legislative and policy engagement
      Advances a legislative agenda and develops policy positions to improve working conditions, protect benefits, and support public safety for Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers. Collaborates with lawmakers and conducts public relations campaigns to highlight issues affecting members.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes member engagement events
      Plans and conducts recreational events for members, such as an annual fishing trip scheduled for 2025.
  • Retirement Benefits Education & Support 1 activity
    • Provides access to member resources and benefits information
      Offers active and retired members guidance and access to benefits plan information through NYSHIP, including provision of the NYSHIP General Information Book and online resources via a user-friendly website.
  • Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
    • Provides legal services plan access for members
      Offers members access to a legal services plan as part of member support and benefits offerings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$153K
Contributions & grants$147K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$144K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$610K
Cash$599K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$610K
Liquid reserves49.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Christina Lampropoulos — President
  • Dennis Lonergan — Vice President
  • John Weissmeier — Treasurer
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Davis & Ferber LLP Partner — Legal firm listed as a resource for members
  • Fuse Systems Partner — Supporter of Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc
  • General Vision Services Partner — Vision care provider listed as a benefit for members
  • McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP Partner — Legal firm listed as a resource for members
  • New York State Civil Service Department Government — Directs members to the state-run NYSHIP portal managed by the New York State Civil Service Department for benefits access.
  • Skelly Strategic Solutions Partner — Public relations and crisis management firm partnered with SOBA for public sector union advocacy.
  • The Bayhouse of Breezy Point Partner — Supporter of Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc
  • The Quinn Law Firm Partner — Legal firm listed as a resource for members
  • Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Government — Primary organizational affiliation for the benevolent association
  • Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc Government — SOBA Scholarship Fund supports members of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc.
  • ULA Network Partner — Supporter of Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc
  • Webster Bank Partner — Supporter of Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Superior Officers Benevolent Assoc Inc
  • lawmakers Partner — Collaborates with lawmakers to advance legislative priorities.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Education Support as Family Well-Being Strategy
    methodology: two_generation_support
    By providing scholarships to children of members, the organization enhances member well-being and long-term stability, because investing in family educational access strengthens morale, loyalty, and financial resilience within the member community.
  • Strategic Advocacy for Policy Change
    methodology: strategic_advocacy
    By engaging in targeted advocacy and collaborating with lawmakers, the organization influences policy development to reflect the needs of its members, because direct engagement with decision-makers amplifies member interests and shapes favorable outcomes.