irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0INTEREST INCOME
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Seniority List Management
Tracks work history and seniority for fair work assignment distribution across venues
Shop Steward Representation
Provides on-site union representation at venues including Yankee Stadium, MSG, and US Open
Work Availability Surveys
Collects availability from members for upcoming events at venues like Citi Field and concerts
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 3 activities
- Deploys usher and ticket taker staff for events at major venuesAssigns and deploys licensed ushers and ticket takers to events including home stands and games at Citi Field, Maimonides Park, Nassau Coliseum, and the Staten Island FerryHawks, with scheduled call times and event-specific staffing needs.
- Maintains seniority lists for usher and ticket taker staffManages and publishes seniority lists for usher and ticket taker staff at venues including Nassau Coliseum and other locations, using work or "shaping" requirements to determine eligibility and future assignment priority.
- Recruits and hires usher and ticket taker staffAccepts applications, conducts interviews, and processes credentials for usher and ticket taker positions at various venues, including requiring submission of I-9 documents and coordinating with USTA for candidate processing.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Administers event work requirements for membership standingEnforces annual work or shaping requirements for members, including mandates to work 10 total events (with at least one non-baseball event) to maintain standing, and 20 events for eligibility in MLB Playoffs and World Series assignments.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Represents licensed ushers and ticket takers at major venues in New YorkAdvocates for and represents licensed ushers and ticket takers employed at major event venues across New York, ensuring labor rights and assignment eligibility through unionized representation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$358K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$275K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$144K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$476K
Cash$474K
Investments$0
Liabilities$53K
Net assets$423K
Liquid reserves20.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUDY MARINACCI | BUSINESS AGENT | 40 | $60K |
| CARLO FOTI | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 20 | $30K |
| RUSS SMILOWITZ | PRESIDENT | 20 | $15K |
| STEVE JANDOVITZ | RECORDING SECY | 20 | $2K |
board members · 5
- ERIC ALBERT — TRUSTEE
- JESSE CERRATO — TRUSTEE
- KATHY IGEL — TRUSTEE
- PAUL LICATA — TRUSTEE
- PETER YANNELLO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Citi Field Partner — Coordinates usher staffing and interview scheduling with Citi Field for events.
- Citi Field Partner — Provides licensed usher and ticket taker services at Citi Field
- Madison Square Garden (MSG) Partner — Coordinates usher staffing and interview scheduling with Madison Square Garden for events.
- Maimonides Park Partner — Provides ushering and ticket-taking staff for events at Maimonides Park.
- Nassau Coliseum Partner — Assigns usher and ticket taker staff to events at the venue and maintains a seniority list specific to the location.
- Rudy Marinacci Partner — Business Agent responsible for handling employment applications.
- Staten Island FerryHawks Partner — Provides ushering and ticket-taking services for the Staten Island FerryHawks at events.
- US Open Partner — Coordinates interviews and likely employment opportunities for members at the US Open tennis tournament
- USTA Government — Issues USTA credentials to ushers as part of the hiring and onboarding process.
- Yankee Stadium Partner — Provides ushering and ticket-taking services at Yankee Stadium events.
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.
- Labor Representation and Employment Security Modelmethodology: labor-representationBy advocating for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and job security, the organization ensures member retention and stable workforce participation, because workers are more likely to remain engaged when their rights and livelihoods are protected.
- Seniority-Based Incentive Systemmethodology: seniority-based_staffingBy tying work eligibility and assignment preferences to seniority earned through continued participation across diverse events, the organization ensures reliable and flexible staffing, because workers are incentivized to remain available and accumulate experience to access better opportunities.