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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 141781912 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S50Z · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · universityheights.org
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$3.4M
net assets
$710K
employees
94
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT OF THE ACADEMIC, MEDICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF THE INSTITUTIONS NAMED IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

University Heights Association Inc supports the academic, medical, and scientific environment for faculty and students at affiliated institutions in Albany and Troy, NY. The organization primarily provides public safety and transportation services across multiple campuses. It operates 24/7 security patrols, dispatch, and shuttle services to ensure campus safety and connectivity.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Public Safety Dispatch
Centralized dispatch center handling emergency and non-emergency calls, radio communication with officers, and monitoring of alarms and CCTV systems
Public Safety Services
24/7 security operations including foot, vehicle, and static patrols across member institution campuses in Albany and Troy
Shuttle Van Service
Transportation service operating between Russell Sage College campuses in Troy and Albany, as well as to local destinations
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Campus and Residential Safety Services 2 activities
    • Operates 24/7 campus public safety services
      Runs a continuous public safety program with walking patrols, vehicle patrols, and static posts to ensure safety across campus grounds.
    • Provides public safety dispatch services
      Operates a dispatch system that connects members of the campus community with on-site public safety officers and external agencies as needed.
  • Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
    • Operates inter-campus and local shuttle service
      Runs a shuttle service transporting students and faculty between the Troy and Albany campuses and to local destinations.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Supports academic and scientific environment at partner institutions
      Provides support for faculty and students in academic, medical, and scientific settings at specified institutions, fostering collaboration and educational advancement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.24M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.23M100%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$114
expenses
Total expenses$3.43M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.93M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$831K
Cash$395K
Investments$0
Liabilities$121K
Net assets$710K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT SEARS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY 40 $134K
board members · 6
  • CINNAMON CARLARNE — SECRETARY
  • MATTHEW SHAFTEL — CHAIR
  • MICHELE VIEN — DIRECTOR
  • RICK BARTHELMAS — TREASURER
  • TOYIN TOFADE — VICE CHAIR
  • VICTOR RAUSCHER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Partner — Member institution collaborating with University Heights Association on education, health care, and neighborhood development.
  • Albany Law School Partner — Member institution collaborating with University Heights Association on education, health care, and neighborhood development.
  • Russell Sage College Partner — Member institution collaborating with University Heights Association on education, health care, and neighborhood development.
  • SAGE/ACPHS/Law School Partner — Provides public safety and shuttle services in support of the SAGE/ACPHS/Law School community.
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.

  • Integrated Patrol Response Model
    methodology: integrated_patrol_response
    By combining mobile and foot patrols with real-time radio communication, we achieve faster and more adaptive security responses because this integrated approach allows for immediate coordination and deployment based on live situational updates.
  • Multi-Institutional Collaboration for Community Development
    methodology: multi-institutional_collaboration
    By fostering collaboration among three educational institutions, we amplify community development and public safety impact because shared resources, expertise, and coordinated action generate stronger, more sustainable outcomes than isolated efforts.