irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $209KSCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS PRESENTED TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
- #2 $0ENHANCING LEARNING CENTERS FOR HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Scholarships and Awards
Provides tuition scholarships and awards to students and faculty at Herkimer County Community College, including merit-based aid for top high school graduates in Herkimer County
Science Center Enhancement
Funded the construction and equipping of the Gaynor Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility housing laboratories for biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Establishing and maintaining a Veterans Memorial ParkEstablished and maintains a Veterans Memorial Park at the HCCC campus entrance, featuring a black granite wall engraved with the names of over 650 Herkimer County veterans.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Operating outdoor recreational and educational nature trailsMaintains a nature area with miles of marked trails, picnic facilities, black walnut plantations, a bluebird trail, deer exclosures, benches, shelters, and a published Nature Trail Guide to support year-round public access and environmental education.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating public art gallery and exhibitionsOperates the Cogar Art Gallery, open free to the public during weekday business hours, and schedules local, regional, and national art exhibitions.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Providing conference, meeting, and training facilitiesOffers conference and meeting spaces with coordinated arrangements, food services, and technical support, along with computer training facilities equipped with twenty workstations and projection capabilities for hands-on instruction.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships to students at Herkimer County Community CollegeFunds tuition scholarships for students at Herkimer County Community College, including merit-based awards for Herkimer County residents graduating in the top 15% of their high school class.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Supporting academic infrastructure at Herkimer County Community CollegeProvides funding and support for the enhancement of learning centers and academic facilities, including financing the construction of a state-of-the-art science center with laboratories and a greenhouse.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.14M
Contributions & grants$170K15%
Program service revenue$752K66%
Investment income$159K14%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$898K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$166K
Grants paid out$209K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$12.56M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$7.36M
Liabilities$2.63M
Net assets$9.93M
Liquid reserves115.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +27.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS LAINO | TREASURER | 1 | $307K |
| CYNTHIA GABRIEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $102K |
board members · 9
- ALICIA BROCKWAY — BOARD MEMBER
- C SONIA MARTINEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK KAPUSTA — PRESIDENT
- HARRISON HUMMEL III — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK K KAUCHER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK VIVACQUA — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN LUPPINO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL STALTERI — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA SMITH — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Adirondack Bank Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Beebe Construction Services, Inc. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- CTM Corporation Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Country Marketing Ltd. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- EDsmart.org Government — Ranked Herkimer County Community College #1 in New York State based on economic value, affordability, student satisfaction, and academic success in 2024.
- Edward Manning Gaynor Jr. and Shirley Augar Gaynor Partner — Named in honor of Edward Manning Gaynor Jr. and Shirley Augar Gaynor, indicating a donor relationship.
- Enea Family Funeral Home Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Excellus Health Plan, Inc. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Fiberdyne Labs, Inc. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- First Source Federal Credit Union Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Gaynor Trust Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- HCCC Alumni Association Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner — Primary beneficiary of scholarships, awards, and learning center enhancements.
- Herkimer County Community College Partner — Hosts the Cogar Gallery on its campus in partnership with the Herkimer County College Foundation Inc.
- Herkimer County Legislature Government — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Intelligent.com Government — Ranked Herkimer County Community College #1 for affordability and #8 overall among 22 community colleges in 2023.
- JMZ Architects and Planners, P.C. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Mohawk Valley Gives Partner — Collaborates with the Mohawk Valley Gives Campaign to support student opportunities at Herkimer County College.
- Remington Arms Co., Inc. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Saunders Kahler LLP Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- The Crocker Agency Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
- Waterfront Grille Partner — Donor to the Elements Campaign supporting the Science Center
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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- Financial and Programmatic Support for Community College Studentsmethodology: institutional_support_for_community_collegeBy providing financial resources and enhancing college programs, the foundation increases access to education and supports student success at Herkimer County Community College, because direct institutional support addresses systemic barriers to affordability and academic engagement.