named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Contract Negotiations Team
Bargains collective agreements on behalf of members with the school district
Grievance Committee
Handles member grievances through the formal procedure up to arbitration, advises the Executive Committee, and makes recommendations to the Association
Health Benefits Administration
Manages medical, dental, and vision benefits for active and retired members through the PPSTA Benefit Trust
Mentoring Committee
Facilitates mentor pairings for new teachers through interviews and recommendations to the Board of Education
New Member Committee
Supports new union members by easing their transition into the district and educating them about unionism and affiliations
Political Action Committee (COPE)
Advocates for pro-public education legislation and supports endorsed candidates at local, state, and federal levels
Public Relations Committee
Promotes public understanding of the Association, education values, and school programs through communication channels and community engagement
Scholarship Committee
Develops and administers scholarships for students in the Poughkeepsie school system as approved by the Representative Board
Social Committee
Organizes social activities to promote fellowship among PPSTA members
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advances public education through outreach and legislative advocacyWorks to build public understanding of the Association’s mission, educational values, and district philosophy through communication channels, while promoting legislative advocacy and supporting candidates who favor public education at local, state, and federal levels.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to students in the Poughkeepsie school systemPrepares and develops scholarships for students within the Poughkeepsie City School District, supporting educational advancement and access.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Funds political advocacy through member payroll deductionsOperates a voluntary, recurring payroll deduction program that enables members to fund political action and advocacy efforts, including support for pro-public education candidates and policies.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes social and engagement activities for membersOrganizes social events and activities to foster fellowship, strengthen relationships, and support member engagement among association members.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides healthcare benefits through a self-insured risk poolProvides healthcare benefits to active and retired members via a multi-employer government cost-sharing self-insured risk pool, ensuring coverage for union-covered educational professionals in the Poughkeepsie public schools.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Sponsors charitable events for community organizationsSponsors the "Putting For A Purpose" Charity Golf Tournament organized by Community Matters 2, Inc., contributing to broader community-based fundraising initiatives.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Supports community hunger relief and poverty alleviation programsConducts annual food drives for Dutchess Outreach, supports Toys for Tots toy donation campaigns, and hosts the “ROCK THE NEST” family event to help Sparrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley deliver meals to families affected by cancer, addressing local hunger and child poverty needs.
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Supports new teacher integration and mentorshipSupports new union members by promoting understanding of the PPSTA, NYSUT, and unionism, and conducts interviews to recommend mentor–new teacher pairings that ease the transition into the Poughkeepsie City School District.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15.77M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$12.71M81%
Investment income$525K3%
Other revenue$2.53M
expenses
Total expenses$16.05M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$16.46M
Cash$15.90M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.60M
Net assets$13.87M
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CHRISTOPHER KING — TRUSTEE
- DEBRA KARDAS — CHAIR
- DONALD STARK — SECRETARY
- HEATHER MARTINO — TRUSTEE
- KIM POPKEN — TRUSTEE- PPSTA PRES.
- LAURA TIETZ — TREASURER
- STEPHANIE VOLKLAND — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Network — Part of the national labor federation.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Nationally affiliated education union member.
- Community Matters 2, Inc. Partner — PPSTA sponsors the "Putting For A Purpose" Charity Golf Tournament organized by Community Matters 2, Inc.
- Dutchess Outreach Partner — PPSTA conducts yearly food drives to support Dutchess Outreach's hunger and relief programs.
- Health Navigator Partner — Provides health navigation services to PPSTA members as a free benefit
- HealthSCOPE Benefits Partner — Collaborates with PPSTA Benefit Trust to publish Machine-Readable Files for transparency in coverage
- NYSUT Government — Statewide affiliate that administers VOTE-COPE and provides rebates to PPSTA based on member contributions.
- NYSUT Network — PPSTA is affiliated with NYSUT, a state-level union representing education professionals.
- National Education Association Network — Nationally affiliated education association member.
- New York State United Teachers Network — Member of a 600,000-member state-level education union.
- Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers Association Partner — Administers trust fund providing healthcare benefits in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.
- Sparrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley Partner — PPSTA supports Sparrow’s Nest through its annual "ROCK THE NEST" fundraising event.
- Toys for Tots Partner — PPSTA supports Toys for Tots as part of its efforts to address child poverty.
- UMR Partner — Collaborates with PPSTA Benefit Trust to publish Machine-Readable Files for transparency in coverage
- UnitedHealthcare Partner — Collaborates with PPSTA Benefit Trust to publish Machine-Readable Files for transparency in coverage
strategies · 4
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.
- Health Navigation for Improved Outcomesmethodology: health-navigationBy providing guided access to healthcare through health navigation services, the organization improves members' health outcomes and reduces complexity during critical health events, because informed decision-making leads to more effective and timely care utilization.
- Nonpartisan Political Fundraising for Pro-Education Advocacymethodology: nonpartisan political fundraisingBy channeling member contributions into nonpartisan political fundraising, the organization advances pro-public education and pro-labor policy outcomes, because sustained financial support for aligned candidates shifts legislative priorities and protects public education interests.
- Structured Mentorship for Professional Integrationmethodology: structured-mentorship-pairingBy pairing experienced and new teachers in structured mentorship relationships, the organization improves integration into both district and union culture, because peer-supported onboarding increases retention, confidence, and institutional alignment.
- Union-Based Representation with Grievance Advocacymethodology: grievance-procedure-based-advocacyBy using a formal grievance procedure within a union representation framework, the organization resolves member concerns and influences workplace conditions, because structured escalation—including arbitration—strengthens labor rights and produces accountability in employment practices.