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STONY BROOK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPSINC
STONY BROOK, NY · EIN 810649926 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE M99 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · sbvac.org
revenue
$127K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$16K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) is a nonprofit, student-run emergency medical service providing 24/7 pre-hospital care to Stony Brook University and the surrounding community. All members are unpaid volunteers trained to state-certified EMT or paramedic levels. The organization operates three ambulances and a responder vehicle, responding to campus emergencies and assisting regional agencies when needed.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Clubs and Organizations Collaboration
Provides customized first aid and emergency response training sessions for campus groups including fraternities, residence halls, and athletic teams
Community CPR and First Aid Education
Offers low-cost AHA CPR courses and free Stop the Bleed, vitals, and first aid training to the campus and local community
Emergency Medical Response
24/7 emergency ambulance service for the Stony Brook University campus and surrounding areas, staffed by volunteer EMTs and paramedics
Probationary Member Training
Semester-long program teaching EMT-B protocols and SBVAC operations; includes lectures, skills practice, and supervised field experience
Teddy Bear Clinics
Outreach program bringing ambulances and medical demonstrations to preschools and scout troops to teach basic first aid
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to student volunteers
      Distributes scholarships to student members of SBVAC to assist with tuition and academic expenses, supporting their continued participation and education.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Delivers community emergency medical training
      Offers regular CPR certification courses through the American Heart Association, Stop the Bleed training, first aid education, and Hands-Only CPR outreach to community members, schools, and organizations. Also conducts Teddy Bear Clinics and Girl Scout trainings to teach children about emergency response.
  • Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
    • Manages internal operations and volunteer training
      Oversees recruitment, training, scheduling, and records management for volunteer EMTs and probationary members; manages vehicle maintenance, medical supply ordering, and organizational recordkeeping including call statistics and patient care documentation.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Offers financial assistance for ambulance services
      Operates a financial hardship waiver program that allows patients unable to pay copays, deductibles, or transport charges to receive care without upfront costs, ensuring equitable access to emergency medical services.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Provides emergency ambulance services
      Provides 24/7 emergency medical response and transportation services to the Stony Brook University campus and surrounding community as a NY State certified agency, operating three ambulances and one responder car to manage simultaneous calls. Services are provided without delay or denial based on ability to pay.
  • Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
    • Provides event medical standby and outreach services
      Offers ambulance or roaming crew medical standby services for campus and community events, and conducts tabling events and educational sessions to promote emergency preparedness and public health awareness.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$127K
Contributions & grants$127K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$45K
Cash$36K
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Center for Prevention and Outreach Partner — Collaborates with the Center for Prevention and Outreach to educate peers on emergency response and increase community engagement with the ambulance corps.
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Government — Provided guidance and oversight in developing SBVAC's billing approach
  • Long Island State Veterans Home Partner — SBVAC responds to medical emergencies at the Long Island State Veterans Home upon request.
  • Mather Hospital Partner — Recognized SBVAC with a Certificate of Appreciation, indicating a collaborative relationship with the hospital.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Provided guidance and oversight in developing SBVAC's billing approach
  • ProClaim Partner — Third-party billing service that processes insurance payments and handles hardship waiver requests
  • SUNY Government — Provided guidance and oversight in developing SBVAC's billing approach
  • Stony Brook University Government — Provides funding and oversight for SBVAC operations
  • Stony Brook University Network — Hosts the donation portal for the SBVAC Alumni Endowed Scholarship through its alumni and friends giving platform.
  • Stony Brook University Network — Registered student organization at Stony Brook University committed to supporting campus community safety.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates with SBVAC to provide emergency medical services on campus.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Located on university property at 100 Gymnasium Road off John S. Toll Rd, near the Simons Center, indicating operational integration with the university campus.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Primary service area and likely operational partner for emergency medical services.
  • Student Government Government — Current funder of SBVAC through student activity fees
  • University CPO Partner — Collaborated with SBVAC on COVID outreach initiatives.
  • other EMS agencies Partner — Serves as a liaison organization for coordination and communication.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Care-First Financial Model
    methodology: care-first billing
    By delivering emergency medical care before billing and using third-party services to manage claims, we ensure treatment is not delayed by financial concerns, because removing cost as a barrier at the point of service upholds equitable access and patient trust.
  • Collegiate EMS Training Pipeline
    methodology: collegiate_ems_model
    By recruiting students without prior EMS experience and providing in-house training paired with certification sponsorship, we develop a sustainable pipeline of qualified emergency responders, because lowering entry barriers increases participation and ensures continuity within a student-based service model.
  • Community Emergency Preparedness Through Bystander Training
    methodology: bystander_intervention
    By training laypeople in life-saving interventions such as Hands-Only CPR and bleeding control, we increase community resilience during emergencies, because equipping non-medical individuals with skills improves immediate response outcomes before professional help arrives.
  • Inter-Agency Coordination for Integrated Response
    methodology: inter-agency-cooperation
    By collaborating with law enforcement, fire departments, and other EMS agencies, we ensure a unified and professional emergency response, because coordinated protocols across agencies improve scene safety, resource efficiency, and patient outcomes.
  • Volunteer-Based Emergency Response Model
    methodology: volunteer-based emergency response
    By relying on highly trained unpaid volunteers who meet or exceed state certification standards, we deliver professional-level emergency medical transport services, because this model sustains operational capacity through community commitment and reduces reliance on costly paid staffing.