irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS AN INSURANCE FUND WHICH ADMINISTERS GROUP LIFE PLANS FOR INSURED MEMBERS. REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
- #2 $0EDUCATING AND TRAINING MEMBERS AS UNION LEADERS AND PROVIDING THEM WITH JOB SKILL TRAINING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Civil Service Test Preparation
Offers free test prep booklets, online courses, and workshops to help members prepare for civil service examinations.
Member Benefits Program
Provides discounted insurance, legal services, credit cards, mortgages, and everyday purchases for CSEA members.
Organize a Union
Supports workers in forming unions through organizing committees, union card drives, and legal guidance under the National Labor Relations Act.
Volunteer Member Organizer (VMO) Program
Trains and mobilizes current CSEA members to lead organizing efforts in workplaces seeking union representation.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Administer group life and other insurance plans for members and retireesProvides access to group life, health, dental, vision, disability, home, automobile, and prescription insurance through an Employee Benefit Fund, administered via an insurance fund. Offers insurance resources specifically tailored for both active members and retirees.
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Advocacy for Worker Health and Leave Policies 1 activity
- Advance legislative protections for public worksites and workersHelped pass the Worksite Security Act after 9/11 to improve safety at public buildings and worksites, and advocated for broader workplace safety standards applicable to all public sector workers.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to members and dependentsFunds 18 annual $1,000 scholarships through the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship program, supporting educational advancement for union members and their families.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Deliver labor education and leadership training programsConducts labor education workshops on contract negotiation, administration, and union representation, and provides broader education and training to develop job skills and prepare members for union leadership roles.
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Expand union organizing rights to non-traditional workersSuccessfully advocated for legal changes enabling collective bargaining for home-based childcare providers and other non-traditional worker groups, broadening civil service union representation.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Prevent layoffs through economic advocacyEngaged in advocacy efforts during periods of economic uncertainty to avert thousands of public sector layoffs, protecting jobs and public services across New York State.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Protect member rights through legal representation and litigationProvides legal protection to members by engaging in litigation related to labor and employment law, and offers legal counsel to the organization and its standing board committees.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide civil service test preparation resourcesOffers free study guides, booklets, workshops, and online courses to help members prepare for civil service exams, delivered through both print and digital platforms including the MyCSEA App.
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Union Dues Collection and Administration 1 activity
- Provide member identification and dues management toolsOffers a member ID lookup tool using NYS employee ID digits and maintains an online dues payment system to support membership administration for retirees and active members.
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Labor Union Member Support Services 1 activity
- Support retiree members through dedicated servicesOperates a Retiree Division that offers benefits support, legal protection, pension advocacy, and an online dues payment system, while also advancing retirees’ rights and promoting their engagement in union activities.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocate for public employee labor rights and benefits reformSuccessfully campaigned to abolish the 72-hour work week, win sick leave, establish state salary and health insurance plans, secure grievance procedures, enact the Taylor Law, prevent pension raids, achieve permanent COLA for retirees, and stop IRS taxation of accrued leave time.
- Facilitate member engagement and democratic participationSupports member involvement in union decision-making through tools, conferences such as the Annual Delegates Meeting and AFSCME International Convention, and digital platforms like the MyCSEA App.
- Promote workplace safety through occupational health programsOperates one of the largest Occupational Safety and Health departments in the country to protect members, advocating for landmark standards in ergonomics and video display terminal safety, and promoting safe workplaces across public sector jobs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$160.33M
Contributions & grants$133.67M83%
Program service revenue$1.83M1%
Investment income$18.57M12%
Other revenue$6.27M
expenses
Total expenses$123.70M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$51.71M
Grants paid out$10.32M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$493.70M
Cash$8.50M
Investments$403.29M
Liabilities$103.25M
Net assets$390.45M
Liquid reserves40.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 25
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARY E SULLIVAN | PRESIDENT | 38 | $226K |
| PETER DIANA | DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL OPERA | 38 | $211K |
| SHARON LOVELADY-HALL | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT | 38 | $210K |
| DEAN ADAMS | DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIO | 38 | $208K |
| AMRITPAL SINGH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 38 | $206K |
| DAREN RYLEWICZ | LEGAL COUNSEL | 38 | $204K |
| NICOLE MEEKS | TREASURER | 38 | $146K |
| LESTER CROCKETT | REGION 2 PRESIDENT | 38 | $140K |
| RONALD BRIGGS | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 38 | $139K |
| RICHARD BEBO | SECRETARY | 38 | $128K |
| ANTHONY ADAMO | REGION 3 PRESIDENT | 1 | $124K |
| KENNETH GREENLEAF | REGION 5 PRESIDENT | 38 | $123K |
| STEPHEN HEALY | REGION 6 PRESIDENT | 38 | $120K |
| DENISE BERKLEY | FORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 38 | $118K |
| JARVIS BROWN | REGION 1 PRESIDENT | 38 | $70K |
| SHANA DAVIS | REGION 4 PRESIDENT | 38 | $34K |
| JERRY LARICCHIUTA | FORMER REGION 1 PRESIDENT | 38 | $17K |
| MICHELE DEL RA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $725 |
| BONNIE PETERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $705 |
| ERINE WEISKOPFF | DIRECTOR | 5 | $650 |
| HATTIE ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $555 |
| AMY SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $525 |
| CHRISTOPHER MYERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $525 |
| CHRISTOPHER VOGEL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $525 |
| CINDY POHLMANN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $525 |
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- AFSCME Network — CSEA collaborates with AFSCME on scholarships and discounted college programs for members and their families.
- AFSCME Network — CSEA hosts or invites members to attend the AFSCME International Convention, indicating formal affiliation with the national union network.
- AFSCME Network — CSEA is the largest affiliate of AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
- MetLife Partner — Cosponsors a $2,500 scholarship award with CSEA.
- Office of the State Comptroller PayServ Payroll System Government — Source of payroll data used for member ID verification
- Pearl Insurance Partner — Cosponsors a $2,500 scholarship award with CSEA.
- Public Employee Safety and Health Act Government — Led the passage of the state Public Employee Safety and Health Act to improve workplace safety standards.
- Taylor Law Government — Helped bring about the Taylor Law, which governs public employee labor relations in New York.
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.
- Collective Bargaining for Worker and Community Advancementmethodology: collective_bargaining_for_public_goodBy uniting workers through collective bargaining, the organization secures improved wages, benefits, and working conditions because worker power grows through solidarity; this also advances public service quality and social justice in communities served, linking labor gains to broader societal outcomes.
- Labor Education as Member Empowermentmethodology: labor_education_for_member_empowermentBy providing skills-based training and labor education, the organization increases member knowledge and effectiveness because informed members are more capable of exercising power in negotiations, representation, and union leadership roles.
- Multi-Level Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: multi-level_advocacyBy engaging in advocacy across local, state, and federal policy arenas, the organization advances worker rights because systemic improvements in labor standards require coordinated pressure at all levels of governance.
- Worker Unity as Foundational Powermethodology: strength_in_numbersBy organizing and maintaining strong member engagement and numerical unity, the union builds collective power because sustained participation and cohesion enable effective action in bargaining, advocacy, and workplace protection.