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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 161431749 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B60Z · Education · Micro (<$100K) · cusecommunity.syr.edu
revenue
$8K
expenses
$121K
net assets
$208K
employees
0
volunteers
119
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Syracuse University Alumni Association fosters lifelong engagement among alumni and friends of Syracuse University. It supports alumni through affinity and identity-based groups, networking opportunities, and events that strengthen connections to the university. The organization promotes alumni involvement in mentoring, career development, and financial support for student initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Affinity and Special Identity Groups
Connects alumni through shared experiences such as student organizations, academic programs, military service, cultural identity, or campus activities including the Block S Club for former athletes and LGBTQ+ Advocates and Supporters
Alumni Immersion Trips
Organizes career-focused student trips to cities like Washington, D.C., and Boston where alumni mentor students and connect them with professional opportunities
Remembrance Scholars Program
Honors the 35 Syracuse University students who died in the Pan Am 103 tragedy; connects scholars who carry forward their legacy through service and leadership
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Alumni Community Building 3 activities
    • Hosts recurring alumni reunions and homecoming events
      Organizes annual Homecoming events, triennial on-campus Coming Back Together (CBT) reunions for Black and Latino alumni, traveling CBT reunions in U.S. and international locations, and yearly banquets for specific alumni groups such as WJPZ-FM.
    • Operates alumni affinity and identity-based groups with targeted programming
      Offers and supports affinity and special identity groups for alumni based on shared organizations, clubs, or identities, providing welcome communications, event invitations, and networking opportunities.
    • Organizes alumni social and networking events regionally and nationally
      Hosts local and regional alumni events such as happy hours, game watches, baseball game outings, and networking nights, including themed events at professional sports games and gatherings at local venues across the U.S.
  • Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
    • Administers post-graduation outcome tracking for students
      Conducts the First-Destination Survey to track employment, education, and other outcomes for graduating students, such as the Class of 2026.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates alumni-student mentorship and professional networking
      Operates an AI-powered networking tool and other initiatives to connect students and alumni for career advice, informational interviews, mentorship, and professional development.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funds scholarships and academic programs through alumni contributions
      Funds scholarships, academic programs, and student opportunities at Syracuse University by accepting donations and encouraging annual financial contributions through The Fund for Syracuse and targeted campaigns such as the Our Time Has Come Scholarship program.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Hosts virtual group career coaching sessions for alumni and students
      Provides recurring virtual group career coaching sessions covering job searching, resume and LinkedIn optimization, networking, and mock interviews for alumni and students across multiple dates annually.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Organizes student transition and welcome events
      Hosts New Student Send-Offs, Syracuse Welcome events for first-year students, and professional development events for recent graduates to support student transition and engagement.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizes alumni, students, and community members for service and engagement
      Recognizes recent graduates, long-term volunteers, current students, and members of the Syracuse University community for commitment, leadership, service, and extraordinary contributions to the university and broader community.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funds athletics excellence through event revenue allocation
      Directs a portion of ticket revenue from alumni events, such as the New York Mets game outing, to support the Athletics Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$4K52%
Program service revenue$3K35%
Investment income$10K129%
Other revenue$-9K
expenses
Total expenses$121K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$115K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$208K
Cash$177K
Investments$31K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$208K
Liquid reserves20.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -32.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAUREN VILLANEUVA INTERIM TREASURER 2 $344K
VALERIE SEIBERT SECRETARY 2 $17K
board members · 23
  • AIDAN LINDGREN — STUDENT MEMBER
  • ALISON MURRAY — DIRECTOR
  • ALLISON BRONSON — DIRECTOR AND CHAIR
  • ALONNA BERRY — VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
  • ANDREW BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW REGALADO — DIRECTOR
  • ANNA GINELLI — STUDENT MEMBER
  • BENJAMIN VASQUEZ — DIRECTOR
  • BILL GARGANO — DIRECTOR
  • CAREY NG — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE ABBOTT — DIRECTOR AND CHAIR
  • DANIEL KIMMEL — STUDENT MEMBER
  • DAVITA CARPENTER — DIRECTOR
  • ELISABETH DWYER — DIRECTOR AND CHAIR
  • EMILY CASTILLO-MELEAN — STUDENT MEMBER
  • FRANK SLAZER — DIRECTOR
  • GERMAN NOLIVOS — STUDENT MEMBER
  • JESSICA KERSHAW — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE MCCORMICK — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE WALPOLE — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN APPELBAUM — DIRECTOR
  • LAWRENCE LIN — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE BACKMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Career Services Partner — Partners with Career Services to help students connect with the alumni network.
  • FeedMore WNY Partner — Partner organization receiving support through the Bills Foundation's Huddle of Hunger Initiative.
  • Los Angeles Partner — Hosts regional events and alumni activities in the Los Angeles area through a dedicated regional website.
  • National Football League Partner — Partner in initiatives including Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, and Inspire Change, focused on cancer awareness, military appreciation, and social justice.
  • New York City Partner — Hosts regional events and alumni activities in the New York City area through a dedicated regional website.
  • New York Mets Partner — Collaborates with the New York Mets to host a joint branded alumni event at Citi Field.
  • Office of Multicultural Advancement Partner — Hosts Coming Back Together reunions and supports underrepresented students through mentorship and scholarship fundraising.
  • Providence Farm Collective Partner — Farmer-led and community-rooted agriculture organization in Orchard Park that receives support from the Buffalo Bills Foundation.
  • San Diego Padres Partner — Collaborates with the Syracuse University Alumni Club of San Diego to host a designated alumni night at Petco Park.
  • St. Luke’s Missionary Church Partner — Community organization collaborating with the Buffalo Bills Foundation on food distribution and outreach events.
  • Syracuse University Government — Host institution and primary affiliate of the alumni association.
  • Syracuse University Government — Primary affiliated institution with which the alumni association maintains a close relationship for engagement and fundraising.
  • Syracuse University Network — Core institutional affiliation and organizational home of the alumni association.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Alumni Career Services is part of Syracuse University, delivering career programming through the university's alumni association.
  • Syracuse University Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) Partner — Partners with the Alumni Association to strengthen alumni engagement and connection.
  • Urban Lodge Brewing Co. Partner — Host venue for the Alumni Club of CT/WMass Orange Hours event.
  • WJPZ-FM Alumni Association Partner — Collaborates to support alumni engagement through events and mentorship
  • Washington, D.C. Partner — Hosts regional events and alumni activities in the Washington, D.C. area through a dedicated regional website.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Affinity- and Geography-Based Community Building
    methodology: affinity_based_community_building
    By organizing regional events and affinity-based groups, the association strengthens alumni engagement, because shared identities, locations, or experiences foster deeper emotional and social connections to the university community.
  • Alumni Network-Leveraged Mentorship & Career Development
    methodology: peer_networking_for_mentorship
    By connecting students and alumni through peer-to-peer and AI-powered networking, the association fosters professional mentorship and career development, because structured access to experienced alumni increases student preparedness and strengthens lifelong engagement.
  • Lifelong Engagement Lifecycle Model
    methodology: lifelong_engagement_pipeline
    By engaging students early through philanthropy, service, and stewardship, the association builds a pipeline of lifelong alumni connections, because early participation establishes identity and habit of engagement that persists beyond graduation.