irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $117KRESOURCE ACCESS PROJECTS; TRAVEL GRANTS FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Departmental Allocation
Distributes funding ranging from $1,600 to $3,500 annually to graduate departments based on size to support community-building activities and resources
Distinguished Travel Award (DTA)
Prestigious one-time award of up to $1,400 for graduate students presenting work at high-impact conferences, performances, or professional meetings
Graduate Research Travel Reimbursement
Reimburses up to $400 for travel expenses incurred during dissertation research at institutions like Brookhaven National Lab or Cold Spring Harbor
PhD Works Awards for Career Exploration (ACE)
Offers up to $750 to support PhD and Master’s students in career exploration activities outside traditional academic research tracks
Professional Development Fund (PDF)
Reimburses graduate students up to $500 annually for professional development expenses including course subscriptions, society memberships, and conference registration fees
Recreation - Cultural Events
Reimburses up to $100 per year for cultural activities such as theater, concerts, museums, and sports events
Recreation - Fitness
Provides up to $100 annually for fitness-related expenses including gym memberships, fitness classes, and race registration fees
Resource Access Project (RAP)
Provides up to $800 annually in reimbursement for travel and related expenses when presenting research at academic conferences; requires departmental approval
Student Clubs and Organizations Funding
Provides up to $200 per graduate student member (capped at $1,600) to officially recognized student clubs with graduate student participation
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Administers funding programs for graduate student professional and academic developmentAwards and administers competitive travel grants, reimbursements, and financial aid to graduate students for presenting research at academic conferences, attending workshops, conducting external research, and participating in career exploration activities beyond traditional academic paths. Specific programs include the Distinguished Travel Award and Resource Allocation Project, with reimbursement caps ranging from $400 to $750 depending on purpose.
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Student Government Representation 1 activity
- Advocates for graduate student interests with university administrationServes as the primary liaison between the graduate student body and university administration, advocating on issues such as funding, health insurance, housing, discrimination, academic standing, and work-related concerns. Mediates conflicts, assesses policy impacts, and recommends changes to improve graduate student welfare.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Builds organizational capacity through governance and staffingMaintains and revises organizational bylaws via a constitution that defines mission and structure, last revised October 26, 2023. Hires an Administrative Manager and receives strategic guidance from a faculty advisor who supports policy navigation, programming development, and operational oversight.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Conducts internal governance and electoral operationsPlans and conducts Executive Council elections, establishes eligibility criteria and procedures, publishes certified results, and adjudicates grievances filed by members against GSO representatives or committees. Maintains administrative systems for transparent financial disbursement and organizational accountability.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Operates emergency and personal development financial support programsManages the Graduate Student Emergency Relief Fund to assist students in financial need and offers reimbursement programs for personal development expenses, including fitness memberships (free monthly access or up to $100 reimbursement) and cultural/artistic event participation (up to $100 annually per student).
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Provides financial and administrative training and oversightTrains treasury team members on reimbursement procedures and ICP management, oversees budget planning and expenditure compliance with university policies, and supports students in navigating reimbursement requests and financial operations.
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Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
- Supports graduate student community-building through event and club fundingProvides financial support for social, cultural, and academic events open to the graduate student population, including speaker series (up to $2,000 per event) and cultural/social events (up to $2,500 per event). Also allocates annual funding to registered student clubs based on graduate membership ($200 per member, up to $1,600) and to graduate departments based on size to support community-building activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$677K
Contributions & grants$30K4%
Program service revenue$645K95%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$654K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$129K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$394K
Cash$331K
Investments$0
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$334K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ABIHINAV KOORA | TREASURER (CURRENT) | 1 | $5K |
| BINDU BHARGAVA REDDY CHINTAM - | PRESIDENT (FORMER) | 1 | $5K |
board members · 4
- AISHWARYA MAHADEV BHANAGE — TREASURER
- SAI RUTHVIK MADIREDDY — VICE PRESIDENT/INTERIM SPEAKER
- SRIHITH BHARADWAJ BURRA — SECRETARY
- VISHNU SAI KOTHA — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Broadhaven National Lab Partner — External research institution where graduate students conduct dissertation research supported by GSO travel reimbursement.
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partner — External research institution where graduate students conduct research supported by GSO travel reimbursement.
- Department of Student Community Development Partner — Provides advisory support on policy, wellness, and programming for graduate students
- Graduate School at Stony Brook University Funder — Point of contact and administrative partner for the PhD Works ACE program.
- Graduate Student Employees Union Partner — Refers work-related problems involving Graduate Assistants and Teaching Assistants to the union for representation.
- Inter-University Doctoral Consortium (IUDC) Network — Member institution enabling course enrollment and travel reimbursement between doctoral programs.
- Ombuds Office Partner — Refers students to the Ombuds Office when they require an independent professional conflict management specialist.
- Rules and Constitution Committee Partner — Committee responsible for interpreting, revising, and updating the GSO constitution.
- SUNY at Stony Brook Government — Cooperative efforts with campus groups to enhance the university and support graduate students.
- Stony Brook University Government — Host institution employing the GSO Administrative Manager
- Stony Brook University Government — Primary institutional affiliation; GSO represents graduate students within the university structure.
- Stony Brook University Graduate School Partner — Liaison relationship through faculty advisor role to represent graduate student interests at the institutional level
- Stony Brook University Student Engagement and Activities (SEA) Partner — Collaborates to ensure student clubs are officially registered before receiving GSO funding.
- Student Engagement & Activities (SEA) Partner — Advises GSO on organizational development, event planning, and student engagement
- Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Partner — Shares fiscal agent services for financial oversight and compliance
strategies · 1
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.
- Student Representation and Advocacy through Institutional Liaisonmethodology: institutional_liaison_modelBy serving as a formal liaison between graduate students and university administration, the organization ensures student voices are represented in institutional decision-making, because direct advocacy channels increase responsiveness to student needs and strengthen accountability.