irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $27KCIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED ADVOCACY STRATEGIES FOR THE CAMPUS PROGRAM.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
CUNY and SUNY Advocacy
Organizes rallies and direct advocacy to support increased funding for public higher education, infrastructure improvements, financial aid, and student affordability in New York.
Energy Hog Campaign
Raises public awareness about the environmental and economic impacts of energy-intensive data centers in New York, advocating for enforcement of climate laws and opposing rollbacks of clean energy policy.
New York Health Act Advocacy
Organizes town halls and student mobilization efforts to advocate for universal healthcare legislation in New York State.
Student Empowerment Conferences
Hosts statewide fall and spring conferences for student leaders to develop advocacy skills, discuss policy issues, and coordinate civic action across campuses.
The People’s Money Participatory Budgeting
Partners with NYC’s Civic Engagement Commission to engage youth in citywide participatory budgeting, guiding students to propose and advocate for community-funded projects.
Trick-or-Eat Food Drive
Annual community food collection event held around Halloween, gathering non-perishable items for local school and community food pantries.
Trouble in Toyland Report
Annual research and public education campaign highlighting safety hazards in children's toys, including toxic materials and AI-powered devices with inappropriate content.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic participation tools and government engagement resourcesProvides an online Representative Finder tool and Legislative Profiles to help New Yorkers identify and contact their elected officials, along with digital organizing tools and educational resources to support civic engagement.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Consumer protection counseling and legal supportOperates a helpline and Consumer Protection Project that provides free counseling, procedural information, and support to consumers across New York State on issues including small claims court, unpaid judgments, product safety, student loans, housing, and credit.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Higher education affordability advocacyAdvocates for increased funding for CUNY and SUNY, affordable public college tuition, expanded financial aid, and lower student loan interest rates through organized rallies, town halls, and direct engagement with policymakers.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Hunger and homelessness prevention servicesConducts direct service through collection drives, service projects, and community education to prevent hunger and homelessness in partnership with local organizations.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Public education and community outreach on climate and energy policyConducts public education campaigns in hundreds of communities across New York State on climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean water, pollution, and data center energy consumption, including rallies and emergency actions to defend environmental legislation.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Student leadership development and empowerment programsDevelops student leaders through skills workshops, statewide conferences, campus-wide elections, and peer engagement initiatives that prepare students to lead on political and social justice issues.
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Student-Led Civic Engagement Support 1 activity
- Student-led civic engagement and advocacy campaignsLeads student campaigns on issues including civic engagement, higher education funding, consumer rights, environmental protection, mass transit, and homelessness, with professional staff collaboration. These efforts include nonpartisan voter mobilization, policy advocacy, and public education across New York State.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Transit justice and mass transit improvement campaignsOperates the Straphangers Campaign, advocating for 40 years to improve safety, reliability, and affordability of mass transit in New York City, including campaigns for reduced fares, better bus service, and transit signal priority, supported by public rallies and student outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.28M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.22M95%
Investment income$1140%
Other revenue$58K
expenses
Total expenses$1.34M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$117K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$116K
Net assets$477
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORNER BLAIR | Executive Dir. | 8 | $103K |
| ABDALLAH FAROUK | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $88K |
board members · 23
- AHRENS MATTHEW — Director
- ANDRADE DAMIEN — Chairman
- BARRY SAIDOU — Director
- BAYER DANIEL — Director
- CARRANZA JADE — Director
- DIAMOND JAKE — Director
- EVANS KAYLEE — Director
- GABA ABHI — Director
- GRULLON ISABELLA — Director
- HAZIZAJ KLEA — Director
- IFFY ALICE — Director
- ILLAS CHRISTINA — Director
- JACKSON ASHLEY — Director
- JEAN CALVIN — Director
- JIMENEZ CAROLINE — Director
- JULES CHLOE — Director
- MAFFEI LUCIO — Director
- MALIK SCARLET — Director
- MANAI SABIL — Director
- MORENO CATHERINE — Director
- PARKER CLAIRE — Director
- QUINTEROS RANDY — Director
- RODRIGUEZ BRIANNA — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Barclays Center Partner — Hosted the Faster on Flatbush rally in partnership with NYPIRG.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Bronx Community College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- CUNY Partner — Advocates for increased public funding and affordability for CUNY institutions through the Higher Education Project.
- CUNY United Student Senate Partner — Coalition partner in organizing the annual March in March rally for CUNY funding and student support.
- City College of NY Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- College of Staten Island Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Google Meet Partner — Used for virtual meetings and digital discussions among student activists.
- Hunter College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Hustle Partner — Texting tool used for outreach and mobilization in student-led campaigns.
- NYC College of Technology Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- NYPIRG Network — NYPIRG Student Network is a student-focused arm of NYPIRG, operating in coordination with the parent organization.
- NYPIRG Network — Operates the Small Claims Court Action Center as part of its consumer justice work.
- New York State Board of Elections Government — Provides official election information and resources that NYPIRG links to and references for voter registration, ballot requests, and poll site lookup.
- Participating New York State Colleges Network — Colleges that allocate student activity fees to support the organization's programs and whose students direct program activities.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Purchase College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Queens College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Queensborough Community College Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- SUNY Partner — Advocates for increased public funding and affordability for SUNY institutions through the Higher Education Project.
- SUNY Cortland Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- SUNY ESF Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- SUNY New Paltz Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
- Slack Partner — Used as a communication platform for student organizing and coordination.
- Student Board of Directors Coalition — Student leadership body involved in guiding NYPIRG campaigns and projects.
- Syracuse University Partner — Member campus chapter participating in NYPIRG's student governance structure.
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.
- Experiential Civic Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy engaging students in real-world public policy advocacy, we build civic and professional skills because hands-on campaign participation provides practical experience that deepens understanding and commitment to democratic processes.
- Nonpartisan Voter Mobilizationmethodology: nonpartisan_voter_mobilizationBy increasing political participation through accessible, nonpartisan voter engagement, we strengthen democracy because removing partisan barriers and protecting voting rights enables broader and more equitable civic involvement.
- Student-Led Advocacy Modelmethodology: student_led_campaign_modelBy placing students in leadership roles within advocacy campaigns and organizational governance, we develop civic engagement and leadership skills because ownership and democratic participation foster deeper commitment and skill development.