irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $122KREGIONAL SEMINARS ARE HALF, FULL DAY, OR TWO DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED ACROSS THE STATE FOCUSING ON CORE FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE RANGING FROM TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY TRAINING TO INFORMATIONON THE LATEST TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE INDUSTRY. THESE EVENTS ALSO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE AND DISCUSS ISSUES WITH THEIR PEERS.
- #2 $25KTHE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ARTICLES ON ISSUES RELATED TO GOVERNMENT FINANCE MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY CHANGES, LAWS, ECONOMIC AND TAX RELATED INFORMATION, GUIDANCE FROM OVERSIGHT AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, ETC. THE MAGAZINE INCLUDES ADVERTISEMENTS FROM COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
Multiday event in Albany providing education, networking, and updates on trends and developments in government finance
Elected Officials Program
Education initiative designed to inform non-specialist elected officials about sound financial management practices
Government Finance Institute (GFI)
Training program offering in-depth instruction on core government finance functions for professionals at all career stages
Quarterly Magazine
Publication providing members with articles on government finance management, regulatory changes, economic trends, and human resources
Regional Seminars
Professional development events offered across New York State focusing on technical and regulatory training in government finance
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Education and Certification for Financial and Estate Planners 3 activities
- Continuing education and professional credentialingDelivers educational programming that qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit, including annual conferences, statewide training, and webinars designed for government finance professionals.
- Foundational and advanced training programs in government financeProvides basic and advanced training in the nine core areas of government finance through the Government Finance Institute and the Governmental Accounting Essentials Program, including foundational topics and specialized instruction on internal controls.
- Regional professional development seminars and trainingOffers regional seminars, workshops, webinars, and forums across all five regions of New York State and online, covering technical, regulatory, and industry trend topics in government finance, including fall, summer, and holiday-themed events with peer discussion opportunities.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for modernization of state finance lawsReviews legal and regulatory changes affecting government finance in New York State and develops legislative proposals to modernize state finance statutes.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Quarterly publication and information disseminationProduces and distributes a quarterly magazine for members featuring articles on government finance management, regulatory changes, laws, economic and tax information, oversight guidance, human resource management, and job/RFP listings.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Guidance on federal financial compliance and tax policyProvides ongoing resources and guidance to government finance officers on federal reporting requirements for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through 2027 and on IRS 'no tax on overtime' deduction rules effective 2025.
- Membership-based scholarships and financial supportAwards the Stanley M. Schoenfeld Memorial Scholarship to public sector members pursuing a post-graduate degree in public affairs or management with a finance concentration and provides the NYGFOA Professional Development Scholarship covering conference registration and lodging.
- Professional ethics and standards developmentAdopted and promotes the GFOA-revised Code of Ethics for government finance officers and contributes to the development of best practices in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and cash management.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$827K
Contributions & grants$2K0%
Program service revenue$753K91%
Investment income$45K5%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$704K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$374K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.31M
Cash$822K
Investments$402K
Liabilities$228K
Net assets$1.08M
Liquid reserves20.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURA RYAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $103K |
board members · 24
- ANGIE CARPENTER — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDAN KENNEDY — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN KRAUSE — WESTERN CHAI
- CAROL MARK — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER BRIGGS — LONG ISLAND
- DAVID RIZZARI — TREASURER
- ELLIOTT AUERBACH — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES MILLS — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET PLARR — PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER MULLIGAN — EX-OFFICIO
- JOHN SAVASH II — PRESIDENT EL
- JOHN SNOW — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDITH KINDRON — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN MCLAUGHLIN — SECRETARY
- KRISTIE HANSEN — EX OFFICIO
- MARC O'HEARN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL COHEN — NORTHEAST CH
- MINDY GODDEAU — VICE PRESIDE
- NEIDE VALEIRA — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS ANGELINE — CENTRAL CHAI
- PATRICIA MEZEUL — BOARD MEMBER
- RICK GANCI — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT FENNER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Albany, NY Government — Hosts the full-time professional staff of NYGFOA.
- GFOA Network — Collaborates with the national Government Finance Officers Association to access and share member alerts and federal guidance.
- GFOA of the United States and Canada Network — Collaborates with GFOA of the US and Canada to promote and adopt the revised Code of Ethics.
- Government unit Partner — Employer of members in the government sector
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Provides guidance on federal tax policy affecting government employees, which the organization disseminates to its members.
- NYS Education Department Government — Approved sponsor for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit
- OVERSIGHT AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS Government — Source of guidance included in the organization's quarterly magazine for members.
- Private sector experts Partner — Employed outside government and participate as members
- State agency representatives Partner — Participate as members at various career stages
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.
- Knowledge Dissemination for Practice Alignmentmethodology: knowledge dissemination through professional publicationBy consolidating timely regulatory, legal, and technical information into accessible formats such as publications and collaborative review processes, the organization enables members to align their practices with evolving standards, because consistent interpretation leads to stronger compliance and operational coherence.
- Legislative Modernization through Pragmatic Advocacymethodology: legislative_modernizationBy developing legislative recommendations grounded in current professional practice, the organization improves the alignment of New York state finance laws with operational realities, because policy informed by frontline expertise is more implementable and effective.
- Peer-to-Peer Professional Developmentmethodology: peer-engaged professional developmentBy delivering training and professional development through fellow government finance professionals using real-world examples, the organization increases the relevance and practical application of learning, because shared experience enhances credibility and engagement.