irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0YEARBOOK - ANNUAL YEARBOOK OF HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS AND TOWN HIGHWAY OFFICIALS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Educational Conference
Yearly meeting featuring training sessions, forums, panel discussions, and lectures to improve the capabilities of Town Superintendents of Highways
Legislative Advocacy
Organized efforts to influence state and federal policy on highway funding and regulations through the Legislative Committee and State Government Affairs Coordinator
Vendor Relations Program
Initiative to develop relationships with contractor and supplier partners through the Vendor Relations Committee and designated liaisons
Yearbook Publication
Annual directory of highway contractors and town highway officials serving as a networking and reference resource
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for highway safety, infrastructure funding, and local governanceAdvocates for improved safety and quality of town highways, increased transportation funding (including a successful push for a record $1.38 billion CHIPS allocation), and legislative initiatives that support town interests in highway policy. The organization represents over 1,100 members as the largest transportation association in New York State and has directly engaged state leadership, such as sending a letter to Governor Hochul requesting a $250 million increase in local transportation funding.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communication with members via newsletter and emailCommunicates regularly with members through email and publishes the newsletter Town Highway Lines twice annually, providing updates on state legislation, industry developments, and association activities.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitation of collaboration and cost efficiency among town highway departmentsFosters collaboration, idea sharing, and cost efficiencies across town highway departments in New York State through organized training and networking opportunities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Publication of annual yearbook for highway officials and contractorsProduces and publishes an annual yearbook for highway contractors and town highway officials in New York State, generating $32,900 in revenue and incurring $18,803 in expenses in 2020.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Training and professional development for Town Superintendents of HighwaysProvides education, training, and professional development for Town Superintendents of Highways through annual conferences, forums, panel discussions, lectures, and an annual school focused on management, best practices, and highway construction and maintenance. These include virtual and in-person events such as the 96th annual conference held in Niagara Falls in 2025 and the annual Fall Conference.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting comprehensive research on local highway infrastructure needsCommissioned and conducted the first comprehensive 20-year needs study of local highways across more than 1,600 municipalities in New York State, covering 97,000 centerline miles and over 8,600 bridges.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$684K
Contributions & grants$305K45%
Program service revenue$363K53%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$297
expenses
Total expenses$612K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$850K
Cash$683K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$850K
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- CHASE WINTON — TREASURER
- DAN LOSQUADRO — TRUSTEE
- DAVID MILLER — PAST PRESIDE
- GARY THORINGTON — TRUSTEE
- GREG HALLBERG — PAST PRESIDE
- JAMES FLETCHER — SECRETARY
- JAMIE DUSSING — VICE PRESIDE
- JOE WASILEWSKI — TRUSTEE
- KURT ALLMAN — VICE PRESIDE
- MATT MUSTICO — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL FARRELL — TRUSTEE
- NICK DEVITO — TRUSTEE
- ROB CUSHING — VICE PRESIDE
- STEVE FEDRIZZI — TRUSTEE
- THERESA BURKE — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Allegiance Trucks Partner — Vendor liaison for the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways
- Alta Equipment Partner — Vendor liaison for the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways
- American Public Works Association Network — Linked as a national professional network for public works practitioners.
- Association of Towns Partner — Partner organization through which the Office of the Highway Superintendent Red Book is available for order.
- Association of Towns of the State of New York Partner — Linked as a collaborating organization representing town governments in NYS.
- Cornell Local Roads Program Partner — Board members represent member interests before the Cornell Local Roads Program as an association partner.
- Cornell Local Roads Program Partner — Linked as a technical and educational resource for local road management.
- Cornell Local Roads Program Partner — Partners with the Cornell Local Roads Program to support member needs.
- Cornell Local Roads Program/NYSLTAP Government — Advisory panel appointment providing guidance on local road issues.
- Crowne Plaza, Lake Placid Partner — Host venue for multiple annual conferences, including the 80th, 84th, and 87th events.
- Federal Highway Administration Government — Linked as a federal partner in highway administration and policy.
- Highway Rehab Corp. Partner — Vendor liaison for the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways
- Holiday Valley Resort, Ellicottville Partner — Host venue for multiple annual conferences, including the 88th, 92nd, and 95th events.
- Hyatt Regency Hotel, Buffalo Partner — Host venue for the 79th and 82nd annual conferences.
- Innovative Surface Solutions Partner — Vendor liaison for the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways
- Kutsher’s, Monticello Partner — Host venue for multiple annual conferences, including the 50th, 53rd, 55th, 58th, 62nd, 66th, 71st, 73rd, and 75th events.
- NY Association of Towns (NYAOT) Partner — Shares resources and collaborates on informational materials such as the Even-Year Elections FAQ.
- NYS County Highway Superintendents Association Partner — Linked as a related professional association for county-level highway superintendents.
- NYS Department of Labor Government — Engages with the Department on Prevailing Rate Case (PRC) matters affecting highway workers.
- NYS Department of Labor Government — State agency responsible for the Prevailing Rate Case (PRC) relevant to highway work.
- NYS Department of Transportation Government — Linked as a key state agency for transportation resources and collaboration.
- NYS LTAP Center - Cornell Local Road Program Partner — Collaborates on delivering the Annual School for Highway Superintendents.
- NYS LTAP Center - Cornell Local Road Program Partner — Collaborates on training delivery for highway superintendents through The Annual School for Highway Superintendents.
- NYSDOT Government — State agency that administers the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS).
- New York State Government — Works within the legal and governmental framework of New York State to support town highway superintendents and advocate for infrastructure policies.
- New York State Department of Transportation Government — Collaborates with NYSDOT on CHIPS, EWR, PAVE-NY, POP, and State Touring Route funding programs.
- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Government — Provides program information and administration for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS).
- Niagara Falls Convention Center Partner — Host venue for the organization's 96th annual conference in 2025.
- Office of General Services (OGS) Partner — Board members represent member interests before OGS as an association partner.
- Office of General Services (OGS) Partner — Collaborates with OGS as an association partner in representing member interests.
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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.
- Member-Driven Policy Advocacymethodology: member-driven_advocacyBy amplifying the collective voice of local highway superintendents in state legislative processes, the organization advances policy changes and funding allocations that support local control and infrastructure quality, because unified member participation increases political influence and preserves home rule.
- Peer Network for Capacity Buildingmethodology: peer_networking_and_collective_advocacyBy fostering peer-to-peer learning and coordination among town highway superintendents, the organization improves operational efficiency and technical standards in local highway maintenance, because shared experience and collective problem-solving enhance individual department capabilities.
- Technical Knowledge Disseminationmethodology: technical_capacity_buildingBy serving as a centralized source of training, publications, and technical resources, the organization improves highway construction and maintenance practices across municipalities, because standardized access to expertise raises performance and compliance.