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New York State Field Band
Baldwinsville, NY · EIN 222588686 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nysfbc.org
revenue
$159K
expenses
$151K
net assets
$171K
employees
—
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

Scholarships-one annually to each member school

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Field Band Conference organizes and standardizes competitive marching band events for high school bands across New York and surrounding regions. Founded in 1972, it hosts an annual championship and provides a framework for judging, classification, and competition logistics. The organization supports member schools through structured events and educational feedback.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Classification System
Framework dividing member bands into competitive classes (National, Large, Small) based on school size and competitive potential to ensure fair competition.
NYSFBC Championship
Annual culminating competition for member high school marching bands, held at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, featuring multiple classifications based on school size and competitive level.
Weekly Competition Circuit
Series of judged marching band events throughout the fall season, providing constructive feedback and scoring used for championship seeding.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to member schools
      Provides one annual scholarship to each member school through funds distributed directly by the organization.
  • Interscholastic Athletic Governance 1 activity
    • Establishes standardized rules and adjudication for field band events
      Develops and enforces standardized regulations for marching band competitions across New York State, including scheduling, judging protocols, and scoring systems. Uses at least seven certified judges for weekly contests and a double-panel system for championship events to ensure fairness and consistency.
  • Music Awards and Honors Programs 1 activity
    • Operates a Hall of Fame to recognize contributions to the marching arts
      Manages the NYSFBC Hall of Fame, established in 2012, to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the marching arts and the conference.
  • Music Education Support 1 activity
    • Supports member band development and external performance opportunities
      Fosters growth among member bands by facilitating participation in high-profile events such as Bands of America competitions, bowl game parades, and regional field contests, contributing to their success at national levels.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Administers the NYSFBC State Championships with multiple competitive divisions
      Hosts the annual New York State Field Band Conference (NYSFBC) Championships at JMA Wireless Dome, organizing separate competition shows by class (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) and recognizing state champions across classifications. The event serves as a culminating showcase following regional contests.
    • Maintains public records and historical archives of competition results
      Publishes current and past competition scores online, including the official 2025 championship schedule and detailed scoring data from recent and historical seasons, ensuring transparency and accessibility for member schools and the public.
    • Organizes and hosts field band competitions across New York State
      Plans and conducts a series of regional and championship-level field band competitions at multiple locations throughout New York State each season, including events in Norwich, Hicksville, Kingston, Central Square, Greece, Mineola, Orchard Park, Phoenix, Arlington, Sachem, Liverpool, Webster, Roslyn, Lancaster, Malverne, Oswego, Vestal, Camillus, Copiague, Baldwinsville, Corning, Medina, New Hartford, Brentwood, North Syracuse, Hilton, Schenectady, West Seneca, Rochester, East Syracuse, and Jordan.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$159K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$110%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$151K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$171K
Cash$129K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$171K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Allen Buell Director 20 $4K
Frank Mauriello President 20 $4K
Linda Stoyer Treasurer 20 $3K
Courtney Fulmer Secretary 20 $1K
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • A1 Trophy Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • Band Group Photography Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • Box5 Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • CompetitionSuite Partner — Technology partner providing scoring and event management services for competitions.
  • Conn Selmer Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • DownBeat Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • Eastridge High School Partner — Hosts the Rainbow of Stars field band competition event.
  • JMA Wireless Dome Partner — Host venue for the NYSFBC Championships.
  • Jolesch Partner — Official photographer for NYSFBC championships.
  • Jon Armstrong Partner — NYSFBC Historian who compiled the scoring history for the conference.
  • NYS Federation of Contest Judges Government — Provides certification for judges who adjudicate NYSFBC contests.
  • Shawnee Press Partner — Collaborated on publishing materials related to NYSFBC events and history
  • Syracuse University Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • United States Marine Corps Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
  • Yamaha Partner — Sponsor of New York State Field Band
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.

  • Competitive-Potential Classification System
    methodology: competitive-potential_classification
    By classifying bands based on competitive potential rather than school size, we create fairer and more meaningful competition that better supports performance development because it levels the playing field and encourages growth across diverse programs.
  • Participant-Centered Competition Design
    methodology: participant-centered_competition_design
    By designing competitions to prioritize participant experience and growth over pure ranking, we increase engagement and long-term involvement in field band activities because students feel valued and supported regardless of placement.
  • Structured Progression Through Regional and State Events
    methodology: regional-to-state_progression
    By organizing a scheduled series of regional and championship events, we promote sustained participation and program development because bands are motivated by clear, tiered goals and opportunities for advancement.