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NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION RECREATION AND DANCE
LITTLE FALLS, NY · EIN 141469123 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nysahperd.org
revenue
$993K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
9
volunteers
100
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

NYS AHPERD IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH APPROXIMATELY 3,500 MEMBERS. IT PROVIDES QUALITY PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional membership association supporting health, physical education, recreation, and dance educators across New York State. Provides professional development, advocacy, liability insurance, and grant opportunities for its members. Organized into regional zones that host conferences, award recognitions, and local programming.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Represents health and physical education professionals by engaging with the New York State Education Department and legislative representatives to promote essential program funding and policy support
CTLE Credit Opportunities
Approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education hours through NYSED, enabling educators to meet state certification requirements
General Liability Insurance Program
Provides members with a $1,000,000 liability policy for workplace and job-related activities, administered by Loomis & Lapann Inc.
Grant Opportunities
Administers annual Foundation Grants ($1,000 and $5,000 Impact Grant) and supports Zone-specific grants for equipment, curriculum expansion, and program development
Mentorship Program
Facilitates peer mentorship for new and aspiring educators, including the Bob Kenney Mentorship Program in Nassau Zone for future professionals and recent graduates
Professional Development
Offers statewide and local zone conferences, virtual learning, and the NYS AHPERD Learning Series to support educator growth and continuing education requirements
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocacy for health and physical education policy
      Advocates at the state level for the inclusion and support of health, physical education, recreation, and dance in education by engaging with the New York State Education Department and legislative representatives.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awards and recognition programs
      Recognizes excellence among professionals and students through annual awards such as Teacher of the Year, Amazing Person, Dance Educator, Coaching Recognition, Student Leadership Awards, and zone-specific service awards across multiple regions in New York State.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Local and regional member meetings and conferences
      Hosts regular monthly or bi-monthly meetings and annual local conferences across multiple zones in New York State—including Nassau, Catskill, North Country, Central NY, Western NY, NYC, and others—serving members in over a dozen counties from September through June each year.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Member liability insurance provision
      Provides an annual $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy to current members for coverage in their workplace and during job-related activities outside the workplace.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mentorship and leadership development
      Operates mentorship programs such as the Bob Kenney Mentorship Program and general educator mentorship initiatives that pair emerging professionals and recent graduates with experienced leaders for guidance and support. Also supports leadership development through Zone leadership teams and executive council participation.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Professional development and training programs
      Provides professional learning opportunities including statewide and local zone conferences, virtual events, webinars, and the NYS AHPERD Learning Series to support educators in health, physical education, recreation, and dance. Offers CTLE credits to help members meet state certification requirements.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding grants and scholarships for members
      Funds multiple grant programs including annual mini-grants (up to $700), small grants (up to $100), random-drawing grants ($500), impact grants ($5,000), equipment and curriculum development grants, and memorial scholarships to support member-led programs, training, and student advancement in health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$993K
Contributions & grants$261K26%
Program service revenue$535K54%
Investment income$38K4%
Other revenue$158K
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$394K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.48M
Cash$204K
Investments$1.15M
Liabilities$336K
Net assets$1.14M
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ALLISON RELYEA — DIRECTOR
  • DR CLANCY SEYMOUR — DIRECTOR
  • DR TAM RAY — BOARD CHAIR
  • KIKI SEAGO — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA PIZZELLA — DIRECTOR
  • LORI BIFARELLA — PRESIDENT
  • MARGARET ROBELEE — PAST-PRESIDENT
  • RICK AMUNDSON — TREASURER
  • SHELLY CONNERS — DIRECTOR
  • TERRY GENDRON — PRESIDENT-ELECT
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Adelphi University Partner — Hosted the 2026 Nassau Zone Conference.
  • Fitzgerald, DePietro & Wojnas CPAs, P.C. Partner — Contracted accounting firm that conducted the independent audit of NYS AHPERD's financial statements.
  • Loomis & Lapann Inc. Partner — Administers the annual General Liability Insurance program for members.
  • New York City Department of Education Partner — Employer of the NYC Zone President and likely collaborator in delivering health and physical education programming.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Engages in ongoing communication to advocate for health, physical education, recreation, and dance programs.
  • Potsdam Central School District Partner — Employer of the Northern Zone President, indicating organizational connection and leadership involvement.
  • Russell Sage College Partner — Host institution for the 2027 Capital Zone Conference.
  • SUNY Cortland Partner — Host institution for the 2027 Central South Zone Conference.
  • State Education Department Government — Hosted the association's first Executive Committee meeting in 1924.
  • Valley Central School District Partner — Hosts the annual Catskill Zone Conference.
  • Vernon Verona Sherrill High School Partner — Host site for the 2027 Central North Zone Conference.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Mentorship to Support Educator Integration and Growth
    methodology: mentorship-based professional integration
    By pairing early-career or advancing educators with experienced leaders, we accelerate professional growth and foster collaboration, because guided relationships build confidence, retention, and effective practice transfer within the education community.
  • Professional Development as a Lever for Student Outcomes
    methodology: professional_development_for_educator_quality
    By building member knowledge and professional skills through structured learning opportunities like conferences, webinars, and regular meetings, we improve the quality of health and physical education delivered to students, because educator capability directly influences program effectiveness and student engagement.