irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $198KSTUDENT GOVERNMENT: COORDINATES STUDENT GOVERNMENT BODY
- #2 $220KACADEMIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL CLUBS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Events
Sponsors events open to students, faculty, staff, and community members to enhance campus life and engagement
Club and Organization Funding
Allocates funds to over 65 student clubs and organizations including academic groups, recreational sports, NYPIRG, and tutoring services
Student Advocacy
Represents student concerns to college administration and works to improve campus policies and student services
Student Senate
Student legislative body that identifies campus issues and guides SGA priorities and funding decisions
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Student Government Representation 2 activities
- Coordinates the student government body at SUNY CortlandManages and operates the student government organization, serving as the central governing body for student representation and leadership at SUNY Cortland.
- Represents students and serves as liaison to administrationActs as the official representative of the student body, advocating for student interests and facilitating communication between students and university administration.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funds scholarships and academic support programsProvides financial support for scholarships, tutoring through The Learning Center, and other academic initiatives including recreational sports and student advocacy.
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Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funds student clubs and organizationsProvides funding for over 65 student clubs and organizations to support educational, cultural, and community programming; supports more than 90 student organizations overall.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Provides equity and inclusion trainingOffers training on equity and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff as part of its commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Sponsors campus events and cultural programmingOrganizes and sponsors annual events, cultural and intercultural workshops, and civic engagement activities open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$991K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$909K92%
Investment income$79K8%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$872K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$108K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.28M
Cash$2.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$2.26M
Liquid reserves30.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SHREYA DHITAL | CHIEF OF STAFF | 5 | $11K |
| PARKER ARENAS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 10 | $6K |
| TANNU PUNN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $5K |
| KHYLA DIGGS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $4K |
| DAHLIA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1K |
| DWAYNE JONES | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1K |
| BRANDON COSENTINO | ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL OFFICE | 5 | $1K |
| EVE CISNEROS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1K |
| JENNIFER CARUANA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1K |
board members · 1
- VALERIE REITH — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Campus Activities Partner — Collaborates on cultural and intercultural programming and events.
- NYPIRG Partner — Funds NYPIRG programming as part of student activity fee allocations.
- Res Life Partner — Collaborates on issues related to equity, inclusion, and student support.
- SUNY Cortland Government — Student Government Association operates as a student-led body within SUNY Cortland's institutional structure.
- SUNY Cortland Administration Partner — Liaison relationship with SGA to communicate student concerns and collaborate on campus issues.
- local business Partner — Students participate in internships with local businesses.
- nearby schools Partner — Students engage in student teaching at nearby schools.
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.
- Campus and Community Collaboration for Inclusionmethodology: campus_collaborationBy building partnerships with campus offices and engaging students in community-based learning and dialogue, SGA advances equity and inclusion because collaborative structures and civic engagement foster shared understanding and institutional-cultural change.
- Integrated Co-Curricular Engagementmethodology: integrated_student_engagementBy combining leadership opportunities, social connection, and experiential learning through structured programming, SGA fosters student growth in identity and purpose because sustained engagement in meaningful activities reinforces developmental outcomes beyond the classroom.
- Student Representation and Advocacymethodology: student-representation-and-advocacyBy representing the student body and serving as a liaison between students and administration, SGA facilitates communication and advocates for student interests, leading to more responsive institutional decision-making because student voices are formally integrated into governance structures.