irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $158KA FULL-DAY LECTURE SERIES AND SEMINAR, SPANNING A WIDE ARRAY OF CAPTIVATING SUBJECTS, ENGAGING IN THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, AND INSIGHTFUL PRESENTATIONS LED BY EXPERTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS, FOSTERING A DYNAMIC EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND FOSTERING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES SHAPING OUR WORLD.
- #2 $19KSTUDENT ACTIVITIES WORKS WITH THE THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IN THE AREA (TCI, NEW YORK TECHNICAL AND MANHATTAN COLLEGE) THAT HAVE STUDENT BRANCHES OF ASHRAE TO EXTEND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE PROGRAM AND THE COLLABORATING SCHOOLS PROMOTE HVAC ENGINEERING TO STUDENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Relations
Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity on mechanical system reviews and fundraising through Build Day events
Lecture Series and Seminar
Full-day educational events featuring expert-led presentations, workshops, and discussions on HVAC&R topics
Student Activities
Programs supporting HVAC engineering students at TCI, New York Tech, and Manhattan College through scholarships and outreach
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)
Initiative to engage young professionals in the engineering community through mentorship, networking, and professional development
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Hosts technical and educational events for HVAC&R professionalsOrganizes and delivers a range of events including monthly chapter meetings with technical presentations, full-day seminars, lectures, roundtables, webinars, and conferences focused on heating, refrigerating, and air conditioning engineering topics. These events occur from September to May and include dinner, networking, and expert-led content.
- Organizes professional and community-building social eventsHosts social and networking events such as picnics in Central Park and community bike rides during NYC DOT's Summer Streets, designed to foster connections among sustainability and energy professionals. Also organizes tours of industry-relevant sites including Mechosystems HQ, Brooklyn Brewery, and Hearst Tower.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Conducts peer reviews and supports Habitat for Humanity projectsPerforms peer reviews of mechanical systems for buildings renovated by Habitat for Humanity and participates in fundraising through "Build Day" to support new construction initiatives.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Implements health and safety protocols for in-person eventsRequires proof of vaccination, provides masks and hand sanitizer, and spaces out tables at events in New York City to support physical distancing and ensure safe participation in chapter activities.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides continuing education and professional development programsOffers continuing education courses recognized by credentialing bodies such as the American Institute of Architects and the Green Building Certification Institute, issuing certificates of completion with Professional Development Hours and Learning Units to participants.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Publishes and maintains an Industry Directory for building professionalsPrepares and publishes an Industry Directory that compiles designers, contractors, manufacturers, and their representatives to support local construction professionals in discovering services and navigating changes to Local Laws, sustainability standards, and compliance requirements.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes innovative building design through awards programRecognizes ASHRAE members for innovative building designs that improve occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and energy conservation, with performance verified by at least one year of operating data. Awards are presented at chapter dinner meetings, such as the 2017 and 2019 events honoring projects like PS 62 R Net Zero and Madison House.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Supports HVAC engineering education and student engagementProvides scholarships and promotes HVAC engineering education through collaboration with student branches at institutions including TCI, New York Technical, and Manhattan College.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$93K48%
Program service revenue$103K52%
Investment income$360%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$308K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$158K
Cash$128K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$143K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -33.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- AMINA TRABELSI — GOVERNOR
- ARTORIUS REYES — 1ST PAST-PRESIDENT
- CHRISTRINE MCHUGH — GOVERNOR
- FRANCISCO ARIAS — GOVERNOR
- ISABELLA SABA — GOVERNOR
- LUKE SEMLA — GOVERNOR
- MINA AGARABI — GOVERNOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- AKF Group Partner — Recognized for the PS 62 R Net Zero project in the 2017 Chapter Technology Awards.
- ASHRAE Network — Local chapter of the national ASHRAE organization.
- ASHRAE Network — Member chapter of the international ASHRAE organization
- ASHRAE New York City Chapter Network — Prepares and publishes the Industry Directory for use by local professionals in the construction industry.
- ASHRAE Region I Network — Member of ASHRAE Region I, serving multiple states including New York.
- ASHRAE Society Network — Provides access to society-level COVID-19 resources for the New York Chapter.
- Albert Weiss, PE Partner — Authored the 'History Outline; ASHRAE New York City Chapter Centennial 1911 to 2011' document used by the chapter.
- American Institute of Architects Partner — Recognizes ASHRAE Learning Institute courses for continuing education credits.
- Brooklyn Brewery Partner — Hosted a YEA tour with operational insights into brewing refrigeration systems and product history.
- E4P Consulting Engineering PLLC Partner — Recognized for the Madison House project in the 2017 Chapter Technology Awards, Region I.
- Green Building Certification Institute Partner — Recognizes ASHRAE Learning Institute courses for continuing education credits.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates on community projects by conducting mechanical system peer reviews and participating in fundraising for construction through "Build Day."
- Hearst Tower Partner — Hosted a YEA building tour showcasing HVAC systems and mechanical equipment in a LEED Gold certified skyscraper.
- Madison House Apartments LLC Partner — Owner of the Madison House project recognized in the 2017 Chapter Technology Awards, Region I.
- Manhattan College Partner — Partners with Manhattan College's ASHRAE student branch to provide scholarships and promote HVAC engineering education.
- Mechosystems Partner — Hosted a YEA tour at its headquarters, led by company president Jan Berman, focusing on LEED Gold certification and product sustainability.
- NYC DOT Partner — Collaborates on hosting a community bike ride during the NYC DOT’s Summer Streets program.
- NYSERDA Partner — Collaborates with NYSERDA on a working group focused on GenAI/LLM applications in New York City real estate.
- New York School Construction Authority Partner — Owner of the PS 62 R Net Zero project recognized in the 2017 Chapter Technology Awards.
- New York Technical Partner — Partners with New York Technical's ASHRAE student branch to provide scholarships and promote HVAC engineering education.
- TCI Partner — Partners with TCI's ASHRAE student branch to provide scholarships and promote HVAC engineering education.
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.
- Collaborative Expertise for Industry Solutionsmethodology: collaborative_expertiseBy leveraging the collective technical expertise of members through committee-based structures and interdisciplinary collaboration, the organization develops impactful, long-term solutions to HVAC&R and building performance challenges, because shared knowledge accelerates innovation and adoption.
- Integrated Professional Development Modelmethodology: integrated_professional_developmentBy combining technical education, structured networking, and social engagement—including through hybrid dinner meetings and young professional integration—the organization enhances professional growth and retention, because multifaceted engagement strengthens both skills and community belonging.
- Performance-Verified Innovation Adoptionmethodology: performance-verified_innovation_recognitionBy recognizing and publicizing member projects with verified performance data, the organization promotes the adoption of innovative building technologies, because evidence-based visibility increases credibility and encourages replication among professionals.