irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDING SEVEN $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AND SEVEN $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOURTEEN ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable Fund for Disaster Relief and Recovery
Coordinates resources, manpower, and equipment from member firms to support post-disaster environmental assessment and cleanup efforts
Frank J. Garito Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to children of ECA member contractors to support education in environmental or construction-related fields
Management-Labor Safety Initiative
Joint training program between management and labor to improve safety standards, regulatory compliance, and worker training in the environmental remediation industry
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 2 activities
- Legislative support and dispute mediationOffers legislative advocacy and dispute mediation services to support member contractors in regulatory and operational matters.
- Research and project promotion through membership expansionConducts research and promotes ongoing industry projects by expanding organizational membership and engagement.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to members' childrenProvides scholarships through the Frank J. Garito Scholarship Fund, awarding multiple $5,000 and $2,500 scholarships annually to children of ECA members.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Establishing best practices and safety standards for membersEstablishes best practices, standard procedures, and safety initiatives for member contractors, with compliance monitored by ECA-certified supervisors.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting member events and conferencesHosts annual events including membership conferences, general membership meetings, holiday luncheons, and a golf tournament to support member engagement and fundraising.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Post-disaster environmental assessment and cleanup coordinationOperates a charitable fund that coordinates post-disaster environmental assessment and cleanup by mobilizing local firms' financial resources, personnel, and equipment.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Professional development and regulatory compliance trainingConducts training programs for supervisors, foremen, handlers, and union shop stewards on DEP, EPA, and OSHA regulatory compliance, offered in English with translation support available in Spanish, Polish, and Russian.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Professional networking and industry representationProvides a professional network for environmental contractors in New York, facilitates relationships with unionized construction industry stakeholders, and represents members in engagements with City, State, and Federal public agencies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Environmental remediation and emergency response servicesProvides environmental remediation and emergency response services including asbestos, lead, mold, and PCB abatement; infectious disease cleaning; black and grey water removal; chemical spill response; contaminant analysis; pathogen emergencies; odor elimination; surface preparation; and fire and water damage mitigation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$958K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$847K88%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$111K
expenses
Total expenses$579K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$53K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.62M
Cash$1.09M
Investments$1.53M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.62M
Liquid reserves54.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE NASTASI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $87K |
board members · 15
- AARON SCHLESINGER — GENERAL COUNSEL
- ANDREW DILORENZO — DIRECTOR
- BEN SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- BILL MCKENZIE — DIRECTOR EMERITUS
- BILLY MCKENZIE — DIRECTOR
- DOUG LYON — VICE PRESIDENT
- IRENE BOULOUBASIS — DIRECTOR
- JEANINE TARDY — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TARDY — VICE PRESIDENT
- KAREN GRANDO — PRESIDENT
- PATRICK MAHONEY — DIRECTOR EMERITUS
- PAUL MAST — TREASURER
- PAUL O'BRIEN — CHAIRMAN
- RAY KINSELLA — DIRECTOR
- SAL DILORENZO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- A Quest Corp Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Abatelement Unlimited Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Asbestos Transportation Co. Partner — Associate member organization of ECA.
- Building Trades Employers’ Association of New York City Government — Frank J. Garito served on the Board of Governors.
- C & H Agency, Inc. Partner — Associate member organization of ECA.
- City, State and Federal public agencies Government — Maintains strong relationships with City, State, and Federal public agencies to support member contractors.
- CodeGreen Partner — Associate member organization of ECA.
- Environmental Contractors Association Network — Member organization of the Environmental Contractors Association
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Regulatory body whose requirements are integrated into ECA training and compliance programs for environmental contractors.
- FieldFlo Partner — Associate member organization of ECA.
- General Insulation Partner — Associate member organization of ECA.
- General Insulation Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- International Asbestos Removal Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Labor-Management Partner — Works with labor-management to develop and implement standard procedures and safety initiatives.
- Legislators Government — Collaborates with legislators to establish industry best practices and safety initiatives.
- Marsh & McLennan Agency Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Marsh McLennan Agency Partner — Associate member organization of ECA.
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection Government — Collaborates with the ECA on safety and compliance initiatives, offering assistance and participation in the Management-Labor Safety Initiative.
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration Government — Participates in the ECA's Management-Labor Safety Initiative, supporting compliance with safety regulations during toxic material abatement.
- P.A.L Environmental Services Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Peckar & Abramson Law Offices Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Pinnacle Environmental Corp Partner — Attended the 2026 ECA Membership Conference as a participant organization.
- Solace House Partner — Partner organization providing free therapeutic counseling services supported by the ECA Charitable Fund.
strategies · 2
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.
- Industry Collaboration and Compliancemethodology: industry_collaboration_and_complianceBy collaborating with legislators, industry experts, and labor-management partners, the organization advances environmental contracting standards and safety practices, because joint authority and shared accountability lead to more effective regulation adoption and public protection.
- Networked Professional Convening and Developmentmethodology: professional-conveningBy convening member contractors and industry professionals through regular meetings and annual conferences, the organization strengthens sector-wide adherence to best practices and safety standards, because sustained peer engagement and professional development foster collective accountability and knowledge transfer.