irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KPUBLISH ALUMNI MAGAZINE
- #2 $79KSCHOLARSHIPS
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Service Award
Honors alumni who have provided exceptional volunteer service to the Alumni Association or the College community.
Alumnus Magazine and AlumniBeat Newsletter
Produces a print magazine three times per year and a monthly e-newsletter to connect alumni with college news, events, and fellow graduates.
Faculty and Administrative Staff Awards
Recognizes current CCNY faculty and administrative staff for exemplary service beyond regular duties that enhances campus life and student growth.
John H. Finley Award
Recognizes a New Yorker for exemplary and dedicated service to the city, awarded annually by the Alumni Association since 1948.
Scholarships
Administers over 20 named scholarships and stipends for undergraduate and graduate students based on academic achievement, financial need, and community service, awarded through affiliate groups and college departments.
Townsend Harris Medal
Honors up to seven distinguished alumni annually for outstanding postgraduate achievement in their fields, selected by a committee of prior recipients and the Board of Directors.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Present civic service award to New YorkersPresents the John H. Finley Award annually to a New Yorker who has demonstrated exemplary and dedicated service to New York City.
- Recognize alumni, faculty, staff, and students for service and achievementAwards the Townsend Harris Medal annually to up to seven alumni for postgraduate achievement; recognizes alumni for volunteer service, faculty and administrative staff for campus contributions, and fourth-year Architecture students for academic and community excellence.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Facilitate alumni and student engagement through events and networkingEngages alumni, students, faculty, and staff through events, awards, publications, and networking opportunities, including membership events and workshops.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Fund scholarships for City College studentsProvides scholarships to students through annual financial contributions, distributing $78,500 in grant funding in 2024 and $42,064 in prior reporting, supporting students with demonstrated financial need, academic performance, and service.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operate administrative offices for alumni engagementOperates administrative offices in Shepard Hall on the City College of New York campus to support alumni engagement and organizational functions.
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Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Publish alumni communications and educational contentProduces and distributes three issues annually of The Alumnus magazine and a monthly AlumniBeat e-newsletter; publishes an alumni blog titled 'Best You Made Possible' focused on total health education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administer student scholarship programs with specific eligibility criteriaAwards multiple annual scholarships to CCNY students in various disciplines including Liberal Arts, Civil Engineering, Education, and Public Service, with defined criteria around financial need, GPA, academic standing, and career focus.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$756K
Contributions & grants$522K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$113K15%
Other revenue$122K
expenses
Total expenses$789K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$509K
Grants paid out$79K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.84M
Cash$379K
Investments$2.43M
Liabilities$318K
Net assets$2.52M
Liquid reserves42.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID COVINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $211K |
board members · 24
- ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- ALFONSO D'ELIA — DIRECTOR
- ALLEN J ROTHMAN — DIRECTOR
- ANNE M MANCUSO — DIRECTOR
- CAROL J W KURTH — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES RANIERI — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID WONG — DIRECTOR
- DIANE RODRIGUEZ — TREASURER
- DINIECE D MENDES — DIRECTOR
- DORIS H FIELD — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS MARINO — DIRECTOR
- DR PERETA P RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- DR RICHARD VON ZERNECK — DIRECTOR
- DR VINCENT BOUDREAU — CITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT
- EDGAR BROWN — DIRECTOR
- ESTHER P TOLKOFF — DIRECTOR
- FRANK J SCIAME — DIRECTOR
- GARY A CALNEK — DIRECTOR
- GERALD JERRY ESKENAZI — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER LANE — DIRECTOR
- HON RENEE R ROTH — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE C BROOKS — HISTORIAN
- JAVIER GARCIA — SECRETARY
- JON PAUL DELISE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Amadou Diallo Educational, Humanitarian and Charity Foundation Funder — Established the Amadou Diallo Education Criminal Justice Award in 2001 to support Computer Science students with financial need.
- City College of New York Government — Primary affiliated institution representing alumni interests and promoting public higher education.
- City College of New York Network — Alumni member who has maintained long-term affiliation with the institution.
- City College of New York Partner — Alumnus provides ongoing financial support to fund student scholarships.
- City College of New York Partner — Collaborates with the City College of New York to recognize administrative staff affiliated with the campus.
- Class of 1906 Partner — Established the Townsend Harris Medal in 1933 in collaboration with the Alumni Association.
- Class of 1918 Partner — Co-established the John H. Finley Award with the Alumni Association in 1948.
- David Covington Partner — Point of contact for award nominations
- Faculty and Administrative Staff Service Award Committee Partner — Committee that reviews nominations for the Faculty Award
- Foundation for CCNY Partner — Collaborates with the Alumni Association to administer scholarships, including the Fergus M. Bordewich Scholarship in the Humanities and the Golding-Donaldson Leadership in Education Scholarship.
- Grove School of Engineering Partner — Consults on the selection of recipients for the Frances M. & Edward S. Plotkin, PE Scholarship for Civil Engineering students.
- The City College of New York Network — Primary institutional affiliation and historical connection for the alumni association.
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.
- Intergenerational Alumni Engagementmethodology: intergenerational_alumni_engagementBy connecting alumni across generations with current students and each other, we sustain institutional legacy and support future graduates, because shared identity and mentorship foster long-term community investment and continuity.
- Recognition-Driven Engagementmethodology: excellence_in_service_recognitionBy recognizing excellence and sustained voluntary service through peer-reviewed awards and formal honors, we increase alumni and staff engagement, because public acknowledgment of contribution reinforces institutional belonging and motivates continued involvement.
- Scholarship-Focused Giving Modelmethodology: give-back_philosophyBy distributing scholarships through alumni networks and fundraising events, we strengthen institutional support, because linking financial giving to tangible student outcomes fosters a culture of giving back and reinforces alumni investment in the college’s mission.