irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $224KThe statewide school finance consortiun project undertakes research focused on the methodologies and impacts on the process and formulas New York State uses to distribute financial aid to public school in the state. The results are shared via publication, use at numerous workshops and forums, as well as with many the stakeholders
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy and Mobilization for Education Funding
Organizes school board members to lobby state legislators on key issues such as Foundation Aid increases, equitable funding formulas, and support for special needs and disadvantaged student populations.
Financial Training and Technical Assistance for School Districts
Provides workshops and resources to help school board members and business officials understand long-term financial planning, reserve management, tax cap implications, and fiscal sustainability.
Statewide School Finance Consortium (SSFC)
Conducts research on New York State's public school funding formulas, analyzes financial aid distribution methodologies, and shares findings through publications, workshops, and stakeholder engagement to inform policy and advocacy efforts.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 2 activities
- Co-hosts legislative forums and advocacy events with BOCES partnersOrganizes and participates in annual in-person and virtual legislative forums with multiple BOCES regions to discuss education policy, distribute legislative toolkits, and feature expert presentations. Events include "Advocacy with Impact" and forums focused on rural schools.
- Leads advocacy efforts to reform public school fundingAdvocates for reforms to New York’s Foundation Aid formula through the Statewide School Finance Consortium, representing over 400 school districts. Engages in media outreach and legislative forums to influence policy and inform stakeholders about budget developments from Albany.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Delivers keynote addresses and presentations on education topicsPresents at workshops, conferences, and trainings on educational finance, data use in instruction, leadership, and governance for school boards, BOCES, and educational associations across Central New York.
- Hosts professional development forums and roundtables for school leadersOrganizes in-person and virtual roundtable events, check-ins, and refresher sessions for school board members and leaders on topics including budgeting, D.A.S.A., DEI, goal setting, mediation, and governance. Events include structured activities and guest speakers, and recordings are often made available.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts research on school finance policies and formulasResearches New York State's methodologies and formulas for distributing financial aid to public schools, including studies on the Foundation Aid formula and financial constraints related to initiatives like zero-emission bus adoption. Findings are shared through reports, publications, and stakeholder forums.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building training for school board membersDelivers state-mandated and customized in-person and virtual training programs for school board members on governance, financial management, child abuse recognition, and leadership. Includes multi-day workshops with certificates of completion and specialized sessions for student ex-officio members.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes contributions to public education through awards and eventsAdministers the Board Member Achievement Award program and hosts an annual dinner event to recognize and honor school board members and other leaders for their service and contributions to public education.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Supports STEAM education and career pathways in partnership with public schoolsCollaborated with the City of Syracuse, Syracuse City School District, and Onondaga County to establish the region's first STEAM high school and endorsed Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Concentrations for students across Central New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$592K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$568K96%
Investment income$24K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$582K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$239K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$499K
Cash$116K
Investments$303K
Liabilities$214K
Net assets$285K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Dorsey | Executive Director | 40 | $113K |
board members · 9
- Allison Brainard — Director
- Connie Douglas — Director
- Gwendolyn Raeford — Director
- Margaret Peri — Director
- Missy Rynone — Vice President
- Nicole Nadeau — Director
- Robert Crabtree — Director
- Susan Tabrizi — Director
- Thomas Ciappa — Director
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Association of School Business Officials of New York Partner — Collaborates to share information on state budget proposals affecting school districts, including Universal Prekindergarten.
- Cayuga Onondaga BOCES Partner — Co-hosted virtual legislative forums with CNYSBA on February 11, 2023 and February 10, 2024.
- Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Partner — Co-hosted a virtual legislative forum.
- Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Partner — Collaborated on a virtual legislative forum.
- Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Partner — Partners with CNYSBA to host a legislative forum.
- CiTi BOCES Partner — Co-hosted a virtual legislative forum and a D.A.S.A. roundtable event.
- CiTi BOCES Partner — Co-hosted a virtual legislative forum with CNYSBA on February 10, 2024.
- CiTi BOCES Partner — Collaborated on a virtual legislative forum.
- CiTi BOCES Partner — Partners with CNYSBA to host a legislative forum.
- City of Syracuse Partner — Collaborates on the development of a STEAM high school with endorsed CTE programs.
- City of Syracuse Partner — Collaborating to launch a regional STEAM high school.
- Derrick Dorsey Partner — Contact person for customizing trainings and events for school boards and districts.
- Educational Data Services Partner — Partner organization that conducts competitive bidding to secure cost savings on school supplies for the district.
- NAMI Syracuse Partner — Co-hosts a mental health roundtable event with CNYSBA.
- NYASBO Partner — Collaborates with NYASBO by encouraging school business officials to attend chapter meetings and workshops.
- NYSCOSS Partner — Collaborates with NYSCOSS by encouraging superintendents to participate in regional and statewide activities.
- NYSSBA Partner — Co-hosted an in-person advocacy event with CNYSBA and TST SBA on January 4, 2024.
- NYSSBA Partner — Collaborates with NYSSBA by encouraging board members to attend regional meetings and events.
- OCM BOCES Partner — Co-hosted an in-person legislative forum.
- OCM BOCES Partner — Co-hosted multiple legislative forums with CNYSBA, including in-person events on February 3, 2023 and February 3, 2024.
- OCM BOCES Partner — Collaborated on an in-person legislative forum.
- OCM BOCES Partner — Partners with CNYSBA to host a legislative forum.
- Onondaga County Partner — Collaborating to launch a regional STEAM high school.
- Onondaga County Partner — Partners in launching a STEAM high school with Career and Technical Education concentrations.
- Oswego County School Boards Association Partner — Co-hosted an event on artificial intelligence in education.
- R.G. Timbs Advisory Group, Inc. Partner — Consulting entity led by Dr. Rick Timbs that provides research, strategic planning, and advisory services to educational finance entities in New York State.
- RSANY Partner — Co-hosted a virtual forum for rural schools.
- SSFC Partner — Co-hosted a virtual roundtable event on the electric bus mandate with CNYSBA on October 25, 2023.
- Statewide School Finance Consortium Network — Central New York School Boards Association Inc is affiliated through leadership in a consortium representing over 400 school districts advocating for school finance reform.
- Statewide School Finance Consortium Network — Hosts and supports the Statewide School Finance Consortium, which provides analysis and advocacy on school funding issues.
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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 Governance and Capacity Buildingmethodology: collaborative_governanceBy facilitating regional collaboration, professional development, and stakeholder roundtables, the organization strengthens school board effectiveness and policy engagement, because shared learning and mediated dialogue improve decision-making, build cultural responsiveness, and expand access to innovative educational models.
- Equitable School Funding Advocacymethodology: equity-based_funding_reformBy leveraging administrative expertise and stakeholder coalitions, the organization influences state-level school finance policy to produce more equitable and adequate funding distributions, because systemic change in foundation aid and sustained policy reevaluation are necessary to address disparities in educational resources.
- Policy Research and Dissemination for Informed Decision-Makingmethodology: policy-research_and_stakeholder_engagementBy researching and disseminating evidence-based information on school finance and long-range planning, the organization improves fiscal governance in member districts, because access to reliable data and collaborative financial analysis enables more sustainable and enrollment-responsive budgeting.