COMMANDING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MTA

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134045401 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE J40 · Employment · Micro (<$100K) · mtacoa.org

revenue

$88K

expenses

$82K

net assets

$201K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP BY SEEKING IMPROVED TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, TO RENDER MORAL AND MATERIAL AID TO MEMBERS AS NEEDED, TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION AND/OR COUNSEL IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Commanding Officers Association MTA is a labor union and fraternal organization representing commanding officers within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. It advocates for improved employment terms, provides legal representation, and supports members through material and moral aid. The organization operates in New York and Connecticut, serving officers across a 5,000-square-mile jurisdiction.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Labor Representation

Represents ranks of Captain, Captain Commander, Deputy Inspector, Inspector, and Assistant Deputy Chief in labor negotiations with the MTA

Legal Counsel and Representation

Provides legal support and representation for members in disciplinary or administrative proceedings

Member Advocacy and Support

Advocates for improved terms and conditions of employment and offers moral and material aid to members as needed

activities · 3 groups

What they do

Labor Representation for Law Enforcement 1 activity
- Advocating for improved employment terms and conditions for MTA Police Department officers
  
  Represents and advocates on behalf of MTA Police Department officers in the ranks of Captain, Captain Commander, Deputy Inspector, Inspector, and Assistant Deputy Chief to secure improved terms and conditions of employment. Serves as the certified labor union and official voice for the membership.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing social and fraternal activities for members
  
  Facilitates social and fraternal engagement among members to strengthen camaraderie and organizational cohesion.
Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Providing direct support services to members including legal representation and material aid
  
  Offers legal representation or counsel in legal proceedings and provides moral and material aid to members as needed. Also delivers information relevant to members' functions and responsibilities within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$88K

Contributions & grants$21K24%

Program service revenue$2K3%

Investment income$300%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$82K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$19K

balance sheet

Total assets$201K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$201K

3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +35.3%

relationships · 1

Who they work with

New York State Public Employment Relations Board Government — Granted certification to the COA as the official negotiating representative for its designated ranks.

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.

Integrated Member Support Model

methodology: integrated_member_support
By combining material support, legal representation, and social engagement, the organization strengthens member resilience and organizational solidarity because holistic services address both professional and personal dimensions of officer well-being.
Labor Representation for Officer Advocacy

methodology: labor_representation
By certifying as a labor union, the organization advances the interests of mid- to high-ranking MTA officers in labor negotiations, leveraging collective bargaining to improve employment terms and conditions because union status provides formal leverage and legal standing in negotiations.