irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024, AN IRROVOCABLE RABBI TRUST NAMED THE NEW YORK STATE TROOPERS PBA SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT FUND TRUST WAS ESTABLISHED TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND TO HOLD AND ADMINISTER THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING CERTAIN WELFARE BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS AND QUALIFIED MEMBERS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
New York State Troopers PBA Supplemental Benefit Fund
Irrevocable trust established to provide welfare benefits to qualified retired members; requires annual application for participation
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Honors New York State Troopers killed in the line of duty, including those who died from 9/11-related illnesses or in the line of active service
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Labor Representation for Law Enforcement 2 activities
- Advocates for members' employment rightsAdvocates for the rights of New York State Police members from the rank of Trooper through Major, both active and retired, by challenging unfair working conditions and management practices through grievances, improper practice charges, and lawsuits.
- Promotes legislative and policy improvementsMonitors safety conditions and equipment such as patrol cars, radios, and bulletproof vests, issues press releases and holds press conferences to raise awareness, and organizes meetings between members and state legislators and the Governor to promote legislation that enhances Troopers’ effectiveness and safety. Historically secured binding arbitration for monetary compensation through mid-1990s legislation.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 2 activities
- Covers funeral expenses for fallen TroopersCovers funeral expenses for New York State Troopers killed in the line of duty through the NYST Benefit Fund, supported in part by advertising revenue generated from the biannual PBA Trooper magazine.
- Provides financial and emergency support to membersOffers financial and other forms of assistance to New York State Police members facing extraordinary circumstances such as line-of-duty death, serious illness, injury, or loss of residence due to disasters. This includes administering disbursements through the Supplemental Fund, with applications distributed and processed annually and checks issued via an outside vendor.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 2 activities
- Locates and marks burial sites of deceased TroopersPartners with retired member Kevin Kailbourne to locate burial sites of deceased New York State Troopers by soliciting public input, maintains a list of those whose burial sites are unknown (updated March 2023), and provides a memorial marker form for submitting burial location information to facilitate grave marking.
- Maintains memorial records of fallen TroopersMaintains and honors the service of New York State Troopers who have been killed in the line of duty by keeping an official list of their names and sacrifice.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
- Operates Health Care Navigation programRuns a Health Care Navigation program to help active and retired Troopers and their families access high-quality medical care by leveraging established relationships with nearly every major hospital in New York State and a network of over 3,800 medical providers.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers welfare benefits through Rabbi TrustEstablished an irrevocable Rabbi Trust in January 2024 to receive and administer funds from the State of New York for providing welfare benefits to qualified members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.01M
Contributions & grants$194K2%
Program service revenue$9.02M82%
Investment income$1.66M15%
Other revenue$142K
expenses
Total expenses$9.34M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4.13M
Grants paid out$556K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.12M
Cash$4.52M
Investments$30.85M
Liabilities$4.32M
Net assets$31.79M
Liquid reserves45.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +50.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 25
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHELE L CRISAFULLI | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $210K |
| VIRGINIA E KOLNER | SURGEONS GROUP DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| JENNIFER M LISCHAK | FINANCIAL MANAGER | 40 | $129K |
| CHARLES W MURPHY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $70K |
| MARTIN T MCCLELLAN | TREASURER | 10 | $57K |
| JASON F SHERIDAN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $57K |
| ANDREW C DAVIS | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $53K |
| JONATHAN P BRODY | SECRETARY | 5 | $44K |
| PETER M NUNZIATA | BOARD MEMBER- TROOP L | 5 | $41K |
| JOSHUA P KAYE | BOARD MEMBER- TROOP NYC | 5 | $36K |
| MICHAEL P CATANZARO | BOARD MEMBER- TROOP A | 5 | $34K |
| ANDREW LODGE | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP D | 5 | $34K |
| PAUL R SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP B | 5 | $33K |
| RICHARD CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP E | 5 | $33K |
| DANIEL J HOLLANDS | BOARD MEMBER- OFFICERS | 5 | $33K |
| THOMAS KUCHARK | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP G&H | 5 | $33K |
| JOHN J CONBOY | BOARD MEMBER- NCO WEST | 5 | $32K |
| ANDREW DELMAR | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP C | 5 | $32K |
| STEPHEN K JOHNSTONE | BOARD MEMBER- TROOP F | 5 | $25K |
| ANTHONY NIGRO IV | BOARD MEMBER- TROOP T | 5 | $23K |
| JOSHUA TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER - NCO EAST | 5 | $18K |
| ERIC TERRAFERMA | BOARD MEMBER- NCO EAST | 5 | $18K |
| ADAM P DOLCE | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP T | 5 | $13K |
| PAUL J CATRONA | BOARD MEMBER - TROOP F | 5 | $11K |
| JARED DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER- OFFICERS | 5 | $6K |
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Associated Press Partner — Covers PBA activities and issues affecting State Troopers.
- Association of Former New York State Troopers, Inc. Partner — Organization representing retired troopers, affiliated with NYSTPBA
- CNN Partner — National broadcast network that has covered PBA-related stories and issues facing State Troopers.
- Governor of New York State Partner — Meets with PBA members to discuss and advocate for supportive legislation and resources for State Troopers.
- Kevin Kailbourne Partner — Collaborates with the PBA to locate and mark the graves of deceased New York State Troopers.
- NYS Troopers PBA Surgeons Group Partner — Fraternal organization of eligible physicians who are active and retired uniformed New York State Troopers, affiliated with the NYSTPBA
- NYST Benefit Fund Inc. Partner — Affiliated organization that manages advertising revenue for member benefits, including funeral expenses of fallen Troopers.
- NYST Benefit Fund Inc. Partner — Affiliated organization that sells advertisements for the PBA Trooper magazine, generating funds used for member benefits including funeral expenses for troopers killed in the line of duty.
- NYST Benefit Fund, Inc. Partner — Organization providing benefits support and publishing the PBA Trooper magazine, linked to the NYSTPBA
- National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Partner — Provides a link to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as a resource to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
- National Troopers Coalition Coalition — National coalition representing state troopers, of which NYSTPBA is a member
- New York State Assembly Partner — Engages with PBA members to discuss and promote legislation enabling effective Trooper operations.
- New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations Government — State office responsible for collective bargaining and employee benefits relevant to NYSTPBA
- New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) Government — State health insurance program providing coverage to NYSTPBA members
- New York State Public Employment Relations Board Government — State board overseeing public employee labor relations, including the Taylor Law applicable to NYSTPBA
- New York State Senate Partner — Collaborates with PBA members to discuss and promote legislation supporting State Troopers.
- New York State Trooper Surgeons Group Partner — Collaborates with medical providers across New York State to support troopers through established hospital relationships and communication protocols.
- Nottingham Trust Partner — Outside vendor used to mail Supplemental Fund disbursement checks.
- Office of the New York State Comptroller Government — State agency providing information on retirement systems and fiscal matters affecting NYSTPBA members
- Officer Down Memorial Page Partner — Provides a link to the Officer Down Memorial Page as a resource to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
- PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund Partner — Provides a link to the PBA Signal 30 Benefit Fund, indicating a relationship supporting fallen officers or their families.
- PBA Signal 30 Fund Partner — Fund dedicated to helping troopers, described as "Troopers Helping Troopers," affiliated with the NYSTPBA
- PBA Surgeons Group Partner — Collaborates to provide healthcare navigation services for Troopers and their families.
- Port Authority PBA Partner — Sought guidance from the Port Authority PBA during formation in 1943 to assist in establishing the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc.
- State of New York Government — Receives funds from the State of New York for administration of welfare benefits through the Supplemental Benefit Fund Trust.
strategies · 4
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.
- Family Support as Fraternal Benefitmethodology: family_support_benefitsBy providing financial relief for funeral expenses, the organization reduces emotional and financial burdens on families of fallen troopers because material support during crisis strengthens organizational solidarity and member morale.
- Health Care Navigation through Medical Partnershipsmethodology: medical-network-partnershipsBy leveraging formal partnerships with hospitals and medical providers, the organization improves access to high-quality care for members and families because structured referral networks reduce barriers and ensure coordinated, timely treatment.
- Labor Advocacy and Mutual Aidmethodology: labor-advocacy-and-mutual-aidBy combining collective representation with material and legal support, the organization improves employment conditions and member well-being because unified advocacy strengthens bargaining power and mutual aid deepens member resilience.
- Workplace Safety Advocacymethodology: workplace-safety-advocacyBy monitoring and advocating for improved safety equipment and conditions, the organization reduces occupational risk for troopers because systemic interventions address root causes of on-the-job hazards.