irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $296KTHE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION REIMBURSEMENT TOTALING $291,976. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED $3,950 IN GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
- #2 $1.69MTHE ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES CONDUCT VARIOUS SEMINARS AND TRAINING FOR ITS MEMBERS REGARDING FIREFIGHTING TECHNIQUES PREVENTION & SAFETY, ADMIN. AND RECRUITMENT SUPPORT FOR NYS VOLUNTEER DEPTS.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
FASNY Legislative Advocacy
Lobbies for legislation benefiting volunteer firefighters, including presumptive cancer coverage and public safety laws, through the annual Legislative Conference and ongoing advocacy in Albany
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Museum in Hudson, NY, preserving and showcasing American firefighting history and artifacts, open to the public with educational programming
FASNY Winter Games
Annual winter competition featuring firefighting-related events such as hose races, obstacle courses, and broomball, promoting camaraderie and skill development among volunteer firefighters
Firemen’s Home
Licensed skilled nursing facility in Hudson, NY, providing residential healthcare for retired volunteer firefighters
Ladies Auxiliary of FASNY (LAFASNY)
Supports volunteer fire service through auxiliary activities, including fire education, fundraising for the Firemen’s Home, and legislative support
RecruitNY and Fire in You
Statewide recruitment campaigns aimed at increasing volunteer firefighter membership, credited with adding over 20,000 individuals to the service
Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement
Provides financial support to volunteer firefighters and their families for education, with over $290,000 distributed in 2023
Training Seminars
Offers hands-on training and seminars on firefighting techniques, fire prevention, safety, administration, and recruitment for volunteer fire departments across New York State
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Firefighter Labor and Advocacy Representation 2 activities
- Advocate for volunteer firefighter legislation and policyAdvocates in Albany and nationally for legislative priorities including tax credits for volunteer firefighters, presumptive cancer coverage, and the 14-Point Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Plan, developed through an annual Legislative Conference and input from Sectionals.
- Facilitate regional coordination through SectionalsSupports regional coordination and representation of volunteer firefighters through eight geographic Sectionals that serve as the primary link between the Association and local departments.
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Firefighter Benevolent Financial & Medical Support 2 activities
- Establish and support Ladies AuxiliaryEstablished and supports the Ladies Auxiliary of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (LAFASNY), which includes 548 individual members and 188 participating auxiliaries.
- Provide scholarships and financial supportProvides scholarships and tuition reimbursement to members, totaling over $230,000 annually, and grants donations to nonprofit organizations in support of fire service and community needs.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Conduct public awareness and recruitment campaignsLeads statewide public awareness and recruitment initiatives including the RecruitNY and Fire in You campaigns, which have added over 20,000 individuals to the volunteer fire service, and the annual Light Up NY Red campaign to highlight the firefighter shortage.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host annual convention and EMS conferencesHosts an annual convention and EMS conferences featuring training, networking, memorial services, organizational business, and the presentation of Heroes Awards, along with nationally recognized experts and events such as competitions and award ceremonies.
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Fire Service History Preservation 1 activity
- Operate Museum of FirefightingOperates the FASNY Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, NY, housing the premier collection of American firefighting artifacts and offering exhibits and educational programming on the history and legacy of firefighting.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
- Operate skilled nursing facility for volunteer firefightersOperates the FASNY Firemen’s Home in Hudson, NY, a skilled nursing facility providing residential healthcare and nursing care to over 80 retired volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Provide fire service training and education programsProvides ongoing training sessions, seminars, and educational programs across New York State on firefighting techniques, fire prevention, safety, administration, leadership, wellness, and recruitment for volunteer fire and EMS personnel.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publish Volunteer Firefighter™ magazineProduces and distributes the bi-monthly Volunteer Firefighter™ magazine to approximately 50,000 households and fire departments across New York State, providing news, recognition, and educational content.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Support spiritual and emotional well-being of first respondersProvides spiritual and emotional support services to first responders and their families through a volunteer chaplain program and conducts weekly Christian liturgical services and morning prayers at the Rev. Wayne F. Jagow Chapel.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$22.08M
Contributions & grants$21.53M98%
Program service revenue$166K1%
Investment income$433K2%
Other revenue$-49K
expenses
Total expenses$19.46M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$11.23M
Grants paid out$296K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$54.56M
Cash$1.80M
Investments$11.02M
Liabilities$5.70M
Net assets$48.86M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KEITH HENCHEY | HOME ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $161K |
| COLLEEN SIMO | HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| DANIELLE PORRECA | DIRECTOR OF NURSING | 40 | $145K |
| JAMES DORWARD | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & GROUNDS | 40 | $144K |
| REBECCA GILE | LPN | 40 | $132K |
| ANDREW DOYLE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $130K |
| JOHN D'ALESSANDRO | SECRETARY | 20 | $127K |
| CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $122K |
| SEAN KERWIN | TREASURER | 20 | $29K |
| ANDREW PILECKI | DIRECTOR | 5 | $5K |
| DIANA PFERSICK | DIRECTOR | 5 | $5K |
board members · 10
- DONALD FARRELL — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
- EUGENE PERRY JR — PRESIDENT
- FRANK GUARINO — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH HOLMES SR — SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL CARON — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KARASHAY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KRUMMENACKER — DIRECTOR
- PAUL RIEBEN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT OTTAVIANO JR — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS ARSENAULT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- ASA Governmental Affairs Partner — Collaborates with FASNY during the legislative conference to shape legislative priorities.
- Central New York Firemen’s Association Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in central New York.
- Empire State Building Partner — Sought as a participating landmark in the Light Up NY Red campaign to increase visibility.
- FASNY Federal Credit Union Partner — FASNY offers membership benefits through the FASNY Federal Credit Union, a financial cooperative based in Albany.
- FASNY Federal Credit Union Partner — Financial services partner providing credit union services to FASNY members.
- FASNY Museum of Firefighting Partner — FASNY established the FASNY Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, NY to preserve and display American firefighting artifacts.
- FASNY Museum of Firefighting Partner — Operates as a dedicated museum entity under the FASNY network, preserving firefighting history.
- Fire In You Partner — Outreach and engagement platform promoting the fire service culture and volunteerism in New York.
- Fire in You Partner — FASNY runs the Fire in You campaign to promote recruitment into the volunteer fire service.
- Fire-EMS Safety Officers Association of NYS, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on delivering ISO and HSO classes for fire and EMS safety officers.
- Firefighter's Home Partner — Provides support to the Firefighter's Home through fundraising and programming.
- Firefighter’s Home Partner — Operates in coordination with the Firefighter's Home campus in Hudson, NY, providing skilled nursing care to residents.
- Firemen's Home Partner — FASNY founded the Firemen's Home in 1892 as a care facility for indigent firefighters.
- Firemen’s Home Partner — FASNY maintains the Firemen’s Home, a residential healthcare facility for former volunteer firefighters in Hudson, NY.
- Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge Partner — Sought as a participating infrastructure site in the Light Up NY Red campaign.
- Governor Kathy Hochul Government — FASNY is urging the Governor to sign the volunteer firefighter tax credit bill into law.
- Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in the Hudson Valley region.
- Hudson-Mohawk Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in the Hudson-Mohawk region.
- JMA Wireless Dome Partner — Sought as a participating venue in the Light Up NY Red campaign.
- LAFASNY Partner — Collaborates with LAFASNY through shared leadership on the FASNY Chaplain’s Committee.
- McNeil & Co./ESIP Partner — Sponsor of the FASNY Winter Games
- Museum of Firefighting Partner — FASNY preserves the history and legacy of the fire service through the Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, NY.
- New York State Legislature Government — Worked with FASNY to pass the volunteer firefighter tax credit bill.
- Niagara Falls Partner — Sought as a participating natural landmark in the Light Up NY Red campaign.
- Northern Central New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in northern central New York.
- Northern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in northern New York.
- RecruitNY Partner — FASNY runs the RecruitNY campaign to recruit new members to the volunteer fire service.
- RecruitNY Partner — Recruitment initiative aimed at attracting new volunteers to the fire service in New York.
- Southern New York Volunteer Firemen’s Association Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in southern New York.
- Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen Partner — Regional partner organization serving as a link between FASNY and local volunteer firefighters in southwestern New York.
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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.
- Education and Training as Professional Developmentmethodology: education-and-trainingBy delivering sustained educational programming and training, the organization builds professional competence and leadership among volunteer firefighters, because ongoing skill development increases operational readiness, engagement, and career longevity in volunteer emergency services.
- Multi-Pillar Support Modelmethodology: multi-pillar-support-modelBy integrating legislative advocacy, education, member benefits, and organizational stewardship, the organization strengthens the volunteer fire service, because a holistic infrastructure approach amplifies impact across operational, political, and social dimensions of emergency response.
- Recruitment and Retention Frameworkmethodology: recruitment_and_retention_frameworkBy implementing a 14-point policy framework, the organization addresses systemic barriers to volunteer firefighter recruitment and retention, because structured, evidence-informed policies lead to sustainable workforce solutions in volunteer emergency services.