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FACULTY STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT STONY BROOK INC

STONY BROOK, NY · EIN 111986378 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B110 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · stonybrook.edu
revenue
$79.0M
expenses
$103.2M
net assets
$18.8M
employees
513
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

TO ACHIEVE ITS VISION, FSA COMMITS ITSELF TO:MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY, DIVERSITY, COST, AND VALUE OF FOOD IN THE CAMPUS DINING PROGRAMS; MAINTAINING AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, IMPROVING FISCALLY PRUDENT AND AFFORDABLE FOOD PLANS FOR STUDENTS; ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF DESIRED AND APPROPRIATE MERCHANDISE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES FOR THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY; FOSTERING AND SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY IDENTITY THAT CONNECTS ALL OF THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY CONSTITUENCIES TO STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY'S MISSION BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, HEALTHCARE, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY-BASED CAMPUS EVENTS; MAINTAINING CONTACT WITH PEER AND ASPIRATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO KEEP CURRENT ON EMERGING TRENDS RELATIVE TO FSA'S FUNCTIONS ON THE CAMPUS; SUPPORTING THE CAMPUS' CORE MISSION OF ACADEMICS, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL CREATIVITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit auxiliary services organization supporting Stony Brook University by operating campus dining programs, retail stores, and hospitality services for students, staff, patients, and visitors. Manages food services at Stony Brook University Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home. Focuses on affordability, sustainability, and community engagement through innovative culinary programs and student-centered initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $26.08M
    FSA OPERATES THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES MEALS TO THE PATIENTS, STAFF AND VISITORS OF THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL, AND THE LONG ISLAND STATE VETERAN'S HOME.
  2. #2 $3.00M
    UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Long Island State Veterans Home Dietary Services
Operates meal and laundry services for residents of the Long Island State Veterans Home.
Micro-Farm Program
On-campus micro-farm initiative integrating sustainable agriculture into the campus food system and educational programming.
SBU Campus Store
Retail operation offering textbooks, apparel, and merchandise to the campus community, including exclusive student-designed products.
SBU Eats
Campus dining program providing meals and food services to students, staff, and visitors across Stony Brook University, including mobile ordering, food trucks, and diverse culinary concepts.
Stony Brook University Hospital Food and Nutritional Services
Provides meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and visitors at Stony Brook University Hospital and Southampton Campus.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Campus Auxiliary Services Management 2 activities
    • Administers student meal plans and Wolfie Wallet accounts
      Provides meal plans and manages Wolfie Wallet, a prepaid declining balance account accessible online and usable at campus dining locations, Shop Red, and select on- and off-campus merchants.
    • Manages subcontracted auxiliary services
      Oversees external vendors providing student meal plans, bookstore services, and refreshments through contracted operations.
  • College Auxiliary Retail and Convenience Services 2 activities
    • Facilitates textbook and course materials ordering and delivery
      Provides services for ordering textbooks and course materials with options for home, residence, or campus pickup delivery.
    • Operates on-campus retail and merchandise services
      Runs Shop Red, an on-campus store selling licensed Stony Brook University apparel, gifts, and merchandise, and operates a retail store in the Melville Library Lower Level.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
    • Administers student health insurance plans
      Manages student health insurance administration with low deductibles and mental health care benefits, including review of premium increases and coverage changes.
  • Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Distributes funds for campus organizations and individuals
      Administers agency accounts by receiving, holding, and disbursing funds for students, faculty, staff, and recognized organizations at Stony Brook University.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funds university operations through grantmaking
      Provided $500,000 in grants to support university operations.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Offers MicroFridge rental services for residence hall students
      Provides MicroFridge rental units for students living in residence halls, allowing cost-sharing between roommates.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Operates campus dining and nutritional services
      Provides meals to patients, staff, and visitors at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook University Southampton Hospital, and the Long Island State Veterans Home. Implements innovative dining practices including a campus micro-farm, new dining concepts, food trucks, mobile ordering, and a DoorDash-style meal ordering app for hospital patients.
  • Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
    • Provides dietary and support services at Long Island State Veterans Home
      Operates dietary services including meal provision, laundry services, and mobile refreshment carts at the Long Island State Veterans Home.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Provides governance and financial oversight for auxiliary services
      Oversees the Auxiliary Services Association through a board with appointed members, holds monthly meetings to set operational direction, develops policy recommendations through standing committees, and reviews financial plans, budgets, and audits in coordination with independent public accountants.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Provides locker rental services for students
      Offers locker rentals in the Melville Library Study Lounge and the lower level of the Student Activities Center at Stony Brook University, with annual fees and refundable deposits.
    • Sells technology and event-related products and services
      Sells Duo Security keychain tokens for two-step login authentication and processes vendor permit applications for organizations or individuals renting tables at special campus events.
    • Supports student well-being through campus programs and events
      Distributes Brain Boxes with snacks and stress-relief items during finals week, hosts Climate Conversation events to facilitate student discussions on sustainability, and recruits student volunteers for the campus Compost Program.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79.03M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$11.75M15%
Investment income$-16.64M-21%
Other revenue$83.93M
expenses
Total expenses$103.21M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28.67M
Grants paid out$500K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$59.24M
Cash$3.17M
Investments$24.72M
Liabilities$40.41M
Net assets$18.83M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +96.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 16
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAWRENCE ZACARESE BOARD VICE PRESIDENT 5 $572K
JED SHIVERS TREASURER 1 $562K
RICK GATTEAU BOARD PRESIDENT 5 $532K
DANLING JIANG VOTING MEMBER 1 $437K
KENYA LEWIS VOTING MEMBER 1 $307K
DIANA KUBIK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CFO 40 $269K
MICHAEL WEST SBUH DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES 40 $251K
CATHERINE-MARY RIVERA VOTING MEMBER 1 $227K
DAWN VILLACCI DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT & GUEST EXPERIENCE 40 $223K
KATHLEEN MONAHAN VOTING MEMBER 1 $188K
ANTHONY GENTILE FACILITIES MANAGER (FORMER) 40 $177K
PHILIP HERBST DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 40 $176K
SHANNON CRESSY SHH FOOD SERVICES DIRECTOR 40 $160K
WILFREDO WILKIE LISVH DIRECTOR OF NUTRITIONAL SVCS 40 $158K
DANIEL WALKER LISVH DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE 40 $140K
TRACEY IORIO VOTING MEMBER 1 $111K
board members · 4
  • BINDU BHARGAVA CHITAM — VOTING MEMBER
  • LEON VERKHOVSKY — VOTING MEMBER
  • LUCA RALLIS — VOTING MEMBER
  • NISTHA BOGHRA — VOTING MEMBER
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Aetna Student Health Insurance Partner — Reviews premium increases and coverage changes to the student health insurance plan offered through the partnership.
  • Apple Partner — Partners with Apple to offer education pricing and facilitate product purchases for the university community
  • CulinArt Partner — Partners with CulinArt to create a plant-based dining guide at Stony Brook University.
  • Dawn Villacci Partner — Collaborated with the Auxiliary Services Association to organize a Climate Conversation event.
  • FedEx Office Partner — Operates the Print Service Center in the Melville Library on behalf of ASA at Stony Brook University.
  • Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Partner — Nominates a graduate student representative to the ASA Board of Directors
  • Long Island State Veteran's Home Partner — Operates dietary and laundry services for residents and provides mobile refreshment carts.
  • National Association of College Stores Partner — Collaborates on the Shop Red Design Showcase for shopping and discounts.
  • National Association of College Stores (NACS) Partner — Collaborates with NACS on campus store design showcase initiatives.
  • Stony Brook University Government — Appoints board members and provides institutional oversight for ASA operations
  • Stony Brook University Government — Operates Shop Red within the Melville Library on the Stony Brook University campus.
  • Stony Brook University Government — Operates as part of Stony Brook University's auxiliary services structure.
  • Stony Brook University Government — Provides locker rental services to current students, staff, and faculty of Stony Brook University.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Operates auxiliary services in collaboration with Stony Brook University, including meal plans and student health insurance.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Operates auxiliary services in partnership with Stony Brook University, including Shop Red and Wolfie Wallet.
  • Stony Brook University Hospital Partner — Operates food and nutritional services for the hospital.
  • Stony Brook University Southampton Hospital Partner — Provides food and nutritional services at the hospital.
  • Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Partner — Appoints student representatives to the ASA Board of Directors
  • University Faculty Senate Partner — Appoints faculty members to serve as voting members on the ASA Board of Directors
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.

  • Affordable and Inclusive Campus Dining
    methodology: inclusive_dining_access
    By maintaining affordable, diverse, and fiscally sustainable dining options and tailoring solutions for students with food allergies, the organization increases access and safety because cost and dietary restrictions are key barriers to student participation and well-being.
  • Integrated Financial Access Model
    methodology: integrated_payment_system
    By linking a prepaid account to the student ID for use across multiple campus services, the organization improves convenience and utilization because unified payment systems reduce friction and increase perceived value.
  • Student-Centered Service Design
    methodology: student_centered_design
    By incorporating student and campus community perspectives into service development and delivery, the organization enhances relevance, accessibility, and engagement because services are aligned with actual user needs and experiences.