irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.12MINSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. SUPPORT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PURCHASE OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND LIBRARY RESOURCES, FACILITY RENOVATIONS, LECTURE SERIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
- #2 $706KAMERICAN CHESTNUT TREE RESTORATION PROGRAM - THE ESF AMERICAN CHESTNUT PROJECT HAS DEVELOPED A BLIGHT-TOLERANT AMERICAN CHESTNUT TREE, AND IS WORKING TO RESTORE THIS ICONIC AND VALUABLE CULTURAL SYMBOL TO THE FOREST ECOSYSTEMS OF THE EASTERN UNITED STATES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Fair
Annual event connecting current students with alumni and employers in environmental fields for internships and job placements.
Maple Syrup Program
Students and faculty tap maple trees in Heiberg Forest to produce and sell maple syrup, combining forest management with community engagement and education.
Study Abroad Program
Offers international education opportunities for students to engage in environmental research and fieldwork globally.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Conducts and showcases environmental research through academic collaborationsParticipates in the SUNY Research Expo to showcase research conducted by faculty and students, promoting knowledge exchange and institutional collaboration in environmental science.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Supports academic instruction and infrastructure at SUNY-ESFProvides instructional program support to various departments at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry by purchasing laboratory equipment and library resources, conducting facility renovations, and funding lecture series and professional development opportunities.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Develops and restores blight-tolerant American chestnut trees to native forestsDeveloped a blight-tolerant American chestnut tree and is working to restore it to forest ecosystems in the Eastern United States through the ESF American Chestnut Project, combining genetic research with ecological restoration.
- Produces maple syrup from Heiberg Forest for community engagementProduces maple syrup from ESF's Heiberg Forest as a way to engage and connect with the local community, combining environmental stewardship with public outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.61M
Contributions & grants$8.47M80%
Program service revenue$653K6%
Investment income$1.43M13%
Other revenue$55K
expenses
Total expenses$5.57M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2.24M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$68.78M
Cash$532K
Investments$61.77M
Liabilities$3.74M
Net assets$65.04M
Liquid reserves134.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 23
- DAMIAN VANETTI — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAN KWASNOSKI — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL KWASNOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- DAVID S WYMAN — DIRECTOR
- EDEN GARDNER — PRESIDENT SUNY ESF - MOSA
- EDWARD RANDY NOBLE — DIRECTOR
- GAIL ROMANO — PRESIDENT - ESF ALUMNI
- GREG LOH — DIRECTOR
- JAMES LUCKETT — SECRETARY
- JANE PERRY — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SMITH — DIRECTOR
- JESSE MCMAHON — DIRECTOR
- JOANIE MAHONEY — PRESIDENT SUNY - ESF
- JOHN CATANZARITA — DIRECTOR
- JOHN VAVALO — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA W PODKAMINER — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN BENNETT — DIRECTOR
- MICKEL POMPEII — DIRECTOR
- MIKE ANTONACCI — PRESIDENT
- SCOTT REINHARDT — TREASURER
- SUSAN HEAD — CFO - SUNY ESF
- THOMAS FISCOE — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MARTIN — PRESIDENT - RANGER SCHOOL ALUMNI
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Partner — Primary institutional partner; the foundation exists to support its mission in education, research, and public service.
- SUNY Research Expo Partner — ESF participates in the SUNY Research Expo to showcase academic and student research.
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.
- Experiential Learning Integration 90 orgsmethodology: experiential_learningBy embedding hands-on research, fieldwork, internships, and study abroad experiences into the curriculum, we deepen student engagement and enhance environmental impact because direct, applied learning fosters deeper understanding and real-world problem-solving skills.
- Resource Development for Mission Support 40 orgsmethodology: resource_development_and_managementBy mobilizing alumni, institutional, and community networks to develop and manage resources, we strengthen the college’s capacity to advance its environmental mission because sustained financial and advocacy support enables long-term programmatic and academic growth.shared approach: Alumni-Led Continuity Model →