named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
International Student Program
Support services and F-1 visa sponsorship for students outside the U.S., including assistance with financial documentation and English language requirements.
Military and Veteran Education Benefits Program
Specialized support for active-duty service members and veterans using GI Bill® and other VA education benefits to fund their mortuary science education.
Mortuary Science Degree Program
Associate in Occupational Studies program combining general education with funeral-specific coursework in embalming, funeral directing, and ethics, available on-campus or online with required in-person clinicals.
Online Funeral Service Education
100% online coursework option with flexible scheduling and periodic on-campus requirements in the final semester, designed for working adults and geographically dispersed students.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Offers flexible and accelerated degree completion optionsProvides flexible scheduling and online coursework that allow students to work while earning their degree, with programs designed to be completed in as little as 12 to 18 months.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides accredited mortuary science education programsOffers an accredited Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Mortuary Science that combines general education, funeral-specific coursework, and hands-on training, available through both on-campus and fully online formats with required on-campus components in the final semester for online students.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Provides financial aid guidance and participates in federal aid programsParticipates in federal financial aid programs such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and offers support to students in identifying and accessing financial aid options.
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Military and Veteran Educational Support 1 activity
- Supports veterans in accessing education benefitsIs approved to participate in GI Bill® programs and provides support to veterans using VA education benefits, including Chapter 30, Chapter 33, and Chapter 35, to earn a mortuary science degree.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Prepares students for funeral service careers and leadership rolesTrains students in technical mortuary science skills including embalming, as well as empathy, communication, and business management, to prepare them for roles as funeral directors, embalmers, crematory operators, grief counselors, cemetery managers, and funeral home administrators.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.03M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.97M99%
Investment income$46K1%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$4.67M
Program expenses35%
Admin / overhead65%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.45M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.63M
Cash$802K
Investments$2.04M
Liabilities$10.38M
Net assets$3.24M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD CYMBOR | PRESIDENT | 40 | $335K |
| JOHN FRASER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $234K |
| JAWAY TSO | FINANCIAL SPECIALIST | 40 | $174K |
| ANDRE RAMPAUL | DIRECTOR/ADMIN | 40 | $148K |
| MARY MARGARET DUNN | TRUSTEE | 25 | $69K |
| MARTIN GOLDSTEIN | SECRETARY | 25 | $62K |
board members · 9
- ALEXANDER BUCHHOLZ — TRUSTEE
- AYRIS GRANBY — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL B MCMANUS — CHAIRPERSON
- LIZABETH S KONOPKA — TRUSTEE (UNTIL 05/04/24)
- MATTHEW BAILEY — TREASURER
- MICHAEL MITTENZWEI — TRUSTEE
- NANCY BROWN — TRUSTEE
- SHARON P TAYLOR — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- WILLIAM FLOOKS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- ABFSE Government — Accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
- NY State Board of Regents Government — Authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to offer funeral service education programs.
- St. Joseph’s College (New York) Partner — Partnership supporting academic programs.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Approved to participate in GI Bill® programs and coordinates with the VA for student benefits.
strategies · 5
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.
- Adaptive Education Model for Modern Industry Needsmethodology: adaptive-funeral-service-educationBy adapting traditional funeral service education through online delivery and sustained academic support, the institute ensures relevance and accessibility in response to evolving industry demands, because modernization improves alignment with current workforce expectations.
- Applicant-Centered Admissions and Support Environmentmethodology: applicant-centered admissions supportBy providing tailored application guidance for diverse applicant groups, including military and international students, the institute increases access and engagement, because personalized support reduces barriers to entry and fosters inclusivity.
- Career-Focused Curriculum with Business Integrationmethodology: business-integrated funeral educationBy integrating business and leadership training into funeral service education, the institute prepares students not only for technical roles but also for operational and entrepreneurial positions in funeral homes, because career readiness includes management and practice sustainability skills.
- Flexible, Hybrid-Online and Clinical Education Modelmethodology: hybrid-online-and-clinical-educationBy delivering coursework online while maintaining real-world clinical experiences, the institute supports accessible and practical training for modern students, because flexibility increases participation without sacrificing preparedness.
- Integrated Academic and Practical Training for Licensure Readinessmethodology: integrated-academic-and-practical-trainingBy combining general and funeral-specific academic instruction with hands-on practical training, the institute prepares students for professional licensure and practice, because integrated learning improves competency and real-world readiness.