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NYS FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 150398553 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nysfda.org
revenue
$3.8M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$18.5M
employees
5
volunteers
21
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE HIGH STANDARDS OF INTEGRITY AND HONOR EXISTING IN THE FUNERAL DIRECTING PROFESSION SO AS TO BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST, TO FURTHER THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF THE MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE UNIFORMITY AND CERTAINTY IN THE PRACTICES OF THE PROFESSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association representing funeral directors across New York State. Works to uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism in the funeral service industry, supports members through education and advocacy, and promotes uniform practices. Organizes events to honor deceased members and their families, reflecting its role in sustaining community and tradition within the profession.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

In Remembrance
Annual memorial feature honoring deceased members of the NYSFDA and their families, published to recognize contributions to the funeral service profession
Professional Education
Programs supporting the continuing education and professional development of licensed funeral directors in New York State
Tribute Foundation
Supports members and families through benevolent initiatives; associated with the NYSFDA and referenced in obituary tributes
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Cemetery and Cremation Services 2 activities
    • Mass Fatality Disaster Response Assistance
      Deploys trained, licensed funeral directors to assist New York State local governments during small or medium-scale mass fatality incidents by supporting victim identification, interviewing next-of-kin, processing documentation, and releasing remains. Covers insurance, liability, and lodging costs for deployed personnel at no cost to municipalities.
    • Preneed Funeral Trust Administration
      Administers PrePlan, a master trust program for preneed funeral arrangements, through its affiliate Funeral Director Support Services, Inc., enabling secure planning and financial management of future funeral services.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Annual Convention and Trade Show Organization
      Hosts an annual convention that brings together over 300 funeral service professionals and industry partners, featuring a trade show with exhibitor move-in logistics, exhibit hours, a cocktail party, strolling brunch, and structured access to the exhibit hall.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Association Governance and Business Operations
      Conducts official association business through an Annual Meeting and governs via a volunteer Board of Directors composed of licensed funeral directors elected from nine geographic regions across New York State.
  • Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
    • Ethics Oversight and Member Accountability Program
      Maintains an enforceable Code of Ethics adopted in 2009, requiring all members to sign an annual pledge to uphold ethical standards. Implements formal procedures for receiving complaints, investigating violations, and administering disciplinary actions—including reprimand, probation, suspension, or termination—with an appeals process available.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Member Events and Commemorative Programming
      Organizes ticketed social and commemorative events for members, including an Annual Banquet with dinner, dancing, and officer swearing-in ceremonies; a Service of Healing and Remembrance for deceased colleagues; a networking reception with snacks and music; and special access events such as a day at Saratoga Race Course with buffet and track-side seating.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Peer Networking and Professional Dialogue Facilitation
      Fosters peer-to-peer exchange among funeral home owners and managers across New York State to share operational experiences, challenges, and best practices as part of ongoing professional development and community building.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Professional Education and Training for Funeral Directors
      Provides continuing education programs, workshops, and training sessions for funeral directors and embalmers in New York State, including specialized instruction on mortuary law, preneed arrangements, and technical embalming practices. Offers targeted support for students and newly licensed professionals.
  • Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
    • Specialized Financial Services for Funeral Professionals
      Operates Directors Choice Credit Union to provide tailored financial services exclusively to members of the funeral directing profession in New York State.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding Support for End-of-Life Research and Education
      Awards grants through the New York State Tribute Foundation to support charitable, educational, and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to death, dying, bereavement, and funeral service practices for both professionals and consumers.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.77M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.49M40%
Investment income$2.28M61%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.86M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.14M
Grants paid out$80K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.65M
Cash$1.64M
Investments$16.89M
Liabilities$146K
Net assets$18.50M
Liquid reserves119.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL LANOTTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 38 $414K
RANDY MCCULLOUGH DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 38 $239K
board members · 21
  • BRUCE TROY — REGION DIRECTOR 7
  • CARRIE-LYNNE SORVARI — REGION DIRECTOR 6
  • CHARLES CASTIGLIA — PREPLAN AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
  • DAVID PARENTE — TREASURER
  • DAVID ROGERS — REGION DIRECTOR 2
  • DONALD EDMUNDS — FDSS AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
  • DOUGLAS BRUEGGEMANN — PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD STANIMER — REGION DIRECTOR 3
  • JOHN LATIMORE — REGION DIRECTOR 1
  • JULIA GOODMAN — REGION DIRECTOR 4
  • MARK J NOLAN — PRESIDENT-ELECT
  • MICHAEL GORTON JR — PRESIDENT
  • MICHELLE IRONSIDE KINVILLE — SECRETARY
  • NICHOLAS DECELLE — REGION DIRECTOR 5
  • PETER D'ARIENZO — REGION DIRECTOR 9
  • RICHARD SULLIVAN — PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN JENNINGS — TRIBUTE AT-LARGE DIRECTOR
  • SABRINA JOYNES — REGION DIRECTOR 8
  • SCOTT HENDRIX — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • WALTER KENT — PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
  • WESLEY POWELL — PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Albany International Airport Government — Closest airport to the NYSFDA event location, used for travel planning guidance.
  • Amtrak Government — Provides rail access to Saratoga Train Station near the event location.
  • Canfield Casino Partner — Venue for the Annual President's Reception & Banquet during the convention.
  • Capital District Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA in the Capital District region.
  • Directors Choice Credit Union Partner — Operated by NYSFDA to provide financial services to members of the funeral directing profession.
  • Erie-Niagara Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA serving Erie and Niagara counties.
  • Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA in the Finger Lakes region.
  • Funeral Director Support Services, Inc. Partner — Entity administering PrePlan, the Association's master trust for preneed funeral arrangements.
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown Partner — Secured room block for NYSFDA members attending the 2026 event.
  • Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA in the metropolitan region.
  • N.F. Walker, Inc. Funeral Home Partner — Co-facilitates a peer-to-peer forum for funeral home owners and managers.
  • NYRA Dining Partner — Provides dining services and information for the Breakfast at the Track event at Saratoga Race Course.
  • NYS Tribute Foundation Partner — Not-for-profit organization that awards grants in support of end-of-life issues, affiliated with NYSFDA.
  • Nassau/Suffolk Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.
  • National Funeral Directors Association Network — Referenced as a source for developing the NYSFDA Code of Ethics through comparative research.
  • New York State Tribute Foundation Partner — Charitable arm of NYSFDA focused on education, charity, and knowledge-sharing for funeral directors and consumers.
  • Nolan Funeral Home, Inc. Partner — Co-facilitates a peer-to-peer forum for funeral home owners and managers.
  • PrePlan Funeral Trust Partner — Sponsors the strolling brunch and ice cream break during the convention.
  • Rochester-Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA serving the Rochester-Genesee Valley area.
  • Rose & Hughes Funeral Home Partner — Provided sponsorship for the cocktail hour at the NYSFDA Annual Banquet.
  • Saratoga Hilton Partner — Host hotel for the NYSFDA Annual Convention.
  • Saratoga Hilton Partner — Partner hotel for the NYSFDA 2026 event, used for member accommodations.
  • Tribute Foundation Network — FAC operates under the auspices of the Tribute Foundation, which provides insurance, liability protection, and lodging support to FAC members.
  • Westchester County Funeral Directors Association Partner — Local funeral directors association affiliated with NYSFDA serving Westchester County.
  • local funeral directors associations Network — Works closely with regional funeral directors associations across New York State.
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.

  • Integration of Funeral Directors into Disaster Response
    methodology: integrated_disaster_response
    By deploying licensed funeral directors’ expertise within coordinated disaster response systems, the organization streamlines services during mass fatalities, because professional involvement improves crisis management and supports community healing.
  • Mindfulness to Combat Professional Burnout
    methodology: mindfulness_for_caregiver_resilience
    By integrating mindfulness and self-care into professional development, the organization reduces burnout and compassion fatigue among funeral service providers, because sustained emotional resilience enables higher-quality care delivery.
  • Professional Self-Regulation to Build Consumer Trust
    methodology: professional_self_regulation
    By enforcing a Code of Ethics and restricting complaint filing to non-industry individuals, the organization strengthens public trust in funeral directors, because accountability to consumers—not peers—demonstrates a genuine commitment to ethical service.
  • Value-Based Counseling to Shift Family Decision-Making
    methodology: value_based_family_counseling
    By educating families on all available options, the organization shifts decision-making from price-driven choices to value-driven ones, because informed families are better able to align funeral services with personal, cultural, and ecological values.