irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS MAJORING IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FIELDS.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Scholarship Program
Provides financial scholarships to students enrolled in occupational therapy programs in New York State
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for occupational therapy scope of practice and develops policy initiativesEngages in advocacy with elected officials to protect and advance the scope of practice for occupational therapy practitioners in New York State. Develops and implements policies and advocacy initiatives affecting the occupational therapy community.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Facilitates professional collaboration and leadership developmentOperates committees and Communities of Practice to advance the profession and support collaboration among occupational therapy practitioners. Offers leadership development, research opportunities, and peer support networks for professional growth.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Offers continuing education and professional development resourcesProvides access to continuing education through webinars, event calendars, and an annual fall conference. Offers educational programming on topics such as self-determination research in pediatric practice and integrating spirituality into daily practice.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Provides member-exclusive resources and benefitsOffers a member portal granting access to exclusive resources such as legislative updates, career services, internship access, research grants, newsletters, podcasts, and webinars.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Provides scholarships and cash awards for occupational therapy students and practitionersOffers the Ellen Sterns-Paquin Memorial Scholarship Award, a cash award given annually to a nominated occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who demonstrates exceptional clinical commitment and mentorship. Also provides scholarships to students pursuing education in occupational therapy.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Supports international participation and professional exchangeSupports travel and participation for a Haitian occupational therapist and student to attend NYSOTA's annual conference and complete a two-week practicum in a New York clinical or educational setting.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$237K
Contributions & grants$8140%
Program service revenue$216K91%
Investment income$20K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$200K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$89K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$322K
Cash$158K
Investments$165K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$315K
Liquid reserves19.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SCANLON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $88K |
board members · 9
- BETH CHIARIELLO — PRESIDENT
- CLOVER HUTCHINSON — TRUSTEE
- DEAN CARROLL — TREASURER (UNTIL 11/12)
- JOHN DAMIAO — INTERIM TREASURER (FROM 11/12)
- MARY DEVADAS — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL ROFF — VICE-PRESIDENT
- TIFFANY JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
- TRIPTA VELAMOOR — SECRETARY
- TYRA BANKS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Facebook Network — Platform used for member login and outreach
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform for member engagement and community building.
- Facebook Partner — Enables social profile login for members through Facebook integration.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for member login and outreach.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for member engagement and event promotion.
- LinkedIn Network — Platform used for member login and professional networking
- LinkedIn Network — Uses LinkedIn for professional networking and member engagement.
- LinkedIn Partner — Enables social profile login for members through LinkedIn integration.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for member login and professional engagement.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for member engagement and professional networking.
- Michael Roff Partner — NYSOTA Vice President who serves as contact for committee involvement.
- Saratoga Hilton Partner — Venue host for the 2026 NYSOTA Annual Fall Conference.
- YourMembership Partner — Provides association management software
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.
- Cultural Exchange for Mutual Professional Developmentmethodology: cultural_exchange_programBy facilitating clinical and cultural exchange between Haitian and New York occupational therapy practitioners and students, the organization advances global professional growth, because cross-cultural collaboration builds mutual understanding, expands practice perspectives, and strengthens clinical adaptability.
- Member-Led Governance as Professional Developmentmethodology: member-led governanceBy involving members in committee leadership and governance roles, the organization builds leadership and organizational skills within the profession, because participatory structures foster experiential learning and professional growth.
- Policy Advocacy for Professional Autonomymethodology: policy-advocacyBy directly engaging policymakers, the organization preserves and expands occupational therapists' practice rights and professional autonomy, because sustained advocacy influences regulatory environments to support clinician scope of practice and service accessibility.