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NEW YORK STATE LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135275230 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nyslta.org
revenue
$978K
expenses
$938K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
2
mission · from form 990

THE NEW YORK STATE LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION THAT SERVES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF ALL THOSE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF ABSTRACTING, EXAMINING AND INSURING TITLES, AND OTHERWISE FACILITATING REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS AND INTERESTS THEREIN.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Land Title Association, Inc. is a nonprofit membership association serving professionals in the title insurance, abstracting, and real estate transaction industries across New York State. It advances member interests through continuing legal education, advocacy, and communication of regulatory updates. The organization promotes ethical standards, consumer protection, and industry best practices while supporting policy efforts to combat deed fraud and ensure secure property transactions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION:THE NYSLTA IS AN ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR IN NEW YORK STATE. THE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TARGETING THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF TITLE INSURANCE, AN AREA SELDOM ADDRESSED IN OTHER CLE OFFERINGS ACROSS THE STATE. NON-MEMBERS MAY ATTEND THE CLE FOR A NOMINAL FEE.
  2. #2 $0
    COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL:THROUGH THE USE OF ITS BROADCAST CAPABILITY TO APPROXIMATELY 400 MEMBERS, PLUS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, THE ASSOCIATION RELAYS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES FOR COUNTY CLERKS, MUNICIPALITIES, AND THE COURTS. AN INFORMAL "UP-STREAM" CHANNEL FROM ATTORNEYS, AGENTS, ABSTRACTERS AND EXAMINERS PROVIDES TIMELY INFORMATION FROM THEIR FIELD, WHICH THE ASSOCIATION BROADCASTS TO ITS MEMBERS. THIS EARLY NOTICE SYSTEM PROVIDES A UNIQUE BENEFIT AND SIGNIFICANT COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Committee
Engages in policy advocacy at the state and federal levels, including lobbying on regulations such as FinCEN rules and promoting deed theft prevention initiatives
Charitable Works Committee
Supports local nonprofits across New York State through outreach and donations, amplifying community-based efforts in housing and youth development
Communications Channel
Distributes timely updates from courts, county clerks, and municipalities to members via broadcast communications and a monthly newsletter; also shares field insights from members
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Provides accredited legal education programs focused on title insurance and real estate law for attorneys and industry professionals; non-members may attend for a fee
Title Tech Symposium
Technology-focused event for title insurance professionals to discuss innovations, digital transformation, and future trends in the industry
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocacy for title industry professionals and property rights
      Advances the common interests of professionals involved in abstracting, examining, and insuring real estate titles and facilitating real estate transactions; promotes fair business practices, protects real property ownership rights, and advocates before state and federal lawmakers on regulatory issues affecting the title industry in New York State.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Communicating updates to members from government and legal entities
      Operates a communications channel that relays announcements and updates from county clerks, municipalities, courts, and field professionals to approximately 400 members via broadcast and a monthly newsletter.
  • Real Estate Professional Association 1 activity
    • Maintaining public directory of title industry professionals and firms
      Operates and maintains the only public directory in New York State listing title agents, abstracters, underwriter title corporations, and service companies.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Operating career services for title industry employers and professionals
      Runs a Career Center with a no-cost, anonymous Resume Bank that connects employers with title professionals seeking employment opportunities.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizing professional events and forums for title industry
      Hosts an annual convention, Title Tech Forum, and Title Tech Symposium for title insurance professionals in New York State to network and discuss industry trends, including technology advancements.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Providing continuing education for title and legal professionals
      Offers statewide webinars and continuing education (CE) and continuing legal education (CLE) credits for licensed title agents and attorneys in New York State, including programs focused on the legal aspects of title insurance.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing excellence in the land title industry
      Honors members who have made exceptional contributions to the land title industry in New York State through professional service and dedication.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Supporting community impact through charitable initiatives
      Supports local nonprofits across New York State through its Charitable Works Committee to amplify community impact.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$978K
Contributions & grants$676K69%
Program service revenue$215K22%
Investment income$79K8%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$938K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$379K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.79M
Cash$1.79M
Investments$530
Liabilities$259K
Net assets$1.53M
Liquid reserves22.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT TREUBER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40 $190K
REGINA CAPONE FINANCE/OPERATIONS DIRECTO 40 $120K
board members · 9
  • CATHERINE CANINO — PRESIDENT EMERITUS
  • DAWN HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
  • DESPINA MANOLOUDAS — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES THANASULES — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN KENEALY — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTINE MCCARGO — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL BUGONI — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD ESTRELLA — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHEN MAGGIOLA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • AMTRUST TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • Attorney General James Government — Works with New York State Attorney General Letitia James on initiatives to prevent deed fraud and protect homeowners.
  • CATIC Title Insurance Company Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • County Clerks Government — Receives and relays announcements and updates from county clerks to association members.
  • Courts Government — Receives and relays announcements and updates from courts to association members.
  • FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE GROUP AGENCY OPERATIONS Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • First American Partner — Cited in a newsblog post for a study on title insurance and real estate infrastructure.
  • First American Partner — Collaborates on research and public messaging, as evidenced by joint dissemination of a study on title insurance and real estate infrastructure.
  • First American Partner — Collaborates on research related to title insurance and its role in the real estate economy.
  • Governor Hochul Government — Engages with Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration on policy efforts related to deed theft prevention and title insurance regulation.
  • Municipalities Government — Receives and relays announcements and updates from municipalities to association members.
  • OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO. Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • Office of Deed Theft Prevention Government — Collaborates with the newly created Office of Deed Theft Prevention to combat deed fraud in New York City.
  • RADIAN TITLE INSURANCE INC Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • STEWART TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • State Legislature Government — Partners with members of the New York State Legislature to promote policies that prevent deed fraud and support secure real estate transactions.
  • THE SECURITY TITLE GUARANTEE CORP. OF BALTIMORE Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • US Treasury Government — Federal government entity listed under Government resources.
  • WCBS-TV Partner — Featured news story on deed fraud involving NYSLTA President.
  • WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
  • WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Partner — Member company of the Title Insurance Section
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.

  • Collective Advocacy for Industry Interests and Property Rights
    methodology: industry-advocacy
    By uniting land title professionals and real estate transaction stakeholders, the organization advances shared business interests and strengthens protections for property owners, because collective representation amplifies influence in regulatory and policy arenas.
  • Practitioner-Led Knowledge Dissemination for Competitive Advantage
    methodology: practitioner_sourced_communications
    By sourcing timely field updates directly from practitioners, the organization provides members with early awareness of industry developments, because real-time, ground-level intelligence enhances professional responsiveness and strategic advantage.
  • Specialized Education in Underserved Legal Domains
    methodology: specialized_legal_education
    By focusing continuing legal education on the niche legal aspects of title insurance, the organization addresses a gap in professional training, because targeted expertise development strengthens member competence and fills market deficiencies in specialized knowledge.