irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25KAWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION.
- #2 $8KALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Awards and Recognition
Honors achievements in science education through formal awards programs for teachers and educators
Bulletin & Newsletter
Produces and distributes regular publications to communicate association activities and professional resources to science educators across New York State
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Administers awards program for science educatorsRecognizes excellence in science teaching and leadership through multiple award programs, including the STANYS Fellows Award (established in 1949), the Anton Banko Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching (providing up to $1500 in conference expenses and a $1500 stipend), and the STANYS Excellence in Science Teaching Award, with awardees honored annually at the STANYS Annual Conference and provided hotel and registration coverage.
- Awards and recognition for science education achievementsProvides awards and recognition to individuals or programs demonstrating excellence in science education within New York State.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Distributes regular newsletter to membersProduces and distributes a newsletter five times per year containing updates from the NYS Education Department, conference information, and professional development opportunities for science educators.
- Distribution of bulletin and newsletter to science education communityDistributes a regular bulletin and newsletter to share updates, events, and information with science educators across New York State.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
- Facilitates professional network and committee engagementProvides a collaborative professional network for science educators across New York State and supports member involvement through standing committees, including an online form for expressing interest in participation.
- Hosts annual conference for science educatorsOrganizes and hosts a four-day annual conference each November for Pre-K through university and informal science educators across New York State, serving as a central professional gathering for networking, recognition, and professional development.
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STEM Education Program Support 1 activity
- Additional program activities supporting science educationConducts supplementary programs that promote and support science education initiatives and professional development across New York State.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Provides grants to support science enrichmentFunds grants of up to $500 to PreK-16 classroom teachers who are STANYS members for three consecutive years to support science enrichment opportunities.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Supports early career chemistry educatorsProvides early career chemistry educators with a one-year complimentary STANYS membership, full registration to the annual conference, and public recognition at the event.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces and publishes The Science Teachers BulletinProduces and publishes The Science Teachers Bulletin twice annually in Fall and Spring editions as a peer-reviewed publication featuring articles on science education and philosophical issues, written by and for members, and makes it available as a downloadable and printable PDF.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$291K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$274K94%
Investment income$16K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$275K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$590K
Cash$211K
Investments$368K
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$567K
Liquid reserves25.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.4%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 2026 Conference Sponsors Partner — Provides financial and logistical support for the STANYS annual conference
- Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Partner — Employer of an awardee recognized by STANYS for excellence in science teaching.
- Fellows Committee Partner — Committee responsible for evaluating nominations and administering the STANYS Fellows Award Program.
- Google Drive Partner — Used to host and share past bulletin archives.
- Jamesville-Dewitt Central Schools Partner — Employer of an awardee recognized by STANYS for excellence in science teaching.
- NYS Education Department Government — Source of updates shared in the STANYS newsletter for science educators.
- National Research Council Network — References the National Research Council's Framework for K-12 Science Education as a guiding document for manuscript submissions.
- STANYS Foundation Network — Provides grant funding to support science enrichment for PreK-16 teachers and students through STANYS.
- Science Teachers Association of New York State Network — State-level association affiliated with broader science education networks
- Surgical Design Corporation Partner — Organization founded by Anton Banko, whose legacy is honored through the Anton Banko Award for Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching.
- Wantagh Union Free School District Partner — Employer of an awardee recognized by STANYS for excellence in science teaching.
- other professional and community organizations Partner — Maintains a collaborative partnership relationship with other professional and community organizations.
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.
- Cross-Level Collaboration to Strengthen Statewide Science Education Ecosystemsmethodology: cross-level_educator_collaborationBy fostering collaboration among Pre-K, university, and informal educators, the organization builds a more coherent and aligned science education system across New York State, because integration across educational levels reduces fragmentation and amplifies the impact of professional learning and innovation.
- Evidence-Based Practice Dissemination Through Member-Driven Publicationmethodology: evidence-based practiceBy curating and publishing member-submitted content aligned with research and state standards, the organization promotes the adoption of effective, standards-consistent science teaching practices, because educator-authored materials increase relevance and trust while ensuring coherence with policy and pedagogical best practices.
- Professional Development as a Lever for Science Education Improvementmethodology: continued-professional-developmentBy providing continuous, high-quality professional development — especially through accessible formats like annual conferences and curated publications — the organization improves science teaching practices across New York State, because well-supported educators are better equipped to implement effective, research-based instruction.
- Recognition of Excellence to Reinforce Effective Teaching and Leadershipmethodology: professional-excellence-recognitionBy publicly recognizing science educators for teaching effectiveness, leadership, scholarship, and community engagement, the organization strengthens professional norms and incentivizes high-quality, equitable science instruction, because visible reward systems promote replication of best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.