irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SPRING LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - OVER 100 GENERALLY IN ATTENDANCE TO REVIEW CURRENT AND PENDING LEGISLATION, DISCUSS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE, ETC.
- #2 $0REGIONAL CONFERENCES - HELD IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE USUALLY DRAWING 40-60 IN ATTENDANCE CONSISTING OF MANY WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND ANNUAL OR LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS. PURPOSE IS PRIMARILY TO HELP SMALLER CEMETERIES IMPROVE THEIR OPERATIONS AND HELP THEM COMPLY WITH MYRIAD OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Regional Conferences
Series of conferences held across New York State, typically drawing 40–60 attendees, focused on helping smaller cemeteries improve operations and comply with laws and regulations.
Spring Legislative Conference
Annual conference with over 100 attendees reviewing current and pending legislation, employee benefits, investments, and insurance issues relevant to cemetery operations.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Conducts regional operational and compliance conferences for cemeteriesHosts regional conferences across New York State, typically drawing 40–60 attendees, to assist smaller cemeteries in improving operations and complying with applicable laws and regulations; these conferences were held in multiple locations in 2023.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual spring legislative conferenceOrganizes an annual spring legislative conference with over 100 attendees to review current and pending legislation and discuss operational topics including employee benefits, investments, and insurance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$282K
Contributions & grants$46K16%
Program service revenue$185K66%
Investment income$7K3%
Other revenue$43K
expenses
Total expenses$272K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$234K
Cash$234K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$234K
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +13.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ADAM GINGSBERG — DIRECTOR
- CATHY VAIL — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS WERNER — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS WASIURA — DIRECTOR
- ERIC BARNA — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE BAKER — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH P DITROIA — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN LOCKE — PRESIDENT
- MATT IVLER — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW PARISI — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN J ROMAGNOLA — PAST PRESIDENT
- NICK DIBARTOLO — SECRETARY
- PHILIP TASSI — TREASURER
- WILLIAM LANE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Ferncliff Cemetery Government — C/O host and likely administrative base for the association's operations.
strategies · 2
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.
- Regional Capacity Building for Small Cemeteries 44 orgsmethodology: regional_capacity_buildingBy delivering targeted education through regionally accessible conferences, the organization improves operational and regulatory compliance among smaller cemeteries, because localized, low-barrier training increases adoption of best practices.shared approach: Professional Learning and Networking →
- Peer-Learning Network for Cemetery Operatorsmethodology: mutual_cooperationBy facilitating mutual cooperation among member cemeteries, the organization advances shared knowledge and ethical practices, because collective problem-solving and peer exchange improve operational and regulatory outcomes across the sector.