New York State Nurses Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
New York State Nurses Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Albany, New York, registered in 1992, with $65,165,710 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
155 Washington Ave, Albany, NY, 12210 EIN 14-0923749 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.2M
▲ 19.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$49.3M
Net assets
$101.0M
Employees
187
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for New York State Nurses Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · +24% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For New York State Nurses Association: 25 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For New York State Nurses Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For New York State Nurses Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization's mission is to promote the advancement of nursing through collective bargaining and to improve the public's health by providing advocacy and leadership in the changing healthcare environment.
What they do
Administration: nysna departments provide specialized skills and expertise to support the work of the association's programs.
Convention: the convention is attended by hundreds of nurses and nursing students each year. it is an opportunity for members to discuss and vote on issues related to nursing and nysna during voting body sessions in order to set the direction and priorities of the union.
Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c:the executive director is responsible for the board of directors and its officers annual compliance with the conflict of interest policy.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39.6M (FY2013) to $65.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25.6MNet assets $101.0M
Operating margin
24.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$126.6M
Total liabilities
$25.6M
Net assets
$101.0M
Salaries & benefits
$30.6M
62% of expenses
Board members
20
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,165,710▲19.3% | $49,251,421▲6.5% | $101,042,974▲24.9% | $126,595,837▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $54,642,349▲5.9% | $46,242,272▲0.7% | $80,886,609▼3.5% | $104,334,161▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $51,600,223▼4.2% | $45,937,415▲9.0% | $83,836,391▲7.9% | $107,043,723▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,864,397▲7.8% | $42,130,340▲2.6% | $77,681,262▲33.0% | $106,360,017▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,986,068▼1.8% | $41,071,488▼5.9% | $58,404,949▲129% | $89,192,374▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,905,279▲5.7% | $43,655,824▼4.8% | $25,492,205▼32.5% | $62,452,735▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,139,000▲6.5% | $45,847,721▲15.1% | $37,757,373▼2.3% | $66,130,234▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,181,144▼1.2% | $39,842,823▼4.7% | $38,635,807▲32.5% | $66,253,358▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $45,742,984▲9.4% | $41,819,786▲6.4% | $29,150,177▲75.8% | $59,441,754▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,795,765▲3.5% | $39,309,202▲7.5% | $16,585,626▼24.7% | $59,219,540▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,377,764▲1.9% | $36,574,472▼3.4% | $22,026,455▼2.2% | $58,677,805▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $39,635,419 | $37,877,043▲8.8% | $22,523,179▲54.3% | $56,538,485▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,809,001▼7.6% | $14,597,394▲60.5% | $46,318,445▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $37,679,896▲4.3% | $9,095,932▼31.4% | $32,624,343▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $36,125,893▲1.6% | $13,249,767▲58.3% | $28,868,714▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $35,542,485 | $8,370,083 | $25,614,819 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: John Barrett — $344,722 (0.70% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Barrett | Director of Finance | 35 | $344,722 |
| Nancy Appey Kaleda | Deputy Director | 35 | $331,059 |
| Carol Lynn Esposito | Former Dir. of Nursing Education | 35 | $291,063 |
| Patricia Kane Rn | Executive Director | 35 | $289,315 |
| Eric Smith | Field Director | 35 | $264,151 |
| James Ferris | Area Director- R, Mm&neg | 35 | $257,951 |
| Lucillie Sollazzo | Former Associate Director | 35 | $257,480 |
| Karen Brommes-james | Director of Nursing Education | 35 | $252,856 |
| Hermanuella Hyppolite | Director Span | 35 | $240,711 |
| Cecilia Jordan | Director Hhc | 35 | $239,649 |
| Leonidas Bell | Dir. Political Affairs & P | 35 | $237,264 |
| Lisa Ruiz | Program Rep | 35 | $213,711 |
| Bryan Perreira | Director Labor Ed | 35 | $212,549 |
| Bevin Tracy | Dir. Meeting & Convention | 35 | $210,460 |
| Claire Tuck | Director Legal | 35 | $210,197 |
| Brian Flynn | Program Rep | 35 | $203,083 |
| Dennis Zgoda | Collective Bargaining Coordinator | 35 | $200,468 |
| Kristi Barnes | Director Communications | 35 | $198,253 |
| Michelle Crentsil | Dir. Political & Comm. Org | 35 | $196,385 |
| Edward Yoo | Dir. Strategic Research | 35 | $185,978 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Hilton | Convention | $1,089,888 |
| Century Direct LLC | Printing | $886,316 |
| Cohen Weiss & Simon LLP | Legal | $521,783 |
| Luxury Van & Bus LLC | Transportaition | $238,920 |
| 155 Washington Ave LLC | Rent | $222,804 |
Grants received · $75K total
6 grants to New York State Nurses Association totaling $75K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1199seiu United Healthcare Workers East | Solidarity contribution | 2020 | $6,943 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | Support medical mission on pr | 2019 | $12,892 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2016 | $25,061 |
Grants made · $40K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $40K in FY2024. All grants made by New York State Nurses Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working Families Party Inc | General support | $40,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is New York State Nurses Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New York State Nurses Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-0923749, based in Albany, New York.
- What is New York State Nurses Association's EIN?
- New York State Nurses Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-0923749.
- How much revenue does New York State Nurses Association report?
- New York State Nurses Association reported $65,165,710 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does New York State Nurses Association have?
- CharityIndex grades New York State Nurses Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does New York State Nurses Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on New York State Nurses Association's latest Form 990 is $344,722, paid to John Barrett (Director of Finance).
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Data for New York State Nurses Association (EIN 14-0923749) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.