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Nonprofit · EIN 16-0915951

ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Also known as UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INC

Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13215

Financials

$152K$120K2023$152K$152K2024$134K$137K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$134,112$136,877-$2,765$259,662$2,267$257,395
May 31, 2025990$151,853$152,073-$220$260,285$125$260,160
May 31, 2024990$152,015$119,703$32,312$260,455$75$260,380
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,249
Membership dues
$1,060
Program service revenue
$126,363
Investment income
$229
Net income from fundraising events
$4,271
Other revenue
$4,271

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$104,317
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$14,431
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,738
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,300
Occupancy
$4,950
Program services (functional)
$119,307
Management and general (functional)
$14,864
Fundraising (functional)
$2,706

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$260,285
Total assets, end of year
$259,662
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,267
Net assets, end of year
$257,395
Net assets without donor restrictions
$257,395
Gross receipts
$136,455
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JONATHAN ADLERADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Key employee
10$13,922$509
ANTHONY KURECPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
BARBARA LABARGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
CHET WILKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANE FORSTADTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELLEN ABBOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAYLE BURGESSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEBRA BENWAREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BERTHA JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JANICE HARVEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEAN PIROZZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD PRIESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHARON PUTNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRISTIN BRUCEDIRECTOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHERIE KOCANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JONATHAN ADLERADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Key employee
10$12,738$627
ANTHONY KURECPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
BARBARA LABARGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
CHET WILKVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANE FORSTADTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELLEN ABBOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAYLE BURGESSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEBRA BENWAREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BERTHA JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BONNIE MCCABEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEAN PIROZZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD PRIESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHARON PUTNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRISTIN BRUCEDIRECTOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHERIE KOCANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JONATHAN ADLERADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Key employee
10$10,474$1,334
ANTHONY KURECPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
BARBARA LABARGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
JANE FORSTADTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELLEN ABBOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAYLE BURGESSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JANICE HARVEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BERTHA JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BONNIE MCCABEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEAN PIROZZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EDWARD PRIESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHARON PUTNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRISTIN BRUCEDIRECTOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4900 BROAD RD, SYRACUSE, NY 13215-2265
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANTHONY KUREC, 4900 BROAD RD ROOM 1285, SYRACUSE, NY 13215
Signed the 990
ANTHONY KUREC, PRESIDENT
Phone
(315) 464-5610
Return prepared by
DALEY LACOMBE & CHARETTE PC

Mission

ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY/UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, A CAMPUS OF SUNY, WHICH IS AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF NY. UPSTATE INCLUDES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AS WELL AS ACADEMIC AND MEDICAL FACILITIES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY PROMOTES THE WELFARE OF SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, AND UPSTATE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LOCATED IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK BY AWARDING GRANTS THAT HELP FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL AND UNIVERSITY. IN ADDITION, ADVOCATES PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A GIFT SHOP, SNACK BAR AND A FUNDRAISER FOR THE BENEFIT OF UPSTATE.
    Expenses $119,307 · grants $104,317 · revenue $126,363

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
16-0915951
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E22I)
Assets (IRS master file)
$259,662
Income (IRS master file)
$136,455

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$134,112$136,877$259,662XML
990May 2025$151,853$152,073$260,285XML
990May 2024$152,015$119,703$260,455XML
990May 2023$125,637$152,225$229,211IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-0915951).

Questions about ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY is 16-0915951.
Is ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names ANTHONY KUREC.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,922 (JONATHAN ADLER, ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR).
How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $134,112, expenses of $136,877 and total assets of $259,662 at year end.

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