Nonprofit · EIN 22-2235025
PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC
Tax-exempt · ALBANY, NY 12211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,155,235 | $4,155,855 | -$620 | $211,201 | $29,608 | $181,593 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $253,564 | $227,549 | $26,015 | $283,742 | $101,529 | $182,213 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,724,297 | $1,649,582 | $74,715 | $247,441 | $91,243 | $156,198 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,155,235
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $18,136
- Other salaries and wages
- $38,306
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $70,596
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $140
- Accounting fees
- $9,185
- Occupancy
- $3,078
- Travel
- $7,378
- Program services (functional)
- $4,123,224
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,631
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $283,742
- Total assets, end of year
- $211,201
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,608
- Net assets, end of year
- $181,593
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $150,332
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $31,261
- Gross receipts
- $4,155,235
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER C MULLIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $14,671 | $474,360 | $30,742 |
| KENNETH J POKALSKY | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 0.25 | $2,367 | $234,374 | $17,577 |
| SUZANNE M JENSEN CPA | CFO Key employee | 1 | $0 | $220,301 | $18,879 |
| SHEILA APPEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DE FLORA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KELLY CHEZUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA MARIA MARITATO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DIGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE LENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH LEVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MCLEAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SCHWAB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SILVA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER C MULLIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $13,999 | $452,646 | $28,163 |
| KENNETH J POKALSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $2,383 | $235,940 | $24,787 |
| SUZANNE M JENSEN CPA | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $214,928 | $16,471 |
| SHEILA APPEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN BURLEW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KELLY CHEZUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES W KINNEAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA MARIA MARITATO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER C MULLIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $13,313 | $430,459 | $26,356 |
| KENNETH J POKALSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $2,267 | $224,463 | $22,330 |
| SUZANNE M JENSEN CPA | CFO Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $210,835 | $9,359 |
| SHEILA APPEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN BURLEW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KELLY CHEZUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES W KINNEAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA MARIA MARITATO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12 CORPORATE WOODS BLVD STE 17, ALBANY, NY 12211-2524
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- HEATHER C MULLIGAN, 111 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 12210
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER C MULLIGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (518) 465-7511
- Website
- WWW.PPINYS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BST & CO CPAS LLP
Mission
THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INTO NYS GOVERNMENTAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES OF INTEREST TO BUSINESS, LABOR AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- AS SERIOUS DISCUSSIONS BEGAN AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING UPDATES TO THE ABUSE OF DOMINANCE (AKA "ANTITRUST") LEGISLATION, PPI CREATED A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO DISCUSS THE IMPLICATIONS OF ENACTING SUCH LEGISLATION ON NEW YORK STATE'S ECONOMY. THIS EDUCATION CAMPAIGN WAS DESIGNED SOLELY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED ON A DEDICATED WEBSITE.Expenses $3,985,698
- PPI PARTNERED WITH THE NYS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ON A COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO MAKE NEW YORK MORE AFFORDABLE, REVERSE OUTMIGRATION, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY. AN ECONOMIST WAS HIRED TO PUT TOGETHER THE DATA AND ASSEMBLE RECOMMENDATIONS, WITH INPUT FROM STAKEHOLDERS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (CHAMBERS, IDAS, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS) AND SELECTED INVESTORS. SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING WAS DONE TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT AND THE MARKETING OF FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS.Expenses $92,452
- PPI PARTNERED WITH THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION AND FOUR LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TO HOST A STATEWIDE CIVICS BEE COMPETITION. MODELED ON TRADITIONAL SPELLING AND GEOGRAPHY BEES, THE COMPETITION GIVES STUDENTS THE CHANGE TO WIN RECOGNITION AND EARN CASH PRIZES BY SHARING IDEAS FOR IMPROVING THEIR COMMUNITIES AND SHOWING THEIR ENTHUSIASM FOR CIVICS. THE WINNER IS INVITED TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL CIVICS BEE CHAMPIONSHIP IN WASHINGTON, D.C.Expenses $33,465
- THE NEW YORK BUSINESS DEFENSE FUND (NYBDF) IS THE LEGAL ARM OF PPI, CHALLENGING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY OVERREACH AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION. THE NYBDF WORKS TO ENSURE THE LEGISLATIVE CLIMATE PROMOTES ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR NEW YORK BUSINESSES.Expenses $10,890
- DURING 2025, PPI PARTNERED WITH THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS PART OF ITS PREPARING TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE INITIATIVE. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE READINESS AND BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING EFFORTS TO ADVANCE AWARENESS OF THE AP BUSINESS PRINCIPLES/PERSONAL FINANCE COURSE. THE PROJECT RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 2026.Expenses $719
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2235025
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $211,201
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,155,235
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,155,235 | $4,155,855 | $211,201 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $253,564 | $227,549 | $283,742 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,724,297 | $1,649,582 | $247,441 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-2235025).
Questions about PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC
- What is the EIN of PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC is 22-2235025.
- Is PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC 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 PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HEATHER C MULLIGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,671 (HEATHER C MULLIGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK STATE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,155,235, expenses of $4,155,855 and total assets of $211,201 at year end.
Other nonprofits in ALBANY
- ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER GROUP ORGANIZATION EIN 47-3869194 · last filed 990 for 2024
- RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EIN 14-1368361 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA USA EIN 16-1513923 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ST PETERS HOSPITAL EIN 14-1348692 · last filed 990 for 2025
- S & G FOUNDATION EIN 36-4193183 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- NEW YORK STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION BENEFIT FUND EIN 23-7336001 · last filed 990 for 2024
- NEW YORK STATE INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED INC EIN 13-2841179 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ST PETERS HEALTH PARTNERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC EIN 46-1177336 · last filed 990 for 2025