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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc

EIN 16-1104636 · Rochester, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COMPANY'S PURPOSE IS TO:A. PROMOTE, SUPPLEMENT, AND ENRICH THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF STUDENTS IN THE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK AREA; B. PROMOTE, SUPPLEMENT, AND ENRICH THE STUDY OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS BY HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK AREA;C. PROVIDE TRAINING AND RELATED ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE TO ADULT WORKERS, EMPLOYED, UNEMPLOYED, AND UNEMPLOYABLE PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF MONROE COUNTY, IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVE WORK COMPETENCIES, AND MAXIMIZE JOB OPPORTUNITIES; ANDD. SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA OF NEW YORK.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$466,767, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 286% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $54,950 spent. TRAINING: PROMOTE, SUPPLEMENT AND ENRICH WORKFORCE TRAINING OF REGIONAL EMPLOYEES. (192 INDIVIDUALS, 114 COMPANIES SERVED)
  2. $1.9 million spent. COORDINATION AND CONVENING: ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER & FINGER LAKES REGION TO STRATEGICALLY COORDINATE EFFORTS IN FURTHERANCE OF ECONOMIC VITALITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE REGION'S WORKFORCE. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE ONE ROC INITIATIVE, A POWERFUL ALLIANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO MAKING GREATER ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC AND RAPIDLY GROWING REGIONAL ECONOMIES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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