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Junior League of Rochester Inc

EIN 16-6002725 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Junior League of Rochester is part of an international organization of women committed to volunteerism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Income
$107,268
Spending
$74,814
Reserves
71.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 50%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 71.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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. $29,038 spent. Diaper Bank - The Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank addresses diaper need in Monroe County, as well as surrounding counties, by providing diapers and diapering supplies to partnership organizations and social workers. This is an all volunteer run operation. We collect diapers (including open packages and loose diapers), pull-ups, training pants, wipes, and diaper creams. We also collect monetary donations, which are used to purchase these supplies at deep discounts. During the 2024-2025 league year, the decision was made to hand the diaper bank off to another organization. This process started during the year but the transition was not effective until June 2025.
  2. $8,178 spent. Done-in-a-day (DIAD) Volunteer Opportunities for Members and Member Trainings - The DIADs program is designed to offer highly flexible, one-day volunteer opportunities that allow participants to make a meaningful impact without a long-term commitment. Unlike other programs that may require extensive planning and budgeting, DIADs are typically focused on quick, impactful service projects that can be completed in a single day.These activities are varied, often responding to immediate community needs, and allow volunteers to engage in a wide range of service areas. This makes DIADs one of our top three programs, standing out due to their adaptability and the immediate difference they make in our community.Member training is central to the mission of the Junior League. Throughout the 2024-2025 year Member Trainings were typically offered in conjunction with our monthly membership meetings. Trainings offered included topics such as how to use/interpret the Emotions Wheel, a panel on Women's leadership, and personal branding. Training was a key component of the meetings in September, January, February, and April.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 May 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 November 1944.

    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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