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Rocovery Fitness Inc

EIN 47-5018026 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROCOVERY FITNESS, INC. IS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PHYSICALLY ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS BROUGHT TOGETHER BY SOBER LIVING, COMMITTED TO CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF HEALING AND RECOVERY. MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO DISCOVER THEIR INNER STRENGTH AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH ADVENTURE, FUN AND CAMARADERIE.

Income
$864,202
Spending
$724,877
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
10
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$82,900, executive director

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $613,190 spent. ROCOVERY FITNESS IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN THE WESTERN AND FINGER LAKES REGIONS OF NEW YORK STATE, PROVIDING RECOVERY SUPPORT THROUGH FITNESS AND SOBER LIVING, CONNECTING PEERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY THROUGH WELLNESS, ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING. ROCOVERY ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS THROUGH WEEKLY HIKES AND BIKE RIDES, KAYAKING TRIPS, AND WEEKEND CAMPING RETREATS THROUGHOUT UPSTATE NEW YORK, AS WELL AS DAILY WORKOUTS, PERSONAL TRAINING, YOGA AND MORE AT OUR ROCOVERY OUTREACH CENTER LOCATED ON DEWEY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER. ROCOVERY ALSO PROVIDES NON-FITNESS BASED PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 2015, ROCOVERY FITNESS HAS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR THROUGH FITNESS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE A SOBER LIFESTYLE. SINCE JANUARY 2017, WE HAVE REACHED OVER 5,500 INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. ALL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, THE ONLY REQUIREMENT BEING AT LEAST 48 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY.

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 2024.

    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 March 2016.

    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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