Rochester Organization of Families
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of ROOF Community Services is to address community needs by providing resources and services to children, youth, and families to achieve a healthy, positive, and drug-free community in the Rochester area. ROOF Community Services is a private nonprofit 501c3 organization.
- Income
- $805,498
- Spending
- $893,243
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 72
- Highest pay
- $75,292, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
- $496,129 spent. Food Bank Program-Throughout the year, the ROOF Food Bank was open three days a week from 2:00-5:00. Rochester residents can receive services from the Food Bank twice a month, plus receive government issued USDA Commodities. During Fiscal Year 2025, 3,460 individuals from 1,338 families made a total of 13,384 visits to the Food Bank. 358,332 pounds of food were distributed to clients. Food was procured from the following sources:Community donations-52,200 poundsNorthwest Harvest/Coastal Harvest-13,835 poundsFood Lifeline-54,200 poundsUSDA Commodities-70,389 poundsCSFP Commodities-7,145 poundsFood purchased by ROOF- 6,841 poundsOf the food we distributed in FY25: 30% was fresh produce 18% was protein 11% was dairy products 13% was breads, grains and rice 28% was canned/boxed/processed foodsThrough the Food Bank, clients were also able to receive personal care items and baby items such as diapers, wipes, and formula. Pet food and cleaning supplies were available as well.101 households also received holiday food for Thanksgiving through the ROOF Food Bank.
- $134,003 spent. Kids' Place After-school and Summer Program-ROOF Community Services' Kids' Place After-School and Summer Program provides tutoring, prevention, and enrichment activities to Kindergarten through fifth graders attending the Rochester Primary and Grand Mound Elementary Schools. Children attending qualify for free or reduced school lunch and are referred by their teacher or school counselor due to academic, social, or behavioral needs. Transportation is provided to and from the program. The main focus of Kids' Place is academic tutoring. Children also participate in weekly Too Good for Drugs (a drug prevention program), Girls' Energized & Motivated (GEM), a boys group, arts and crafts, library visits, and physical activities.46 children participated in our 2024-25 school year program while 45 participated in the 2025 summer program.
- $109,304 spent. Community Projects-Back to School Supplies were given to 275 low-income Rochester children once school resumed.Operation Santa provided new clothes and toys to 272 low-income children from 99 families.
- $81,423 spent. Emergency & Family Services-ROOF's partnership with Salvation Army Warm Home Vouchers assisted 49 families with Puget Sound Energy bills. 19 households received emergency Salvation Army vouchers for such things as water utility bills or transportation for medical or job-related travel.Rental assistance helped 58 families remain in their home thus preventing them from becoming homeless.202 individuals received assistance with emergency needs such as auto repairs, items needed for employment, education and improved health. 48 households received assistance with utility bills and small home repairs to improve the health and safety of the home. 72 households also received heating assistance through a partnership with Community Action Council (CAC). Clients were able to meet CAC staff at ROOF to complete intake interview and paperwork.Free Head Lice Shampoo was also available at ROOF for needy families. Well Water Samples: ROOF Community Services continued to be a drop off site for Well Water Samples, tested by Thurston County Environmental Health. Samples are picked-up once a week by a county employee and test the quality of well water in the Rochester area for private citizens or businesses. Community Service: Juvenile and adult offenders who have been through the court system, or juveniles who have participated in Diversion, have been able to fulfill their community service hours at ROOF. These offenders help with Food Bank and general custodial duties. 10 adults and 4 youth assigned community service through the courts or a diversion program provided 131 hours of service.Income Tax Prep: 103 households participated in the AARP Tax Aide program at ROOF.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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