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Monroe County Family Coalition Inc

EIN 85-3343257 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To connect local families to community resources and bridge the gap between local government and partnering agencies and at-risk youth and families. To create safe places for a courageous dialog between various entities within the community that addresses diverse contentious matters.

Income
$111,247
Spending
$120,001
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$7,852, president/ceo

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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)
  1. $16,650 spent. Community Garden & Healthy Eating Initiative at School #45 - The Community Garden at School #45 addresses food insecurity and promotes healthy living in the 14621 neighborhoods. This initiative provides access to fresh produce while educating families on nutrition and sustainable gardening. Parents, youth, and community members participate in monthly focus groups, nutrition workshops, and hands-on training in the greenhouse. These activities empower families to grow their own food, develop lifelong healthy eating habits, and build stronger community connections.
  2. $2,500 spent. Annual Youth & Family Wellness Conference - Our annual two-day conference is a cornerstone event that supports the holistic health of Monroe County residents, particularly families impacted by poverty. The conference offers Keynote speakers as well as a youth keynote speaker, breakout sessions focused on mental health, physical health, and healthy eating, as well as interactive activities such as yoga, gardening demonstrations, and movement classes. In addition, over 30 vendors provide direct access to critical community resources, including healthcare services, employment assistance, and financial literacy. The event also distributes essential items, such as bookbags, wellness kits, and bus passes, ensuring participants leave with both knowledge and tangible support. With free admission, the conference serves hundreds of youths and families each year.
  3. $2,500 spent. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshops - In partnership with Push Consulting, MCFC delivers ongoing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming designed to strengthen families and improve student success. These workshops help parents and caregivers understand how to support their children's emotional health while also addressing their own well-being. Through practical tools, dialogue, and community support, SEL workshops create safer, more nurturing environments for students to thrive academically and socially.
  4. Annual Youth & Family Wellness Conference - Our annual two-day conference is a cornerstone event that supports the holistic health of Monroe County residents, particularly families impacted by poverty. The conference offers Keynote speakers as well as a youth keynote speaker, breakout sessions focused on mental health, physical health, and healthy eating, as well as interactive activities such as yoga, gardening demonstrations, and movement classes. In addition, over 30 vendors provide direct access to critical community resources, including healthcare services, employment assistance, and financial literacy. The event also distributes essential items, such as bookbags, wellness kits, and bus passes, ensuring participants leave with both knowledge and tangible support. With free admission, the conference serves hundreds of youths and families each year.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2021.

    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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