2017-06-08T15:48:47-05:00 2016-12-31 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2016-01-01 270132133 Rochester Education Foundation Inc ROCH 5852715790 250 Mill Street Rochester NY 14614 Patricia Braus Executive Director 5852715790 2017-06-05 1 Stephanie Annunziata P00195472 5852322956 2017-06-05 24.213.221.209 2017-06-05 13:22:10 ED P 48754ED47237FC1D792EEC3DD1DC1AE7193ED61C EEA45F81699E10CFF9098B513D476AEA53E0731E 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Patricia Braus 250 Mill Street Rochester NY 14614 508621 0 X www.rochestereducation.org X 2005 NY To provide programs and resources to support the success of Rochester city students. 15 15 5 181 0 0 273753 296693 203436 150655 2264 5847 0 0 479453 453195 5249 3200 0 0 183989 137581 0 0 27243 294789 323060 484027 463841 -4574 -10646 386343 414516 100783 134756 285560 279760 X The Rochester Education Foundation is an independent organization whose mission is to provide programs and resources to improve learning and success for all Rochester city public school students through partnerships with educators, businesses and the community. 0 0 137776 3200 150655 The organization continues to play a role in the Greater Rochester Health Foundation's Childhood Healthy Weight Initiative, supporting consultants at five city schools. The goal of the program is to increase the percentage of 4 to 10 year olds in the city who are at a healthy weight by increasing healthy eating habits and physical activity. 64224 Give Back, Give Books: The Organization supports student book clubs, parent-student reading events and a wide range of literacy projects for city students through Teachers' Choice, a program within Give Back, Give Books. The organization has given more than 39,000 new books to city students for reading activities in class and to enjoy at home since 2006. In 2016 REF provided up to 200 new books to 48 educators at 21 city schools. Books are then given to students for their home libraries. 11333 Spring for Music Opportunities. This program provides city students with opportunities to play, perform and excel in the field of music. The Organization collected and donated 168 musical instruments for city students in 2016, bringing the total of musical instruments donated since the program launch in 2005 to 1,468. The Organization also supported opportunities for students to perform in the All City Concert and the Holiday Chorale Concert at the Eastman Theatre. In addition, the Organization supported music scholarships for summer music lessons, and the purchase of instruments so college-bound students can audition and receive scholarships. Lastly, the Organization supported student attendance at professional music concerts in the Eastman School of Music series. 185765 College Access: Through the Organization's college access collaborative, Rochester College Access Network (RCAN), the Organization has worked with colleges and universities, community organizations, businesses and individuals to provide information, guidance and activities so that more Rochester city students can go to college - and reach their full potential. In 2015 the Organization launched FAFSA Fest, a series of community events where students and a parent receive free help filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Organization also supported 10th grade college visits for city students, and the development of a special website to help students apply to college (RochesterCAN.org).Other Programs: The Organization provides valuable summer reading and other resources to students at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10, helps students discover the great outdoors with clubs at Wilson High School and the World of Inquiry School, and supports student internships.These programs are primarily supported through contributions. 185765 399098 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 5 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X X The Organization 5852715790 250 Mill Street Rochester NY 14614 Ray Mitchell Bullene Director 0.19 X 0 0 0 Susan Kaufmann Vice Chair/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Levy Director 0.58 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Konar Director 0.19 X 0 0 0 Marshee Love Director 0.19 X 0 0 0 Robert Neale Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kimberley Collins Director (1/16) 0.02 X 0 0 0 Diane Miller Director 0.38 X 0 0 0 Karen Becker Director (1/16-6/16) 0.38 X 0 0 0 Laurie Haelen Director 0.58 X 0 0 0 George Tsanis Chair 0.96 X X 0 0 0 Lori Florack Director 0.38 X 0 0 0 Anthony Green Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrice Lancelot Director 0.19 X 0 0 0 Julie Cook Director (9/16-12/16) 0.58 X 0 0 0 Sara M Kelly PHD Director (9/16-12/16) 0.38 X 0 0 0 Kimberly McKinsey-Mabry Dean 0.38 X 0 0 0 Patricia Braus Executive Director 40.00 X 45120 0 0 45120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5824 38577 252292 36140 296693 Childhood Healthy Weig 611710 150655 150655 150655 2629 2629 47358 44140 3218 3218 3218 11286 38577 11286 0 453195 150655 0 5847 X 200 200 3000 3000 45120 29328 6768 9024 75241 53437 10335 11469 8013 6254 724 1035 9207 6331 1308 1568 3804 3804 763 763 150319 140940 8768 611 4606 3285 537 784 4104 2706 1398 11211 8081 1273 1857 541 541 1997 949 812 236 Student Activities 63979 63979 Books 40969 40969 Instruments 34390 34390 Food 2715 2715 3662 2534 469 659 463841 399098 37500 27243 216258 52136 43209 203860 42305 6783 22127 7879 1570 3230 1249 749 1041 500 94480 103731 875 875 386343 414516 5964 11165 94819 121435 2156 100783 134756 X 93790 88183 191770 191577 285560 279760 386343 414516 -10646 4846 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 145503 339328 280265 273753 296693 1335542 145503 339328 280265 273753 296693 1335542 212733 1122809 103 1721 1418 2264 2629 8135 9992 18190 9946 13290 11286 62704 1406381 713068 0.79840 0.91490 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 25295 180 2295 563 27207 26013 821 -343 1196 25295 25000 150 1217 354 26013 1.00000 1 0 1249 749 500 500 462141 4846 4100 8946 453195 0 453195 467941 4100 4100 463841 0 463841 Part IV, Line 2b: The organization has funds held for others, specifically for the World of Work Conference. Part V, Line 4: To support the organization's mission Recognition Event 49863 38577 11286 1990 9039 257 49863 38577 11286 1990 9039 257 11286 0 X 1750 X Musical Instruments 168 34390 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A complete copy of the 990 will be emailed to all board members. All board members will have an opportunity to comment and pose questions before the 990 is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization provides each officer and director with the conflict of interest policy when they are elected or appointed. The policy is also reviewed annually. If a potential conflict with any officer or director arises, the organization follows the conflict of interest policy and documents that in the meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The process for determining the compensation of the organization's Executive Director included a packet presented by the Treasurer which included proposed salary increases and documented comparative salaries at similar organizations. The salary increase was approved by the full board. There were no other compensated key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Project Coordinators: Program service expenses 135,069. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 135,069. Other Professional Services: Program service expenses 5,871. Management and general expenses 8,768. Fundraising expenses 611. Total expenses 15,250.