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SEWGREEN ROCHESTER INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 364896138 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A25 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$124K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$131K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

INCREASE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF ROCHESTER'S YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS BY TEACHING THEM THE SKILLS OF SEWING, KNITTING, AND NEEDLEWORK, AND SUPPLYINGTHE TOOLS AND MATERIALS THEY NEED AT LOW TO NO COST. THROUGH CLASSES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS, RENTALS OF SPACE AND EQUIPMENT, AND SALES OF FABRIC ANDSEWING MATERIALS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY, SEWGREEN@ROCHESTER PROVIDES EVERYTHING AREA RESIDENTS NEED TO LEARN TO SEW.

profile · synthesized from sources

SEWGREEN ROCHESTER INC is a nonprofit organization based in Rochester, NY, focused on increasing self-sufficiency among local youth and adults through instruction in sewing, knitting, and needlework. The organization provides access to tools, materials, and educational programs at low or no cost. It operates through community-donated supplies, class offerings, equipment rentals, and sales of fabric and sewing materials.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Classes and Camps
Instructional programs in sewing, knitting, and needlework for youth and adults
Equipment and Space Rental
Rental program providing access to sewing tools and workspace for community members
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
    • Access to sewing tools and materials
      Provides low-cost or no-cost access to sewing tools, materials, and equipment through rentals and donations, enabling community members to engage in sewing and crafting activities.
  • Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
    • Sewing and needlework education programs
      Offers sewing, knitting, and needlework classes, camps, and programs to increase self-sufficiency among Rochester's young people and adults.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$112K90%
Program service revenue$13K10%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$132K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$131K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • AMY LEVINE — DIRECTOR
  • LEENA ROUYER — DIRECTOR
  • LISA SHAW — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA FRAME — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Skills-Based Empowerment
    methodology: skills_based_empowerment
    By teaching practical craft skills like sewing and knitting, SEWGREEN ROCHESTER INC fosters self-sufficiency in youth and adults, because acquiring tangible skills enables individuals to generate income, repair and create goods independently, and build confidence through mastery.