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ROCHESTER FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 160866705 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · rfba.us
revenue
$51K
expenses
$53K
net assets
$187K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FOR THE WELFARE OF APPROXIMATELY 950 MEMBERS THROUGH HONORARY GATHERINGS, SPONSORING FUNERAL SERVICES AND OTHER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rochester Firefighters’ Benevolent Association (RFBA) serves active and retired members of the Rochester, NY Fire Department through a guaranteed death benefit and social programs. Established in the early 1800s, it provides financial support to families of deceased members, funds community events, and awards scholarships to members' children. The organization is governed by a board of trustees and sustained through member dues and donations.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Death Benefit Program
Provides a guaranteed death benefit to designated beneficiaries of deceased active or retired RFBA members in good standing
Firefighters’ Ball
Annual formal event held each November to foster camaraderie among active and retired firefighters and their families
RFBA Scholarship Program
Offers $1,000 scholarships to two graduating high school seniors who are children of RFBA members pursuing post-secondary or trade education
Retiree Picnic
Annual summer gathering for retired firefighters, funded by the RFBA to support social welfare
School of the Holy Childhood Christmas Party
Yearly holiday event funded by RFBA members and local businesses, continuing a tradition since the 1960s
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
    • Maintains cemetery plot for firefighters
      Maintains the dedicated firefighters' burial plot at Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, ensuring a dignified resting place for members.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Offers scholarships to high school seniors
      Awards $1,000 scholarships annually to two high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizes social and commemorative events for members and retirees
      Hosts an annual formal Firefighters' Ball and a retiree picnic in July, providing welfare support through social gatherings; also maintains a tradition of honorary events including a Firefighters' Ball on November 7th.
  • Death Benefit Payments to Members 1 activity
    • Provides death benefits to families of deceased members
      Issues death benefit checks to family members of deceased Rochester Firefighters Benevolent Association members; provides a guaranteed death benefit to all active and retired members in good standing, with payments distributed to the most recently designated beneficiary as required by law.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Supports charitable events and community organizations
      Organizes and funds an annual Christmas party for the School of the Holy Childhood, sponsors holes at multiple annual charity golf tournaments, and supports other community-focused charitable activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$27K53%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2150%
Other revenue$367
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$187K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEVEN STANKOVSKI TREASURER 10 $7K
DEVON STEDGE PRESIDENT 10 $5K
DAVID YIANNAKOS SECRETARY 10 $4K
FREDERICK JOHNSTONE VICE PRESIDENT 10 $4K
JEFFREY GRIGGS ASSISTANT TREASURER 10 $4K
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Alesco Advisors Government — Financial advisory firm used for administrative services related to RFBA operations.
  • Bonadio Group Government — Accounting and consulting firm used for administrative services related to RFBA operations.
  • City of Rochester, New York Fire Department Government — Membership consists of active and retired members of the City of Rochester Fire Department.
  • Rochester Firefighters’ Benevolent Association Partner — Organization responsible for managing member records and issuing death benefit checks.
  • School of the Holy Childhood Partner — RFBA funds and organizes an annual Christmas party for the school.
  • Wells Fargo Government — Financial institution used for billing and administrative services related to RFBA operations.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Educational Access as Pathway to Opportunity
    methodology: education_access
    By providing educational support to high school seniors, the organization expands access to post-secondary, trade, or college education because it serves as a proven pathway to upward mobility and long-term member welfare.
  • Member-Funded Trust with Direct Benefit Distribution
    methodology: member-funded_trust
    By pooling member dues into a dedicated trust fund, the organization ensures long-term financial stability and direct support to members' families in times of loss, because distributing benefits directly from the trust to beneficiaries maintains tax compliance and operational integrity.
  • Social Support Through Ceremonial Engagement
    methodology: social_support_network
    By organizing social and ceremonial activities, including funerals and honors, the organization strengthens member cohesion and emotional resilience because shared rituals reinforce mutual support and collective identity.