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Rochester Area Crime Stoppers Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 161190497 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I20Z · Crime & Legal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · roccrimestoppers.com
revenue
$82K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$69K
employees
0
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

To support area police operations by providing payment of tips toindividuals that lead to the arrest of persons wanted by area lawenforcement.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers Inc is a nonprofit that supports local law enforcement by offering rewards for tips leading to arrests. It funds programs including a K9 initiative, a felony fugitive flyer campaign, and scholarships for first responders. The organization operates in the Rochester, NY area and relies on community donations and volunteer leadership.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $20K
    Amounts paid to individuals for tips that led to the arrest of persons wanted by area police departments.
  2. #2 $2K
    Rochester Transit Service Promotional Campaign
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Felony Fugitive Flyer and Crime Watch
Produces and distributes flyers to inform the public about wanted individuals and ongoing crime prevention efforts.
First Responders Scholarship
Offers financial aid to college students pursuing careers as first responders.
Good Citizen Award
Recognizes high school students who demonstrate exemplary character and community involvement.
K9 Initiative
Supports local police K9 units by funding the purchase of puppies, emergency veterinary care, and equipment upgrades including obstacle course maintenance.
Reward Fund
Provides cash rewards for anonymous tips that lead to the identification or arrest of suspects in criminal cases.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Law Enforcement Support Programs 2 activities
    • Operate anonymous tip line and reward program for crime information
      Operates an anonymous tip line and the P3 App to facilitate community reporting of crime, and maintains a reward fund to pay individuals whose tips lead to arrests by local law enforcement. This includes processing and disbursing rewards based on verified information.
    • Support police K9 units through financial and equipment resources
      Provides financial support to nearly 30 local K9 units across multiple law enforcement agencies, including funding for the purchase of new K9 puppies, emergency veterinary care, and equipment upgrades for K9 training obstacle courses.
  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 2 activities
    • Produce and distribute fugitive flyers and support public crime awareness
      Produces and distributes felony fugitive flyers to inform the public about individuals wanted by local law enforcement and supports crime watch efforts to increase community awareness and engagement in public safety.
    • Provide financial support to school and after-school programs in underserved communities
      Partners with schools in underserved populations by providing financial support for educational and after-school programs to strengthen communication between youth and law enforcement.
  • First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
    • Award scholarships and recognition to students in public safety and community service
      Administers the First Responders Scholarship for college students pursuing careers in public safety and the Good Citizen Award to recognize high school students for positive community contributions.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$81K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1130%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$69K
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • Azar Sarkis — Director
  • Don Jeffries — Director
  • Donald Chesworth — Director
  • J Michael Holloway — Director
  • Jack Doyle — Director
  • John Miraglia — Director
  • Joseph Robach — Director
  • Justin Bartolozzi — Director
  • Lori Schreib — Director
  • Lynde Johnston — Director
  • Tom Powell — Director
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Area Police Departments Partner — Collaborates with local law enforcement agencies to identify fugitives and confirm arrests resulting from public tips.
  • Brockport Police Department Partner — Receives financial support for K9 units through the Crime Stoppers K9 Initiative.
  • Greece Police Department Partner — Receives financial support for K9 units through the Crime Stoppers K9 Initiative.
  • Irondequoit Police Department Partner — Added in 2024 to receive financial support for its K9 team through the Crime Stoppers K9 Initiative.
  • Law Enforcement Agencies Government — Collaborate with Rochester Area Crime Stoppers to investigate tips and apprehend fugitives.
  • Local Business Owners Partner — Co-founded Rochester Area Crime Stoppers and continue to support its mission through collaboration and resource contributions.
  • Local Law Enforcement Partner — Collaborates with local law enforcement to solve crimes through anonymous tips and reward incentives.
  • Media Organizations Partner — Partner with Rochester Area Crime Stoppers to disseminate crime information and fugitive alerts to the public.
  • Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Receives financial support for K9 units and collaborates on obstacle course training and certification.
  • Rochester Police Department Partner — Receives financial support for K9 units through the Crime Stoppers K9 Initiative.
  • the Media Partner — Partners with media outlets to disseminate information and support community safety initiatives.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Powered Law Enforcement Support
    methodology: community_powered_enforcement
    By leveraging volunteer governance and public contributions of time and resources, we extend the operational capacity of law enforcement initiatives, because community ownership increases sustainability and local engagement in public safety outcomes.
  • K9 Unit Operational Readiness Model
    methodology: comprehensive_k9_support
    By providing end-to-end funding for K9 units—including acquisition, medical care, and training—we ensure their sustained effectiveness in law enforcement operations, because comprehensive support eliminates service gaps and maintains mission readiness.
  • Reward-Based Anonymous Tip System
    methodology: reward_based_tip_program
    By offering cash rewards and anonymous reporting channels, we increase community-provided intelligence that leads to suspect arrests, because financial incentives and confidentiality reduce personal risk and motivate public cooperation in crime resolution.