named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Roc City Skatepark
Free public skatepark in downtown Rochester offering facilities for skateboarding, BMX, scootering, and inline skating; Phase 1 completed in 2020 with ongoing efforts to complete Phase 2 expansion
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Skatepark Development and Youth Skate Programs 4 activities
- Advocacy for skatepark development and action sportsAdvocates for the creation and use of skateparks and progression-oriented sports to positively impact youth and communities, including ongoing efforts since 2008 to develop a large-scale, world-class skatepark in downtown Rochester.
- Development and operation of Roc City SkateparkDeveloped and opened Phase 1 of the Roc City Skatepark in November 2020, following over 11 years of planning and advocacy, and maintains daily public operation of the facility until 9pm.
- Public access and community engagement at the skateparkProvides public access to the Roc City Skatepark via multiple entry points along the Genesee Riverway Trail and hosts community events, including food drives and public renderings for future development phases.
- Resource development and information sharing on regional skateparksCreates and maintains a comprehensive list and map of municipal and private skateparks in Western and Central New York State to inform and support the skateboarding community.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Financial transparency and reportingPrepares and publishes detailed reports on the use of funds raised for the Roc City Skatepark project to ensure accountability and transparency.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$26K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$18K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -67.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Catherine McCarthy — Board Member
- Corey Vance — Board Member
- Dave Raffa — Board Member
- Erich Lehman — Board Member
- Greg Pilato — Board Member
- Liliana Ruiz — Board Member
- Mackenzie Sands — Board Member
- Nate Stahura — Board Member
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Bivona Child Advocacy Center Partner — Requests that visitors avoid parking in the private lot behind the Bivona Child Advocacy Center to support their mission and maintain safety for children.
- Black Bird Design Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Bruised Brigade Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Center for Popular Research, Education and Policy Government — Serves as the fiscal sponsor and fiduciary agent for the Friends of the Roc City Skatepark.
- City School District of Rochester Partner — Collaborated with the City School District to engage youth through events centered on action sports.
- City of Rochester Government — Collaborates on the development and maintenance of Roc City Skatepark, hosts official information, and provided renderings for Phase 1.
- City of Rochester Government — Collaborates with Friends of the Roc City Skatepark Inc on the development and maintenance of the skatepark, with the city acknowledging safety data and supporting the project.
- City of Rochester Government — Government entity providing support for the event.
- City of Rochester Government — Seeks support from the City of Rochester for the development of a public skatepark at Crossroads Park.
- City of Rochester Partner — Collaborates with Friends of the Roc City Skatepark Inc on the development of the Roc City Skatepark.
- City of Rochester Partner — Collaborating with the Friends of the Roc City Skatepark to develop the first public skatepark in Rochester.
- City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services Partner — Presenting partner for the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Coal Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- DRYS Partner — Partnered with DRYS to participate in events promoting community-building through action sports.
- Emerson & Oliver Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Etnies Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Juice magazine Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Krudco. Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Lophase coffee Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Neon Wave Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Old Skull Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Pasttime Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Roc The Riverway Partner — Collaborated with Roc The Riverway on the development and funding of the Roc City Skatepark.
- Rochester Food Not Bombs Partner — Partner organization that receives collected non-perishable food items to support its work.
- Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) Partner — Received support from RG&E, represented at the groundbreaking, contributing to the skatepark development.
- Sands Family Funder — Received unrestricted startup funds and a matching donation of up to $110,000 from the Sands Family for construction and additions to the park.
- Stodie Partner — Event sponsor of the Stop, Drop, and Roll community event.
- Tony Hawk Foundation Funder — Awarded a $10,000 grant in December 2008 and assigned a program officer to provide strategic guidance for the skatepark project.
- Tony Hawk Foundation Funder — Received guidance, support, and financial generosity from the Tony Hawk Foundation for the skatepark project.
- Xerox Corporation Partner — Partnered with Xerox Corporation, which provided resources to support the development of the Roc City Skatepark.
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strategies · 4
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 Building Through Action Sportsmethodology: community-building-through-action-sportsBy providing sanctioned skateparks and promoting skateboarding, BMX, scootering, and rollerblading, the organization fosters inclusive communities and positive youth engagement because shared participation in action sports builds social connection and belonging.
- Crime Prevention Through Urban Designmethodology: crime-prevention-through-urban-designBy designing a high-traffic, inclusive public skatepark, the organization deters crime and redirects youth energy into positive activity because active, well-used public spaces increase community safety and reduce antisocial behavior.
- Economic Development Through Recreationmethodology: economic-development-through-recreationBy creating a large, multi-activity skatepark, the organization attracts regional and national visitors, stimulating local economic activity because destination recreation spaces increase visitor spending and downtown vitality.
- Grassroots Community Mobilization for Public Infrastructuremethodology: grassroots_community_mobilizationBy organizing skaters, bikers, and community advocates in a bottom-up campaign, the organization builds political and public support for public skateparks because community-led advocacy increases ownership, sustainability, and responsiveness to local needs.