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ROCHESTER AREA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION FUND INC

Rochester, NY · EIN 237350601 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE R62I · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · righttoliferoch.org
revenue
$9K
expenses
$25K
net assets
$109K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Organization's primary exempt purpose is to provide education on issues of abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester Area Right to Life Education Fund Inc is a civil rights and advocacy organization focused on educating the public about abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia. Based in Rochester, NY, it operates as the educational arm of the Rochester Area Right to Life Committee, providing resources, speakers, and materials to schools, churches, and civic groups. The organization promotes pro-life values through public outreach, legislative monitoring, and community engagement.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Audio-Visual Lending Library
Offers a wide variety of films, videos, and slide presentations on pro-life topics, available at no cost for classroom or organizational use.
Church Display Booth Program
Provides fully staffed informational booths on life issues for weekend events at churches, complete with literature and visual aids.
Pro-Life Speakers Bureau
Provides knowledgeable speakers who tailor presentations on abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia for audiences of all ages, including schools and community groups.
RARTL Literary and Art Contest
Annual contest for students in grades 1–8 that encourages creative expression around the theme "Every Person Matters," with cash prizes and scholarships.
Resource and Cassette Library
Maintains a lending library of books, pamphlets, and audio cassettes on abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia, serving as the largest pro-life library in Monroe County.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 4 activities
    • Conducts pro-life advocacy and legislative education
      Advocates for the protection of human life from conception to natural death, organizes advocacy efforts around judicial nominations (e.g., Judge Gorsuch), and provides detailed information on the New York State and federal legislative processes, including bill tracking, election cycles, and methods to contact elected representatives via phone, mail, or in-person.
    • Operates a speakers bureau and presentation program on life issues
      Trains and schedules pro-life speakers to deliver tailored presentations on life issues to schools, churches, civic groups, and other organizations of any age level. Maintains the Rochester Right to Life Speakers Bureau and supports outreach through a traveling information booth.
    • Provides public education on abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia
      Distributes written, verbal, and visual information about abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia to the general public through literature, audiovisual materials, fetal development models, and informational booths. Maintains a resource center with loanable books, cassettes, and classroom materials, and provides free pro-life materials such as Precious Feet pins and bumper stickers, particularly for church displays.
    • Publishes newsletters and educational updates on pro-life issues
      Produces and distributes a bi-monthly and quarterly newsletter summarizing life issue information, organizational activities, and updates on local, national, and international pro-life news for individuals and groups.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Organizes youth pro-life contests and public exhibitions
      Hosts a Pro-Life Poster Art Contest for students in grades 1–8 and families, a Pro-Life Literary Contest for students in grades 4–12, and a literary contest for poets, writers, and storytellers. Awards cash prizes, scholarships, and hosts public displays of winning entries at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
  • Pregnancy Decision Counseling and Support 1 activity
    • Provides referrals and support resources for pregnancy and post-abortion care
      Offers information about organizations providing free pregnancy testing, future planning support, and post-abortion counseling and support resources to individuals seeking assistance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$5K59%
Program service revenue$2102%
Investment income$4K39%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$11K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$109K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -76.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Elaine Mullaly Ofc mngr July through Jan 15 $7K
Catina Gerasi Ofc Mngr Feb thru May 15 $3K
board members · 3
  • Carol Leary — Board Member
  • Lisa Cuff — Board Member
  • Penny Keenan — Board Member
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Birthright Partner — Listed as a local pregnancy center providing free services such as pregnancy testing and future planning support.
  • Crossroads Partner — Listed as a local pregnancy center providing free services such as pregnancy testing and future planning support.
  • Embracing Options Partner — Listed as a local pregnancy center providing free services such as pregnancy testing and future planning support.
  • Focus Pregnancy Center Partner — Listed as a local pregnancy center providing free services such as pregnancy testing and future planning support.
  • Heritage House ’76 Partner — Collaborates as a source for pro-life materials including books, jewelry, and bumper stickers.
  • National Right to Life Partner — Collaborated on advocacy efforts for the confirmation of Judge Gorsuch.
  • National Right to Life Committee Network — State and local affiliate collaborating on planning and implementing legal and educational activities.
  • National Right to Life Committee Partner — Provides a shared legislative action service to help constituents identify and contact elected officials.
  • New York State Right to Life Partner — Collaborated on advocacy efforts for the confirmation of Judge Gorsuch.
  • New York State Right to Life Committee Network — State-level affiliate collaborating on planning and implementing legal and educational activities.
  • Place of Hope Partner — Listed as a local pregnancy center providing free services such as pregnancy testing and future planning support.
  • Population Research Institute Partner — Cited as a source providing analysis on India's sterilization camps and advocating for systemic reform
  • Project Rachel Partner — Listed as a post-abortion support program offering counseling and healing services.
  • Rachel’s Vineyard Partner — Listed as a post-abortion support program offering counseling and healing services.
  • Rochester pregnancy centers Partner — Refers volunteers to local pregnancy centers in Rochester.
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral Partner — Hosts public display of contest submissions.
  • Victory Won Partner — Partner organization providing pro-life materials such as bumper stickers, books, and t-shirts.
  • Women’s Care Center Partner — Listed as a local pregnancy center providing free services such as pregnancy testing and future planning support.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Coalition-Based Public Education and Legislative Advocacy
    methodology: coalition-based-advocacy
    By coordinating with other groups on public education campaigns and advocating for early constituent engagement in legislative processes, the organization increases policy influence because collective action and early intervention amplify advocacy effectiveness.
  • Education as Advocacy
    methodology: education_and_advocacy
    By disseminating current, reliable educational materials on abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia, the organization advances public awareness and shapes understanding because informed citizens are more likely to adopt and support life-affirming positions.
  • Faith-Based Community Engagement and Support Networks
    methodology: faith-based community engagement
    By deploying mobile display booths at church events and connecting individuals to pregnancy and post-abortion support services, the organization builds trust and promotes life-affirming choices because faith-based settings provide moral authority and accessible pathways to care and healing.
  • Visual and Age-Adapted Education for Emotional and Cognitive Impact
    methodology: visual_education
    By using life-size fetal development models and tailoring content to audience age, the organization strengthens the pro-life message because visual evidence makes the humanity of the unborn tangible, and developmentally appropriate messaging increases receptivity and retention.
  • Youth Engagement Through Creative and Competitive Expression
    methodology: creative-youth-engagement
    By involving youth in art and public speaking contests and creative writing, the organization fosters early articulation of pro-life views because creative and competitive formats increase engagement, build leadership, and internalize values in age-appropriate ways.