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UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 161015782 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T700 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Large ($10M-$50M) · unitedwayrocflx.org
revenue
$31.8M
expenses
$35.9M
net assets
$161.8M
employees
111
volunteers
1,303
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES' MISSION IS TO UNITE THE GOODWILL AND RESOURCES OF OUR COMMUNITY SO THAT EVERYONE CAN THRIVE. UNITED WAY ADDRESSES CRITICAL CHALLENGES BY CONNECTING LOCAL PEOPLE WITH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS, STRATEGIC FUNDING INVESTMENTS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO DIRECT RESOURCES AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. UNITED WAY IS A FOUR-STAR RATED CHARITY NAVIGATOR CHARITY AND A BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU ACCREDITED CHARITY. EVERY YEAR UNITED WAY DONORS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR TH0USANDS OF LOCAL PEOPLE TO GET THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. EVERY DONATION GOES TO HELP PEOPLE RIGHT HERE IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AND FINGER LAKES REGION.

profile · synthesized from sources

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes mobilizes community resources to address critical challenges in health, financial security, youth opportunity, and community resiliency. It funds evidence-based programs, supports nonprofit capacity through fiscal sponsorship and leadership development, and connects donors and volunteers to local human service agencies. The organization focuses on systemic change and equity across the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region of New York.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $4.98M
    COMMUNITY IMPACT AND SERVICES: COMMUNITY IMPACT EXPENSES ARE INCURRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE INVESTMENT PROCESS DESCRIBED IN THE COMMUNITY IMPACT SECTION IN 4A ABOVE. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE A DONOR DESIGNATION PROGRAM TO COLLECT, PROCESS AND TRANSFER DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF HUNDREDS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AND THE FINGER LAKES REGION. UNITED WAY PROVIDES ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN, LATINO, LGBTQ, LABOR AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE A DIVERSITY OF LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SYNERGY SERVICES TO HELP LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES EXPLORE AFFILIATION AS A MEANS OF INCREASING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES AND IMPROVING PROGRAM SERVICES.
  2. #2 $4.85M
    TOGETHERNOW (TN): UNITED WAY SERVES AS HOST AND FISCAL AGENT FOR TOGETHERNOW (TN) WHOSE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MONROE COUNTY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE OR IMPACTED BY POVERTY. BY CONNECTING A DIVERSE NETWORK OF COMMITTED PROVIDERS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THEY HAVE ESTABLISHED AN ACCESSIBLE NETWORK OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES USING THEIR INFORMATION-SHARING PLATFORM, MYWAYFINDER.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

ALICE Experience
Immersive simulation educating businesses and community members about the challenges faced by the ALICE population.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Partnership providing free books to children from birth to age five in the region.
Leadership Development Programs
Annual programs for African American, Latino, LGBTQ, Labor, and Young Professionals to promote diverse leadership across the region.
Synergy Services
Supports local nonprofits in exploring affiliations to increase operational efficiency and improve program delivery.
TogetherNow (TN)
Fiscal agent and host for TogetherNow, a network improving health and economic well-being in Monroe County by connecting providers and community members through the MyWayFinder information-sharing platform.
Workplace Campaign
Supports businesses in running employee giving campaigns that fund local human services.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
    • Nonprofit capacity-building and impact support
      Helps hundreds of organizations achieve community impact and employee engagement goals through targeted support and development programs.
    • Synergy Services for nonprofit organizational affiliations
      Provides Synergy Services to support local nonprofit agencies in exploring organizational affiliations to improve operational efficiency and program delivery.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community information and service access platform
      Serves as host and fiscal agent for TogetherNow (TN), connecting providers and community members through the MyWayFinder information-sharing platform to improve access to education, health, and human services in Monroe County.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Community problem-solving initiatives
      Addresses immediate needs and develops long-term solutions to community challenges in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region through coordinated programs and partnerships.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Disaster relief and emergency response programs
      Provides short-term disaster relief, long-term recovery support, emergency preparedness, crisis hotline services, and environmental stewardship and sustainability programs.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Diverse leadership development programs
      Provides annual leadership development programs for African American, Latino, LGBTQ, labor, and young professional communities to promote diverse regional leadership.
  • Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
    • Financial stability support services
      Provides tools and opportunities for individuals and families to increase income, build wealth, and improve financial stability in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Fiscal agency and donor designation services
      Operates a donor designation program to collect, process, and transfer donations on behalf of hundreds of health and human service agencies in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
  • Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
    • Funding for summer learning and mobility programs
      Funds summer learning programs, Project Uplift for low-income individuals, a mobility management pilot for Medicaid patients, livable communities initiatives with Aging Alliance, and stable housing support.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding for systems integration and crisis response
      Funded a systems integration project to develop a community information exchange linking health, education, and human service sectors, along with a Community Crisis Fund in response to COVID-19.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Leadership donor engagement program
      Offers mission-based experiences, networking, and volunteer opportunities for annual leadership donors through the Leaders United membership program.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31.75M
Contributions & grants$26.63M84%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5.03M16%
Other revenue$96K
expenses
Total expenses$35.88M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$10.43M
Grants paid out$18.40M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$183.17M
Cash$14.43M
Investments$153.46M
Liabilities$21.34M
Net assets$161.83M
Liquid reserves56.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAIME SAUNDERS PRESIDENT AND CEO 38 $421K
LAURIE GANON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $260K
SYED AHMAD CHIEF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 40 $193K
LAURA GUSTIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOGETH 40 $165K
TERESA O'LOUGHLIN BIANCHI CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $157K
AQUA PORTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RMAPI 40 $154K
JEAN ROLLINS CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER 40 $150K
NIKISHA JOHNSON ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TOGETH 40 $148K
ANGELA BROWN SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, TO 40 $142K
DINA VAZZANA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $51K
board members · 15
  • BETH TALIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHETNA CHANDRAKALA — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS AEBLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBORAH STENDARDI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONALD CULETON — VICE CHAIR, REGIONAL GROUP
  • DR DEANNA BURT-NANNA — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR HEIDI MACPHERSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR KEVIN WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR MONA CHITRE — SECRETARY
  • DR ROBERT MAYO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR SHAUN NELMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDWARD WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC LOGAN — VICE CHAIR, GOVERNANCE
  • FAHEEM MASOOD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEAN ELLEFSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • 211 Lifeline Partner — Collaborates with 211 Lifeline to address top community needs including housing, mental health, and basic needs.
  • African American Leadership Society Partner — Collaborates with the African American Leadership Society as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • Aging Alliance Partner — Collaborates on livable communities initiatives and stable housing support.
  • Continue United Partner — Collaborates with Continue United as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • Círculo Latino Leadership Society Partner — Collaborates with the Círculo Latino Leadership Society as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Partner — Collaborates on early childhood literacy initiatives through the local implementation of the Imagination Library program.
  • Emerging Leaders Society Partner — Collaborates with the Emerging Leaders Society as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • Labor Leaders Club Partner — Collaborates with the Labor Leaders Club as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • Tocqueville Society Partner — Collaborates with the Tocqueville Society as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • Women United Partner — Collaborates with Women United as part of its Leadership Giving Networks.
  • nonprofit organizations Partner — Supports a network of nonprofit organizations that provide direct services.
  • unitedforalice.org Network — Source of data on financial hardship for households below the ALICE Threshold
strategies · 5

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.

  • ALICE-Focused Support Strategy
    methodology: alice_focused_support
    By targeting support to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households, we improve financial stability because this population is often overlooked by public assistance yet struggles to meet basic needs despite employment.
  • Community Engagement Partnership Model
    methodology: community_engagement_partnership_model
    By combining organizational resources with community engagement, we improve regional outcomes because local ownership and collaboration strengthen program relevance and sustainability.
  • Evidence-Based Community Investment
    methodology: evidence_based_community_investment
    By directing resources to evidence-based programs, we produce measurable community impact because data-driven funding decisions increase the likelihood of successful outcomes.
  • Financial Security Through Holistic Coaching and Services
    methodology: financial_coaching_and_housing_stability
    By integrating financial coaching, homelessness prevention, affordable housing promotion, and adult education, we improve financial security because economic stability requires addressing interconnected barriers simultaneously.
  • Integrated Community Resiliency Model
    methodology: integrated_community_resiliency
    By combining disaster relief, long-term recovery, environmental sustainability, and crisis support, we build community resilience because interconnected challenges require coordinated, multi-generational solutions.