named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Golf Tournament
4-person scramble golf event that raises funds to support tuition affordability, scholarships, and school operating costs at Rochester Christian School
Capital Improvement Fund
Fund dedicated to financing major school infrastructure projects such as the recent roof replacement
General Endowment Fund
Long-term fund established to provide stable financial support for the school and reduce reliance on annual fundraising fluctuations
Scholarship Funds
Financial aid program supporting families seeking Christian education regardless of income level
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
- Funding educational programs and student experiences at Rochester Christian SchoolProvides financial support to Rochester Christian School for educational programs and student experiences, including a distribution of $52,500 in the 2025 school year. Plans to increase distributions by 8% in 2026 to support general operating costs and tuition scholarships.
- Fundraising for endowment and operational support of Rochester Christian SchoolRaises funds through campaigns and donor contributions, including $194,410 in total gifts during the 2025 annual fundraising campaign, to support the school’s endowment, tuition scholarships, and operating costs.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Managing capital improvement projects for Rochester Christian SchoolOversees and funds capital improvement projects, including the completion of a roof replacement on the school building using donated funds and volunteer leadership.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising golf tournamentHosts an annual golf tournament at Webster Golf Club to raise funds for tuition, scholarships, and school operating costs.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Producing annual organizational reportsPublishes annual reports summarizing organizational achievements, such as the 2024 annual report.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$252K
Contributions & grants$210K83%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$44K18%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$53K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$134K
Investments$1.64M
Liabilities$216
Net assets$1.77M
Liquid reserves275.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ANTHONY LAPOLLA — SECRETARY
- GAIL BARBOUR — FINANCE MANAGER& RCS LIAISON
- GREGORY CHAMBERY — PRESIDENT
- JEFF MACHIELE — FINANCIAL ADVISOR
- NATHAN CHAMBERY — MEMBER
- NEIL CIEMINIS — GENERAL ADVISOR
- RON VAN HARKEN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- RCS Partner — Collaborated with RCS on the roof replacement project as part of a shared community effort.
- Rochester Christian School Partner — Primary beneficiary and institutional partner supported through fundraising and development.
- Rochester Christian School Partner — Receives grant funding from the Foundation to support operating costs and tuition scholarships.
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.
- Community Volunteer Engagement for Institutional Growthmethodology: community_volunteer_engagementBy leveraging volunteer leaders, we advance capital projects and community initiatives, because volunteer involvement strengthens community ownership, extends capacity, and deepens stakeholder investment in the school’s mission.
- Financial-Need-Based Access to Christ-Centered Educationmethodology: financial-need-based_accessBy providing donor-funded scholarships and operating support, we enable access to Christian education for families regardless of income, because removing financial barriers ensures equitable participation in faith-based schooling.
- Integrated Community and Funding Engagement for Faith-Based Educationmethodology: faith-based_education_supportBy combining community engagement with sustainable funding strategies, we support long-term access to Christian education, because sustained mission alignment and financial resilience together ensure intergenerational continuity of faith-based schooling.
- Sponsorship Tiers to Incentivize Supportmethodology: sponsorship_tier_modelBy structuring sponsorship tiers, we incentivize business and individual contributions to fundraising events, because tiered recognition increases donor participation and scales fundraising impact.
- Sustainable Endowment Funding for Christian Educationmethodology: endowment_sustainabilityBy using endowment funding, we provide stable, long-term financial support to Rochester Christian School, reducing reliance on variable annual fundraising and ensuring continuity of faith-based education, because financial stability enables consistent access and institutional resilience.