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ROTA DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 454006483 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE Q12 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · reachingout2africa.com
revenue
$143K
expenses
$116K
net assets
$92K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ASSISTING,SUSTAINING PROJECTS:USA & AFRICAN COUNTRIES

profile · synthesized from sources

ROTA Development Group Inc supports community development projects in the United States and African countries, with a focus on housing stability and infrastructure in Uganda. The organization partners with local communities and donors to rebuild educational facilities, provide clean water, and assist refugee families in securing housing. Projects are often driven by personal connections and faith-based networks in Buffalo, NY and Uganda.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Clean Water for Schools
Installation of water tanks at Ugandan schools to collect rainwater, providing clean drinking water for students and surrounding families
Coffee Cooperative Support
Support for local coffee farming cooperatives in Masaka Diocese through education in coffee production and market access, improving farmer incomes and food security
Evarist House Rebuilding
Reconstruction of a female dormitory at St. Charles Lwanga Butende Technical Institute after a fire, including replacement of lost student belongings and structural repairs
Housing Assistance for Refugee Families
Support for refugee families in Buffalo, NY to secure stable housing, including coordination with landlords, Habitat for Humanity, and temporary accommodations
Motorcycle for Pastoral Ministry
Provision of a motorcycle to support seminarian transportation for pastoral work in remote out-station churches in Uganda
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
    • Development of sustainable agricultural cooperatives
      Supported the establishment of three coffee-growing cooperatives in the Masaka Diocese by providing education in farming practices and enabling a sustainable income stream through fair compensation and dividend returns for local farmers.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding support for health and community development programs in Africa
      Funds the Koiyom Medical Clinic through student-led fundraising initiatives and provides financial support to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Bernadette in Tanzania, the Orphans and Vulnerable Children's Fund, and Masaka Diocesan Medical Services/JMS branch in Kativo, Uganda.
  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Home rehabilitation through partnership with Habitat for Humanity
      Partnered with Habitat for Humanity Buffalo to rehabilitate two homes for local African families, including direct labor and volunteer hour contributions toward the renovation of a home in Buffalo.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Provision of clean water infrastructure in Ugandan schools
      Installed rainwater harvesting systems—including gutters, pipes, and above-ground tanks—at St. Charles Lwanga, St. Noah, and St. James schools in Uganda in partnership with Fr. Joseph Kasangaki, providing clean drinking water for students and surrounding families.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Rebuilding and construction of educational infrastructure in Uganda
      Completed the construction and reconstruction of Evarist House, a female dormitory at St. Charles Lwanga Butende Technical Institute, including repair work after fire damage exceeding $10,000 USD. Also constructed a large cistern well at the same institute as an initial water infrastructure project.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Resettlement and support for African refugee families
      Provides resettlement services to newly arrived African refugee families in the local community, including temporary housing, rent assistance, food, and immigration legal support.
  • Missionary Support Services 1 activity
    • Support for African clergy and religious personnel
      Provides financial, logistical, and personal support to African priests, seminarians, and religious men and women, including temporary housing for mission priests during extended stays in the United States and increased assistance initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Emergency assistance to students affected by fire
      Provided personal assistance to 26 female students who lost all their belongings in the Evarist House dormitory fire.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$143K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$92K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +48.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ADAM SUMLIN — TRUSTEE
  • DEACON MARK BIALKOWSKI — TRUSTEE
  • DEBORAH JONES — TRUSTEE
  • DENICE TAYLOR-SUMLIN — TRUSTEE
  • JENARO AKEN — TRUSTEE
  • JOAN ERSING — TRUSTEE
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Amherst Middle School Partner — Partner in fundraising efforts for the Koiyom Medical Clinic
  • Caritas Maddo Partner — Partnered to support coffee-growing cooperatives in the Masaka Diocese.
  • Clarence Rotary Club Partner — Provided substantial financial support for the rebuilding of Evarist House after a fire.
  • Family Promise Partner — Supported the family during the transitional period while awaiting completion of their permanent home.
  • Fr. Japheth Partner — Mission priest supported during an extended stay in the United States.
  • Fr. Joseph Kasangaki Partner — Collaborated to install water tanks at schools in Uganda.
  • Franciscan Sisters of St. Bernadette Partner — Receives funding from ROTA for international outreach efforts in Tanzania.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborated with Habitat for Humanity to secure a renovated home through its homeownership program.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates to support home ownership initiatives.
  • Habitat for Humanity Buffalo Partner — Collaborates on home rehabilitation projects for African immigrant families.
  • Masaka Diocesan Medical Services/JMS Partner — Receives continued assistance from ROTA for expansion of its branch in Kativo, Uganda.
  • Mrs. Joan Ersing Partner — VP involved in organizational leadership and operations.
  • Orphans and Vulnerable Children's Fund Partner — Receives funding from ROTA for international outreach.
  • Reaching out 2 Africa Network — ROTA DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC operates under the Reaching out 2 Africa network.
  • Rev. Ronald Sajdak Partner — Executive Director leading the organization's initiatives.
  • SS. Columba Brigid Parish Partner — Hosted the family temporarily in a rectory vacated by Franciscan Friars while awaiting completion of their Habitat home.
  • SS. Columba Brigid in Buffalo Partner — Contributed through a HOPE FUND to support recovery efforts at St. Charles Lwanga Butende Technical Institute.
  • St. Charles Lwanga Butende Technical Institute Partner — Longstanding partner institution in Uganda where ROTA has implemented water and dormitory infrastructure projects.
  • St. Lawrence Parish Partner — Provided temporary housing for the family in the parish rectory's housekeeper quarters.
  • St. Martin de Porres Parish Partner — Hosts and recognizes ROTA as an official parish outreach ministry.
  • St. Martin of Tours in South Buffalo Partner — Contributed through a HOPE FUND to support recovery efforts at St. Charles Lwanga Butende Technical Institute.
  • St. Vincent de Paul HOPE FUND Partner — Provided a motorcycle for seminarian transportation as part of pastoral ministry support.
  • St. Vincent de Paul in Springbook Partner — Contributed through a HOPE FUND to support recovery efforts at St. Charles Lwanga Butende Technical Institute.
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.

  • Agricultural Cooperative Development for Economic Resilience
    methodology: agricultural_cooperative_development
    By organizing farmers into cooperatives and providing training in coffee cultivation and fair-market processing, the organization enables sustainable income generation and builds long-term economic resilience in underserved communities.
  • Community-Driven Development with Discernment
    methodology: community_discernment
    By grounding outreach and development initiatives in community-based discernment—using prayer, dialogue, and collaborative planning—the organization ensures culturally relevant, locally owned, and sustainable programming.
  • Gender-Inclusive Education Infrastructure
    methodology: gender-inclusive-education-infrastructure
    By constructing gender-specific infrastructure (e.g., restrooms, dormitories), the organization removes key barriers to female enrollment in male-majority educational institutions, promoting gender equity in education.
  • Owner-Participation Construction Model
    methodology: owner-participation construction
    By involving future homeowners in the construction and renovation of their homes, the organization fosters a sense of ownership, responsibility, and long-term investment in their housing, which strengthens community stability and program outcomes.
  • Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Water Access
    methodology: rainwater_harvesting_infrastructure
    By installing rainwater harvesting systems at schools, the organization provides reliable, clean drinking water to students and surrounding communities, improving health and educational continuity in water-scarce regions.