irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9KPROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT TO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Basket Program
Distributes food baskets and toys to 125 needy families and over 250 children with special needs annually through collaboration with Crime Prevention Officers, churches, and housing representatives
D.A.R.E. Program
Provides drug and violence prevention education to youth through specially trained Sheriff’s deputies who conduct classroom sessions and community events
Drone as a First Responder
Supports implementation of drone technology to provide real-time situational awareness for emergency response; requires infrastructure funding not covered by state grants
Operation Safe Child
Provides fingerprinting and ID cards for children, with data stored in a database accessible during Amber Alerts or statewide emergencies
Sheriff's Summer Camp
Funds at-risk and underprivileged children to attend summer camp on Kueka Lake with Sheriff’s deputies serving as role models
Sheriff’s Star Student Awards
Presents awards and financial support for higher education to high school students in the Rochester area in partnership with Spectrum News Rochester
Wellness Initiative
Supports the health and wellness of Sheriff’s Office personnel and local law enforcement community members
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Co-presenting student recognition awardsCo-presents the Sheriff’s Star Student Awards with Spectrum News Rochester, providing financial checks to Rochester-area high school students to support higher education expenses.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Funding community safety and youth education programsFinances community service programs focused on crime prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, and safety education, including support for the D.A.R.E. program and Operation Safe Child, which provides fingerprinting and photographing of children for ID cards linked to a statewide and national database.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Funding law enforcement equipment and technologyProvides financial support for specialized equipment and technology used by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in crime investigation, public safety services, and communications operations, including remotely piloted drones for real-time emergency response situational awareness.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding youth summer camp opportunitiesProvides funding for the Sheriff’s Summer Camp Initiative, enabling at-risk or underprivileged children and adolescents to attend summer camp at little or no cost, with deputies serving as role models; includes support for camp operations on Kueka Lake in Yates County.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts annual fundraising events, including a Golf Classic with over 144 golfers and 100 dinner guests, and a Pig Roast, to generate support for the foundation's programs and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Providing holiday assistance to familiesRuns the Christmas Basket Program, purchasing food baskets for 125 families and over 250 toys annually for children and young adults with special needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$290K
Contributions & grants$242K83%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$48K17%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$164K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$685K
Cash$80K
Investments$587K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$685K
Liquid reserves48.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +60.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- BRANDON BARTL — PRESIDENT
- CHRISTOPHER HILL — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MERRICK JR — SECRETARY
- DENNIS P KESSLER — VICE PRESIDENT
- DWAYNE MAHONEY — DIRECTOR
- GARY MERVIS — DIRECTOR
- JEAN JOSEPH — DIRECTOR
- JOHN PERRONE JR — DIRECTOR
- KELLI BRIGGS — DIRECTOR
- LEE SCHILLING — DIRECTOR
- NAOMI SILVER — DIRECTOR
- NATALIE KUCKO — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD KAPLAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GORDON — DIRECTOR
- RONALD BILLITIER — DIRECTOR
- SEAN FICO — DIRECTOR
- THEODORE DOUGHER — TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Midvale Country Club Partner — Host venue for the Annual Golf Classic fundraiser.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office Government — Primary recipient of all funds raised by the Foundation.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partner — Primary implementing partner for funded programs and projects.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partner — Primary recipient of all foundation donations for programs and equipment.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partner — Primary recipient of funding and equipment for special projects and programs.
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office Partner — Receives funding and support for initiatives from the foundation.
- Spectrum News Rochester Partner — Co-presents the Sheriff’s Star Student Awards with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Foundation.
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-Engaged Fundraising with Local Reinvestmentmethodology: community-engaged-fundraisingBy engaging local business professionals in governance and fundraising and directing 100% of donations back to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the foundation strengthens community ownership and trust in public safety efforts because donors see their contributions directly and exclusively benefiting local law enforcement initiatives.
- Direct Funding Model with No Administrative Retentionmethodology: direct-funding_modelBy channeling all donor contributions directly to the Sheriff’s Office without retaining funds for administrative overhead, the foundation increases donor confidence and funding efficiency because contributors perceive maximum impact per dollar given.
- Law Enforcement-Led Program Prioritizationmethodology: law-enforcement-partnershipBy funding only programs initiated or supported by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the foundation ensures alignment with operational priorities and community safety needs because law enforcement leadership identifies the most urgent gaps in resources and services.
- Supplemental Funding for Public Safetymethodology: supplemental_funding_for_public_safetyBy providing supplemental funding for law enforcement projects and equipment not covered by public tax dollars, the foundation enhances community safety because certain critical programs and tools—such as specialized investigative equipment, drug awareness initiatives, and emergency communications systems—cannot be sustained through taxpayer funding alone.