irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5KContinuing Education - Provides continuing education in the form of webinars and tours for professional engineers.
- #2 $6KScholarship and awards - RES solicits applications for scholarships and professional awards, administers the process, and determines the recipients. In 2024 - 2025 seven (7) scholarships were given, total amount given = $10,500 and eleven (11) professional awards were given including Engineer of the Year (1), Young Engineer of the Year (1), Young Engineer of the Year Finalists (5), and Engineers of Distinction (4).
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Continuing Education Series
Offers webinars and technical tours providing professional development hours (PDHs) for engineers on topics such as transportation, resiliency, and artificial intelligence
Engineering Outreach and Networking
Hosts monthly social gatherings, happy hours, and the annual holiday party to foster community among engineers and support STEM engagement
RES Scholarships and Awards
Administers scholarship program for engineering students and presents annual awards including Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, and Engineers of Distinction
Support for Affiliate Organizations
Provides administrative and promotional support for events hosted by partner engineering groups including conference registration and materials
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Administrative and logistical support for engineering conferencesProvides administrative and logistical support for the annual Bridge Engineers Conference, including managing registration portals, website postings, and producing conference booklets.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy and legislative analysisConducts studies on proposed or existing legislation at local, state, and national levels and informs members and the Board about potential impacts on the engineering profession.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Continuing education for engineersOffers monthly continuing education courses, webinars, and facility tours for professional engineers, including sessions that qualify for professional development hours (PDHs). Also co-sponsors an annual engineering symposium and hosts in-person conferences to support formal engineering education requirements.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Networking and member engagement eventsHosts monthly social gatherings, annual meetings, and networking events to connect engineers across disciplines. Organizes an annual gala event, typically held in April, to strengthen community ties among members.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizational governance and strategic managementEstablishes an Executive Committee to determine strategic direction, assign members to committees, and prepare agendas for Board meetings. Operates multiple active committees to support organizational vision and hosts monthly board meetings.
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Public Document Services 1 activity
- Printing and production services for affiliated organizationsProvides in-house printing services for letterheads, envelopes, seminar brochures, and other materials to affiliated engineering groups, supporting their operational needs.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Professional recognition and awardsPresents annual awards to recognize distinguished engineering professionals and students, including Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year, and Engineers of Distinction, to honor excellence in the engineering community.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication and communication outreachProduces and distributes the quarterly magazine The Rochester Engineer and a monthly newsletter to share information about RES and affiliated engineering societies, including local engineering news, job listings, and professional development opportunities. Also produces and mails newsletters for five affiliated engineering societies.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- STEM education and K–12 outreachFacilitates K–12 STEM outreach programs including tutoring at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, the E3 Fair for middle school students, STEM Bridges, and an engineering Boy Scout Explorer Post. Recruits and manages volunteer tutors and coaches to support STEM education in local schools, engaging over 60 volunteers.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Scholarship programsAdministers scholarship programs for college and high school students in the Rochester area pursuing engineering, including application solicitation, selection, and award distribution. Awarded seven scholarships totaling $10,500 in 2024–2025.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Community engineering projects and infrastructure developmentHistorically developed Rochester’s water supply and sewerage systems, served as city engineer and consultant for public infrastructure projects, and provided ongoing engineering advice to the City of Rochester for 21 years after official retirement.
- Historical and technical researchAuthored and published technical reports and historical studies on engineering topics, including flood conditions in the Genesee River, the history of Rochester’s water supply, and proposals for expanding water storage capacity.
- Workforce and educator development programsPlaced engineers and technicians into over 700 school classrooms through the Kodak 21st Century Learning Challenge and implemented a Worker/Teacher Job Exchange program where teachers worked at Kodak for five weeks during the summer.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$9K15%
Program service revenue$27K45%
Investment income$23K38%
Other revenue$881
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$345K
Cash$16K
Investments$330K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$345K
Liquid reserves99.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -51.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- Brett Eliasz PE — Director
- Dawn LaPietra — 1st Vice President
- Dennis Roote PE — President
- Howard Ressel — Director
- Jessica Shang — Director
- Kelly Robinson — Director
- Kenton G Hines — Director
- Michael T Kurdziel PhD — 2nd Vice President
- Michelle Sommerman PE — Past President/Treasurer
- Noah Kelly — Director
- Richard E Rice — Director
- Sheila Ransbottom — Director
- Steven W Day PhD — Director
- Yvette LaBombard — Director
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- ABCD of WNY Partner — Collaborates on scholarship golf outings and regional engineering events.
- ASCE Partner — Collaborates on offering professional development tracks at the Engineering Symposium in Rochester.
- ASCE Partner — Partners on scholarship tournaments and professional development events.
- ASHRAE Partner — Co-hosts educational and social events with the Rochester Engineering Society.
- ASHRAE Partner — Collaborates on offering professional development tracks at the Engineering Symposium in Rochester.
- ASPE Partner — Collaborates on offering professional development tracks at the Engineering Symposium in Rochester.
- Affiliate Relations Partner — Internal committee managing relationships with affiliate member organizations.
- American City Planning Institute Network — Edwin Augustus Fisher was awarded honorary membership in the American City Planning Institute.
- American Public Health Association Partner — Fisher served as chairman of the Sanitary Section of the American Public Health Association.
- American Public Works Association Network — Edwin Augustus Fisher was awarded honorary membership in the American Public Works Association.
- American Society of Civil Engineers Network — Edwin Augustus Fisher was awarded honorary membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers.
- American Society of Municipal Engineers Network — Edwin Augustus Fisher was president and later awarded honorary membership in the American Society of Municipal Engineers.
- Budget Committee Partner — Internal committee responsible for financial planning and budget oversight.
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Provided office space on St. Paul Street starting in 1964 and made equipment available under lease agreement.
- Dr. Eva Thomas Partner — Principal of Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, collaborating with RES to plan resumption of in-person tutoring.
- Dr. Walter Cooper Academy Partner — Partner school where RES facilitates long-term tutoring and STEM outreach programs.
- Dr. Walter Cooper Academy Partner — RES provides tutoring services to students at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy in collaboration with school staff.
- Engineering Development Committee Partner — Internal committee focused on advancing engineering-related initiatives within the organization.
- Executive Committee Partner — Internal committee responsible for leadership and oversight within the Rochester Engineering Society.
- Facebook Partner — Used as a social media platform for content distribution in coordination with the Website Committee.
- FrontierNet Government — Administrative contact for the organization is hosted via frontiernet.net email domain
- IEEE Network — Co-sponsors events and webinars for engineering professionals.
- IEEE Partner — Collaborates on offering professional development tracks at the Engineering Symposium in Rochester.
- Kodak Partner — Collaborated on the 21st Century Learning Challenge, placing engineers and technicians in classrooms and hosting a worker/teacher job exchange.
- Lee Loomis Partner — RES Past President and point of contact for the RES Tutoring Team.
- LinkedIn Partner — Used as a social media platform for professional engagement and content sharing.
- Magazine Committee Partner — Internal committee responsible for producing the organization's magazine.
- Membership Development Committee Partner — Internal committee focused on growing and supporting individual and corporate membership.
- Michele White Partner — Community School Site Coordinator at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, collaborating with RES on tutoring program planning.
- Monroe Chapter of NSPE-NY Partner — Collaborates on offering professional development tracks at the Engineering Symposium in Rochester.
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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.
- Multi-disciplinary Collaboration for Community and Professional Developmentmethodology: multi-disciplinary_collaborationBy uniting diverse engineering disciplines and fostering inter-organizational collaboration, the organization enhances professional development, inspires youth in STEM, and strengthens local communities, because collective expertise and shared goals amplify impact beyond what any single group could achieve.
- Professional Development Through Lifelong Learning and Recognitionmethodology: lifelong_learningBy offering continuing education and recognizing excellence, the organization sustains engagement and growth among engineering professionals, because ongoing learning and peer recognition reinforce professional identity and motivation.
- Project-Based Learning to Inspire Youth in STEMmethodology: project-based-learningBy using hands-on, real-world engineering projects, the organization engages students in STEM education, because experiential learning fosters deeper understanding and sustained interest in technical careers.
- Skills-Based Matching to Enhance STEM Educationmethodology: skills-based-matchingBy aligning the technical expertise of STEM professionals with classroom needs, the organization improves student engagement and learning outcomes in STEM, because relevance and real-world application increase motivation and understanding.
- Technical Outreach to Bridge Engineering Expertise and Public Needsmethodology: technical_public_outreachBy maintaining a roster of engineers available for public speaking and forming task forces for public-domain problems, the organization increases community access to technical knowledge and applies engineering solutions to civic challenges, because direct engagement builds public trust and practical impact.