COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
MCP Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

ROCHESTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 166013103 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · rochesterteachers.com
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$2.7M
employees
21
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY, TO UNIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING PROFESSION, TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO SPEAK WITH A COMMON VOICE ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester Teachers Association represents public school educators in Rochester, New York, advocating for professional rights and working conditions. The organization supports its members through legal guidance, professional development resources, and access to benefits such as counseling and retirement planning. It also engages in policy advocacy at the district and state levels on issues affecting teachers and public education.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides free and confidential counseling services to members
Professional Development Support
Guides members on fulfilling NYS 100-hour professional development requirement over a 5-year cycle and maintaining compliance records
Retirement Planning Resources
Offers information and support for teachers considering retirement
ThriveWell Platform
New wellness platform for members with signup directions provided
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocates for school children's welfare and teacher professional autonomy
      Engages in advocacy efforts focused on promoting the well-being of school children and advancing professional independence for teachers within the education system.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Offers vehicle insurance deductible reimbursement support
      Provides direct assistance to members with information and support related to vehicle insurance deductible reimbursement.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides access to free and confidential counseling services for members
      Offers direct personal and professional support to members through free and confidential counseling services.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Provides professional development resources for NYS certification
      Offers tools and resources to help teachers meet New York State certification requirements, supporting ongoing professional development and compliance.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Provides support for filing claims with Rochester City School District
      Delivers direct assistance to members in navigating and filing claims with the Rochester City School District, ensuring access to due processes and benefits.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Supports teachers pursuing master's degrees
      Provides capacity-building support to teachers seeking advanced degrees, specifically master's programs, to enhance professional growth and certification qualifications.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.67M98%
Investment income$33K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.79M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.71M
Cash$2.31M
Investments$467K
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$2.69M
Liquid reserves18.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BERNADETTE FERRARA OFFICE MANAGER 40 $165K
ADAM URBANSKI PRESIDENT 40 $135K
JOHN PAVONE BOARD MEMBER 40 $25K
MATT LAVONAS TREASURER 40 $22K
AIMEE RINERE 1ST V PRESIDENT 40 $22K
MARGARET SERGENT 2ND V PRESIDENT 40 $22K
GEORGE GREVEN BOARD MEMBER 1 $7K
board members · 9
  • CARRIE GILROY — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES DEAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON FENNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON VALENTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTINE PRICE — BOARD MEMBER
  • LISA SILVERSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIA GONZALEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARTHA KEATING — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS ROSSITER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • AFT Network — Member organization of the American Federation of Teachers
  • NEA Network — Member organization of the National Education Association
  • NYSUT Network — Member organization of the New York State United Teachers
  • Rochester City School District Government — Works with the school district on employment, claims, and regulatory matters
strategies · 1

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.