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ROC E6
Fairport, NY · EIN 204564022 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · roce6.org
revenue
$59K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$110K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Athletic activities and educational support

profile · synthesized from sources

ROC E6 is a youth development organization based in Rochester, NY that uses lacrosse to support inner-city students through athletic participation and educational advancement. Founded in 2005, the program provides coaching, college exposure, and leadership opportunities for young athletes who lack access to the sport. It has grown from 22 participants to over 120 players across multiple teams.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

College/Prep School Trips
Annual trips to colleges and prep schools to expose players to scholarship opportunities and recruiting pathways
End of Season Celebration
Awards and recognition event for players and families at the conclusion of the season
ROC E6 Lacrosse Program
Youth lacrosse program for boys and girls in grades K-8, providing training, games, and college exposure trips
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Lacrosse Program Support and Development 3 activities
    • Advocacy for women’s lacrosse programs
      Co-founded the first Women’s Varsity Lacrosse Team at RIT in 1997 through student-led advocacy and leadership, contributing to the expansion of opportunities in women's lacrosse.
    • Community visibility and media engagement
      Featured in external media including an article by US Lacrosse that highlights founder Art Alvut and success stories like that of London Booker from Roberts Wesleyan College.
    • Increasing diversity in lacrosse participation
      Addresses the underrepresentation of Black and brown youth in lacrosse by providing access to the sport and creating pathways for involvement in predominantly white-dominated athletic spaces.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
    • Educational support and leadership development through sports
      Provides athletic activities combined with educational support and leadership development for inner-city youth in Rochester, using lacrosse as a vehicle for personal growth and transformation.
    • Youth lacrosse programs for boys and girls
      Operates boys and girls lacrosse teams for grades K–8 with structured weekly practices and Saturday games as part of a 10-week seasonal program; expanded from 22 members in 2006 to over 120 players across five teams in the Rochester City School District.
  • Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
    • College exposure and scholarship preparation for youth athletes
      Organizes annual trips for youth players to visit colleges and prep schools to explore scholarship opportunities and receive recruiting orientations, including overnight stays at 9 colleges and 4 prep schools.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Documentary production showcasing program impact
      Produced a documentary highlighting its 2024 program activities to showcase the organization’s impact on youth athletes and community development.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Fundraising events for youth programs
      Hosts fundraising activities including an annual 20th Anniversary Gala and other events to support youth development, equity, and transformation initiatives.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Recognition events for participants
      Hosts an end-of-season awards and recognition party for approximately 200 players and family members.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Team apparel and merchandise sales
      Operates an official team store offering ROCE6 apparel and gear with year-round availability and direct shipping to customers.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth mentoring through community partnerships
      Participates in the Greater Rochester Chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring program to support youth development, with involvement beginning in 1988.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Long-term coaching and program continuity
      Retains long-term coaches, including individuals who have coached since 2008 or returned as staff after participating as campers, ensuring sustained support and mentorship within the program.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$31K53%
Program service revenue$6K11%
Investment income$2961%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$110K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$110K
2 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -0.3%
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Andover Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Big Brother Big Sister Program of Greater Rochester Partner — Art Alvut volunteered with the program, where he formed a mentorship bond with Arkee Allen, foundational to Roc E6's origins.
  • Colgate University Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Genesee Community College Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Greater Rochester Chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Partner — Mentoring program through which the co-founders developed their relationship and foundational approach.
  • Harro East Ballroom Partner — Venue partner hosting the 20th Anniversary Gala.
  • James Audubon School #33 Partner — Coincident location for ROC E6 lacrosse program practices and games.
  • Monroe Community College Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Morrisville State College Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Nazareth University Partner — Byron Waddell earned his PhD in Physical Therapy from Nazareth University, linking ROC E6 to the institution through staff development.
  • Nazareth University Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Phillips Exeter Academy Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • RIT Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Roberts Wesleyan College Partner — Institution associated with participant London Booker whose success story was featured.
  • Rochester City School District Partner — Collaborates with ROC E6 through shared personnel, such as Corinne Calabretta, who is a bilingual teacher in RCSD and coaches for ROC E6.
  • Rochester City School District Partner — ROC E6 staff include current and former employees of RCSD, indicating collaboration with the district.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Staff member Minh Grieshaber played and coached at RIT, and helped establish its women’s varsity lacrosse program.
  • Rochester Knighthawks Partner — Professional lacrosse team involved with ROC E6's program.
  • SquadLocker Partner — Technology partner powering the ROCE6 Team Store with on-demand apparel fulfillment.
  • Tabor Academy Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Thomas P. Ryan Recreation Center Partner — Hosts ROC E6 lacrosse program activities at its facility.
  • US Lacrosse Partner — Collaborated on an article featuring ROC E6's founder and a participant success story.
  • University at Albany Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • University of Pennsylvania Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • Urban/Suburban Program Partner — Collaborates with the Urban/Suburban Program, which facilitated participant transitions to suburban schools.
  • Westtown School Partner — Hosts ROC E6 player visits for scholarship and recruiting orientations.
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform to share the ROC E6 story and player experiences.
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.

  • Barrier Reduction Through Resource Provision
    methodology: barrier_reduction
    By providing free equipment and structured schedules, we increase access to lacrosse for underserved youth, because eliminating logistical and financial obstacles enables consistent participation that would otherwise be impossible.
  • Increase Representation in Lacrosse
    methodology: increasing_representation_in_sports
    By creating accessible lacrosse opportunities for Black and brown youth, we challenge historical underrepresentation in the sport, because visibility and inclusion foster identity affirmation, aspiration, and systemic change in who belongs in lacrosse.
  • Leadership-Driven Program Growth
    methodology: leadership_driven_sports_development
    By investing in strong coaching and leadership, we grow high-quality lacrosse programming in urban areas, because effective leaders replicate successful suburban models and inspire both player development and community buy-in.
  • Relationship-Based Mentorship Model
    methodology: relationship_based_mentorship
    By building long-term mentorship relationships through lacrosse, we sustain youth engagement and personal growth, because durable adult-youth connections provide stability, guidance, and accountability that extend beyond the field.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By using lacrosse as a structured, engaging vehicle, we foster personal, educational, and athletic development in inner-city youth, because consistent participation in a supportive team environment builds discipline, mentorship, and access to opportunity.