irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21KTHE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE REGULATORY REFORM THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO CURTAIL ABUSIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIFORM BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES BY AND AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
DMV Help Desk
Provides member dealers with DMV-related services including title processing, registration support, and staff training
RADA Charitable Foundation
Supports local children's charities through grants and fundraising efforts, established in 1985
Rochester International Auto Show
Annual consumer event showcasing vehicles from member dealerships, serving as both public outreach and fundraising opportunity
Safety and Compliance Training
Offers OSHA, DMV, and industry-specific training programs for dealership employees including hazardous materials handling, forklift operation, and workplace violence prevention
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry Trade Association Services 3 activities
- Conducts regulatory and compliance training for dealershipsDelivers educational seminars and training programs for member dealerships on regulatory reform, compliance with state laws, and prevention of abusive business practices.
- Provides DMV-related services and training for member dealershipsOffers a range of DMV-related services including duplicate title processing, in-dealership registration, DMV inquiries, and training for title clerks to ensure compliance with New York State regulations.
- Publishes dealership compliance and record retention guidanceProduces and distributes the Dealership Record Retention Guide to assist member dealerships in complying with state and federal recordkeeping requirements.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Awards grants to local children's charitiesHas awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to local children's charities since 1985.
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Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
- Facilitates access to EV charging station installationsPartners with local providers to help consumers and businesses install EV charging stations at residential or commercial properties.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Operates a job placement service for dealership positionsManages a placement service that collects and distributes job applications and resumes for employment opportunities at member dealerships.
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Organizes the annual Rochester International Auto ShowPlans and manages the yearly Rochester International Auto Show, a major public event showcasing vehicles and automotive innovation.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Delivers workplace safety and certification training programsProvides ASHI CPR/AED certification, forklift operation training, hazardous materials transportation training, and retail workplace violence prevention training to dealership employees and other workers.
- Offers professional certification and skills trainingProvides training programs for the New York Notary Public exam and instruction on using Microsoft Copilot with Office applications, including generative AI and workflow automation.
- Operates a dealership locator tool for consumersProvides an online tool to help consumers locate member dealerships in the Rochester area.
- Provides consumer education on New and Used Car Lemon LawsOffers informational resources to help consumers understand their rights and seek remedies under New and Used Car Lemon Law protections in New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.11M
Contributions & grants$183K17%
Program service revenue$417K38%
Investment income$156K14%
Other revenue$349K
expenses
Total expenses$949K
Program expenses31%
Admin / overhead69%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$582K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.99M
Cash$83K
Investments$2.43M
Liabilities$402K
Net assets$2.59M
Liquid reserves31.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY J MCAREAVY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $199K |
board members · 13
- ALLYN BARNARD — DIRECTOR
- DREW HOSELTON — DIRECTOR
- GREG STAHL — DIRECTOR
- JESSE CICIONE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN CORTESE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GABRIELE — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN PARKER — CHAIRMAN
- KITTY VAN BORTEL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PIEHLER JR — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- MIKE VANBRUNT — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN RALPH — DIRECTOR
- THAD PEAKE IV — VICE CHAIRMAN
- TONY HELTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- BMS Dealer Portal Partner — Online platform used for member registration in RADA training programs.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share video content related to events such as the Rochester Auto Show.
- NADA Guides Partner — Provides vehicle valuation and information resources in partnership with the association.
- NADA – National Automobile Dealers Association Network — Member organization linked through industry affiliation.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Government — Partner agency for vehicle safety and recall information.
- New York State DMV Government — Collaborates with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to provide regulatory support and services to member dealerships.
- Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc. Partner — Provides forklift training services on site at member dealerships through RADA.
- RADA Charitable Foundation Network — Subsidiary foundation focused on supporting local children's charities through grantmaking.
- Rochester-area preferred providers Partner — Local providers partnered with RADA to install EV charging stations.
strategies · 2
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.
- Consumer Empowerment Through Legal Educationmethodology: consumer_educationBy educating consumers about lemon laws, the organization enables buyers to seek remedies for defective vehicles, because informed consumers are more likely to exercise their rights and drive accountability in the marketplace.
- Education and Training to Promote Industry Reformmethodology: education-and-trainingBy providing educational and training seminars to member dealerships, the organization promotes regulatory reform and establishes uniform best practices, because shared standards improve industry-wide compliance and effectiveness.