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ROCHESTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 160761231 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B280 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$15.7M
expenses
$14.1M
net assets
$16.0M
employees
202
volunteers
50
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

VISION: RSD, A LEADER IN CREATING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG LEARNERS - ONE STUDENT, ONE FAMILY, ONE SUCCESS AT A TIME.MISSION: ROCHESTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PROVIDES EXEMPLARY OPPORTUNITIES IN A BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT TO MEET STUDENTS' UNIQUE LEARNING. TOGETHER, AS A COMMUNITY, RSD CHALLENGES AND PREPARES STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD BY:-CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ENABLES COMMUNICATION, AND ENRICHES SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT;-USING BOTH PROVEN AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING ALONG WITH CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES; AND,-NURTURING STUDENTS IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRITEDNESS CULMINATING IN SELF-AWARENESS, CULTURAL IDENTITY AND PRIDE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD) is a New York-based educational institution serving deaf and hard of hearing students from infancy through high school. The school provides bilingual education and residential programming for students whose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) require on-campus housing, particularly those from outside Monroe County. RSD offers early childhood programs, academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and social development opportunities within a supportive, language-rich environment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.29M
    RESIDENTIAL - ROCHESTER SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (RSD) PROVIDES HOUSING FOR STUDENTS WHOSE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) REQUIRES IT AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. MORE THAN HALF OF THESE STUDENTS ARE RESIDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS OUTSIDE OF MONROE COUNTY FOR WHOM A DAILY COMMUTE WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL. AS OF JUNE 2025, 29 STUDENTS LIVED ON CAMPUS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS' DORMITORIES. DORMITORIES WERE OPERATIONAL ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. STUDENTS RECEIVE HOMEWORK AND OTHER SUPPORT IN AN INCLUSIVE BILINGUAL LIVING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY AND HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS, CLUBS, AND OTHER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. #2 $622K
    DEAF INFANT PROGRAM - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN, NEWBORN TO AGE 3. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING CHILDREN TO AGE FOUR. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES: - A HOME-BASED INFANTS, TODDLERS AND TWOS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING FROM BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS OF AGE;- A HALF-DAY CENTER-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OF AGE;- A FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4;- A SUMMER PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Deaf Infant Program
Home-based early intervention for deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to 18 months, supporting language development and family engagement.
Early Childhood Center
Offers half-day and full-day preschool programs for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 18 months to 4 years, including a summer program to support continuous development.
Residential Program
Provides on-campus housing Monday through Friday for deaf and hard of hearing students whose IEPs require residential placement, primarily serving those from outside Monroe County. Includes academic support, extracurricular activities, and social development in a bilingual environment.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 2 activities
    • Residential and academic program for deaf and hard of hearing students
      Provides residential housing and academic support for 29 deaf and hard of hearing students during the school week, enabling participation in athletics, clubs, and enrichment activities within a bilingual environment.
    • Youth leadership and conference programming
      Hosts large-scale events for deaf and hard of hearing youth, including the National Junior NAD Conference in 2019, which brought together 125 high school-age participants.
  • Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood education for deaf and hard of hearing children
      Operates an early childhood education program for deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age four, offering home-based services, half-day and full-day preschool, and summer programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.71M
Contributions & grants$2.48M16%
Program service revenue$12.49M80%
Investment income$679K4%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$14.06M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$10.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.97M
Cash$10K
Investments$9.43M
Liabilities$2.95M
Net assets$16.02M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANTONY MCLETCHIE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 40 $270K
SALLY ATKINS DIR. OF BUSINESS OPERATION 40 $144K
board members · 21
  • ALEX ODENBACH — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALLIS SACKS — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMY WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNE MCGINNIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • BYRON BEHM — SECRETARY
  • DEBORAH L PEARCE — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY MEYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • GERARD C WALTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON LISTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN D'AMANDA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUSTIN ALEXANDER — TREASURER
  • LORI DEWINDT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LOWELL C PATRIC — BOARD MEMBER
  • M TIM ALBERT — PRESIDENT
  • MARK S ORLANDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELINDA HOPPER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL DOUGHTY — BOARD MEMBER
  • RAYMOND GIAMARTINO JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVEN REBHOLZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN W LINDSAY — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIFFANY PANKO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Partner — Hosted the National Junior NAD Conference and supports student participation in the Junior NAD chapter at RSD.
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.

  • Bilingual Education Model
    methodology: bilingual_education
    By using a bilingual educational environment (American Sign Language and English), the school supports academic achievement, communication, social engagement, and cultural identity among deaf and hard of hearing students because language access and cultural affirmation are foundational to learning and development.
  • Residential Support for Educational Access
    methodology: residential_education
    By providing residential housing as part of its educational programming, the school enables full participation in education for deaf and hard of hearing students with IEPs who live outside Monroe County, because removing geographic and logistical barriers ensures equitable access to specialized services.