named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
General Grant Program
Provides financial support to local nonprofits for operational needs, capital improvements, and program development in the Mohawk Valley region.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding blood services programsProvides financial support to the American Red Cross - Mohawk Valley Chapter specifically for its blood services program.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding community arts and cultural restorationAwards grants to arts organizations such as the Capitol Theatre Center for the Performing Arts for historic organ restoration and to the Rome Art & Community Center for outdoor space enhancements supporting public events.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding community events and festivalsProvides financial support to local groups such as the Rotary Club of Rome NY for community events including a 5K Christmas Party and $1,000 toward Canalfest.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding education and workforce development programsFinances scholarships for skilled trades, mid-career training, and educational programming including speaker events through the Rome College Foundation’s STAR Program.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding healthcare access and medical equipmentSupports healthcare providers by funding unreimbursable medications, medical equipment, complex patient care visits, and major medical infrastructure such as MRI machines.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding homeless services and basic needs provisionProvides general operating support to Rescue Mission of Rome, which serves individuals experiencing homelessness and provides essential needs.
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Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
- Funding organizational capacity and branding initiativesFunds nonprofit organizations for organizational needs such as branding, commercial creation, donor management systems, and fundraising software; supports capacity-building efforts including promotional expenses and donor engagement tools.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Funding public library and cemetery infrastructureProvides general charitable support to public institutions including Jervis Public Library and funds infrastructure improvements such as maintenance barn work for the Rome Cemetery Association.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding senior services and accessibility improvementsSupports senior citizens' organizations through grants for ADA-compliant facility upgrades and community-focused services.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$55K55%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$114K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1.70M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +20.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DENNIS VIOLANTE — TRUSTEE
- JONATHAN SEARS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- ABRAHAM HOUSE Partner — Receives grant funding for organizational needs including branding, commercial creation, and donor management and fundraising software.
- AMERICAN RED CROSS - MOHAWK VALLEY CHAPTER Partner — Receives grant funding for its blood services program.
- CAPITOL THEATRE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Partner — Receives grant funding for restoration of an organ.
- COPPER CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONSENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF ROME NY INC Partner — Receives grant funding for installation of an ADA-compliant door.
- HOSPICE CARE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding to offset costs of unreimbursable medications, equipment, and additional visits for complex patients.
- JERVIS PUBLIC LIBRARY Partner — Receives general charitable support.
- RESCUE MISSION OF ROME Partner — Receives general charitable support.
- ROME ART & COMMUNITY CENTER Partner — Receives grant funding to enhance outdoor spaces for community events.
- ROME CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives grant funding for work on maintenance barn.
- ROME COLLEGE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for the STAR Program, Mid Career Program, skilled trade scholarships, promotional expenses, and educational speaker.
- ROME HEALTH FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding toward the purchase of an MRI machine.
- ROTARY CLUB OF ROME NY Partner — Receives grant funding for a 5K Christmas Party and $1,000 for Canalfest.