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SEARS FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ROME NY

ROME, NY · EIN 137039118 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T21Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$101K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in Rome, NY that makes grants to local nonprofits. Supports organizations addressing community needs, healthcare, education, arts, and social services in the Mohawk Valley region. Funding priorities include capital projects, operational support, and program development for nonprofit partners.

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

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding blood services programs
      Provides financial support to the American Red Cross - Mohawk Valley Chapter specifically for its blood services program.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding community arts and cultural restoration
      Awards 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.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding community events and festivals
      Provides 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.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding education and workforce development programs
      Finances scholarships for skilled trades, mid-career training, and educational programming including speaker events through the Rome College Foundation’s STAR Program.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding healthcare access and medical equipment
      Supports healthcare providers by funding unreimbursable medications, medical equipment, complex patient care visits, and major medical infrastructure such as MRI machines.
  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Funding homeless services and basic needs provision
      Provides general operating support to Rescue Mission of Rome, which serves individuals experiencing homelessness and provides essential needs.
  • Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
    • Funding organizational capacity and branding initiatives
      Funds 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.
  • Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
    • Funding public library and cemetery infrastructure
      Provides general charitable support to public institutions including Jervis Public Library and funds infrastructure improvements such as maintenance barn work for the Rome Cemetery Association.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding senior services and accessibility improvements
      Supports senior citizens' organizations through grants for ADA-compliant facility upgrades and community-focused services.
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.