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ENCOMPASS RESOURCES FOR LEARNING INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 201612594 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B11 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · encompassresources.org
revenue
$8.8M
expenses
$8.8M
net assets
$3.2M
employees
219
volunteers
38
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

ENCOMPASS: RESOURCES FOR LEARNING DEVELOPS AND PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND TO THE FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONALS THAT SUPPORT THEM. THESE SERVICES ARE MATCHED TO EACH STUDENT'S UNIQUE LEARNING STYLE IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACADEMIC FAILURE AND ENHANCE LIFELONG LEARNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

EnCompass Resources for Learning Inc provides cradle-to-career educational support to students in Rochester, NY, focusing on academic achievement, college and career readiness, and family navigation. The organization offers evidence-based tutoring, afterschool and summer programs, and wraparound services matched to students' unique learning styles. It serves over 2,400 children annually through school-based and community partnerships.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Academic Support and Tutoring
Provides certified teacher-led, small-group reading intervention and tutoring for K-6 students at multiple Rochester City School District schools, including afterschool and summer learning programs focused on academic and social-emotional development.
College & Career Readiness
Prepares middle and high school students for post-secondary success through college tours, career exploration, FAFSA support, and personalized planning via the Future Ready initiative.
EnCompass Lighthouse
Year-round academic and support program for students ages 10-18 involved in the foster care system, offering safe spaces, relationship-building, and independent living skill workshops.
Student Success Project
Statewide initiative empowering parents of struggling students with coaching, advocacy tools, expert sessions, and resource connections to improve educational outcomes for their children.
The Hive
Community-wide workforce development program for youth ages 8-18 that provides career exploration, job readiness training, internships, job placement, and wellness support across 10 career pathways in partnership with local organizations.
Wraparound Navigation
Offers 1:1 mentorship and support for students and families through Family Navigation and Youth Navigation services, helping them overcome barriers, connect to resources, and build academic and life skills.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 4 activities
    • After-school and enrichment programs for K-12 students
      Operates academically-based after-school programs at six Rochester schools and two EnCompass sites, providing tutoring, reading instruction, enrichment clubs, and social skill development led by certified teachers. Programs run 2–3 days per week on-site and include meals and transportation.
    • Cradle-to-career educational support
      Supports 3,000 students and their families annually through academic and wraparound services, serving 2,400 children annually via cradle-to-career programs that include early education, academic support, college readiness, and career exploration.
    • Future Ready program for middle and high school students
      Operates a year-round after-school program for students in grades 6–12+ on the Lake Avenue campus in Rochester, providing tutoring, one-on-one navigation, college and career development, daily meals, and transportation. Achieved a 99% high school graduation rate among senior participants since 2019.
    • The Hive youth development program
      Operates The Hive program for youth ages 8–18 residing in the City of Rochester and surrounding areas, offering academic support, enrichment, and personal development activities.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Academic support and reading intervention for K-6 students
      Provides data-driven, small-group reading intervention services during the school day and afterschool for students in grades K–6 at Rochester City School District (RCSD) schools 17 and 33, taught by certified teachers. Programs focus on academic and social-emotional skill development and deliver 84–175 additional learning hours annually.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • College and career readiness for middle and high school students
      Runs a year-round college and career readiness program for middle and high school students, supporting youth in discovering personal career pathways through workplace tours, workshops, internships, employment, and post-high school planning.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Family Navigation services
      Provides 1:1 family navigation support to help families address challenges affecting children's academic success, including coaching for school meetings and communication. Services are available to families residing in Rochester and surrounding areas.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Parent education and engagement programs
      Offers Parent PowerED Talks and Expert Sessions to help parents build knowledge and skills related to education, along with whole-family events such as cooking classes, zoo outings, museum trips, and sporting events to connect families to schools and communities.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
    • SPIRIT NYS program for vulnerable teens
      Provides comprehensive support to teens experiencing homelessness or involved in the foster care system, including 1:1 coaching, stipends to reduce financial stress, basic needs support (meals, clothing, school supplies, holiday gifts), and academic and career development services.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Summer learning programs for elementary students
      Runs 4-week, full-week summer learning programs for elementary students from RCSD schools 17, 25, 33, 34, and 58 and EnCompass Family Navigation to prevent summer learning loss. Includes provision of meals and door-to-door transportation.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Workforce development and job placement for teens
      Provides employment education, work-readiness certification, internships, and job placement services for teens through partnerships with local employers. Has placed 1,200 teens in jobs and delivered workforce development activities to 15,000 youth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.80M
Contributions & grants$8.58M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$170K2%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$8.78M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.24M
Grants paid out$971K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.74M
Cash$76K
Investments$3.58M
Liabilities$4.52M
Net assets$3.21M
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSEPH M MARTINO CEO/SECRETARY 22 $289K
CHRISTOPHER ZUPCAK CFO 17 $171K
CARA FITZGERALD CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF ENCOMPASS 40 $161K
SUSAN DIETER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 16 $123K
board members · 11
  • CLAIRE DELMONTE — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN SCHAEFER ESQ — CHAIR
  • KATHLEEN LEAHY — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAURIE ENRIGHT CPA — TREASURER
  • MARCUS DUNN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARICELA MARQUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEGHAN SCHUBMEHL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICIA LOVELAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • RYAN FELTNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARA WHITE-SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHETARA BOUIE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Black Men Achieve Partner — Partner in The Hive for youth workforce development across in-demand career pathways.
  • Black Men Achieve Partner — Youth participating in The Hive come from this organization, indicating a collaborative partnership.
  • Boys and Girls Club Partner — Collaborates with EnCompass in The Hive to deliver youth workforce development programming.
  • Boys and Girls Club Partner — Youth participating in The Hive come from this organization, indicating a collaborative partnership.
  • HOPE585 Partner — Youth participating in The Hive come from this organization, indicating a collaborative partnership.
  • Hope585 Partner — Partner in The Hive to deliver coordinated youth workforce development services in Rochester.
  • Monroe County DHS Partner — Refers students to the EnCompass Lighthouse program
  • Monroe County, NY Government — Recipient of federal award supporting The Hive Youth Workforce Consortium, in partnership with EnCompass Resources for Learning Inc.
  • RCSD school nos. 17, 25, 33, 34, and 58 Partner — Host sites for EnCompass afterschool, summer, and school-day reading intervention programs.
  • Renewal by Andersen Partner — Employer partner that participates in job placement for program students.
  • Rochester Regional Health Partner — Employer partner that participates in job placement for program students.
  • Seabreeze Partner — Employer partner that participates in job placement for program students.
  • Seneca Park Zoo Partner — Partner organization for family events connecting families to the community.
  • Taeko Kelly Partner — Contact person for program inquiries related to EnCompass programs.
  • Taeko Kelly Partner — Contact person for program inquiries, indicating a point of coordination for families and service providers.
  • The Center For Teen Empowerment Partner — Youth participating in The Hive come from this organization, indicating a collaborative partnership.
  • The Center for Teen Empowerment Partner — Collaborates with EnCompass in The Hive to provide year-round workforce development activities for youth.
  • URMC Partner — Employer partner that participates in job placement for program students.
  • US Dept. of Treasury Government — Federal funder of The Hive Youth Workforce Consortium through award SLFRP0206 to Monroe County, NY.
  • Wegmans Partner — Employer partner that participates in job placement for program students.
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.

  • Collaborative Career Pathway Access
    methodology: shared_services_collaborative
    By delivering no-cost career services and access to community-wide career pathways through partnerships with schools and youth organizations, we expand opportunity for youth, because shared infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration lower barriers to entry and broaden access to high-quality pathways.
  • Inquiry-Based and Student-Led Engagement
    methodology: inquiry_based_learning
    By using hands-on, inquiry-based learning and involving students in designing their own program spaces, we deepen understanding and ownership, because active participation and autonomy foster intrinsic motivation and sustained engagement.
  • Personalized Navigation and Mentorship
    methodology: personalized_navigation
    By pairing youth with dedicated Navigators and mentors who guide them through individualized academic, career, and college planning—with sustained post-placement support—we increase engagement and long-term success, because consistent, relationship-based guidance builds agency and accountability in students navigating complex systems.
  • Student-Centered, Relationship-Based Learning
    methodology: student_centered_learning
    By tailoring instruction to individual learning styles and fostering strong student-educator relationships within academically-focused environments, we enhance academic performance and social-emotional growth, because personalized, trusting interactions increase engagement and reduce disconnection.
  • Wraparound Support Model
    methodology: wraparound_support
    By integrating academic support with services that address non-academic barriers—such as family navigation, career planning, and social-emotional development—we improve student success and long-term outcomes, because these combined supports remove systemic obstacles and create holistic pathways to achievement.