What they call their work
What they do
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First Responder Family Scholarships 3 activities
- Funding equipment and resources for the Rochester Police DepartmentProvides funding for critical police resources including K-9 units, mounted patrol horses, ballistic safety shields, and other operational equipment to support public safety and law enforcement excellence.
- Funding programs supporting police personnel, families, and communityFunds initiatives that support Rochester Police Department personnel, their families, and community safety programs, including financial assistance for officers injured or killed in the line of duty and their families.
- Supporting scholarships for students pursuing law enforcement careersManages and funds scholarship programs, including the Rochester Police Locust Club Scholarship Fund and targeted awards for students of color, to support education and career entry in law enforcement and public safety.
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding law enforcement training and community engagement programsFinances training programs for Rochester Police Department officers, including LGBTQ+ sensitivity training, and supports community outreach initiatives such as Adopt-A-Family, Books & Bears, and Shop With a Cop to build positive police-community relationships.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events to support police and community initiativesHosts annual events such as the Blue & Gold Gala and golf raffle to raise awareness and resources for the Rochester Police Department and related community programs.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Supporting anti-violence and community safety initiativesFinances gun buyback campaigns and community safety messaging programs such as Front Row to reduce violence and promote public safety in the Greater Rochester Area.
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Who runs it
- Aaron Springer — Trustee
- Adrian Morgenstern — Trustee
- David Hastings — Trustee
- David Swain — Treasurer
- Dennis Kessler — Trustee
- Jeffrey Leenhouts — Trustee
- Josephine Boscarino — Trustee
- Joshua Miles — Trustee
- Justin Wilcox — Trustee
- Molly Flaherty — Trustee
- Tiffany Carnevale — Trustee
- Tim Tompkins — President
- Yasmin Mattox — Secretary
Who they work with
- Adobe Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Rochester Police Foundation
- Locust Club Partner — Collaborates on the Rochester Police Locust Club Scholarship Fund.
- Oak Hill Country Club Partner — Donated a raffle prize for the annual golf raffle fundraiser.
- Oak Hill Country Club Partner — Donated the raffle prize for the Rochester Police Foundation's annual golf raffle.
- Rochester Police Department Government — Primary beneficiary of Foundation support programs, including officer assistance, mounted patrol, and K-9 unit funding.
- Rochester Police Department Government — Primary beneficiary of foundation support
- Rochester Police Department Partner — Collaborates with the Rochester Police Department to support community initiatives.
- Rochester Police Department Partner — Primary agency supported by the foundation through funded programming.
- Rochester Police Department Partner — Primary operational partner in implementing community safety and outreach programs.
- Rochester Police Department Partner — Primary operational partner in public safety and law enforcement support
- Special Olympics Partner — Recipient of $5,000 raised by the Foundation in honor of the Rochester Police Department’s 200th anniversary.
- Special Olympics Partner — Recipient of a $5,000 donation from the Foundation in honor of the Rochester Police Department.
- The Anthony Mascioli Trust Funder — Provided a generous contribution to support LGBTQ+ training and programming for Rochester Police Department officers.
How they approach the work
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- Strategic Partnership with Law Enforcement Leadershipmethodology: strategic-partnership-with-law-enforcement-leadershipBy collaborating directly with the Chief of Police to identify resource gaps, the foundation ensures targeted allocation of non-appropriated funds, thereby increasing the effectiveness and responsiveness of public safety initiatives.
- Supplemental Funding to Enhance Public Safety Capacitymethodology: supplemental-funding-for-public-safetyBy securing supplemental, non-appropriated funding and raising public awareness, the foundation enables the Rochester Police Department to extend its community engagement and operational capabilities beyond baseline levels, leading to improved public safety outcomes.