named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Agency Designated Funds
Partners with local organizations like Cornell Cooperative Extension to support ongoing programs in environment, youth, and education.
Donor Advised Funds
Enables individuals, families, and organizations to recommend grants to charitable organizations aligned with their values.
Field of Interest Funds
Supports nonprofits in focus areas such as arts, public safety, youth, veterans, and community development.
Project Funds
Manages funds dedicated to specific community projects, such as Chromebooks for Kids, mural arts, and animal shelter rebuilding.
Scholarship Funds
Administers multiple named scholarships for high school seniors in Rockland County, supporting education in memory of individuals.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Facilitating technology access for studentsFacilitated the distribution of $90,000 worth of Chromebooks to students in the East Ramapo and Nyack School Districts during the 2020 pandemic through the Chromebooks for Kids project fund.
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding community initiatives through grantmakingAdministers and awards grants from multiple fund types—including donor advised, field of interest, agency, project, and event funds—to support charitable organizations, schools, and community programs in Rockland County and surrounding areas. The Grants Committee reviews funding requests and evaluates program results to ensure impact.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for studentsProvides scholarship support to high school seniors and other students from Rockland County and specific communities, including female Hispanic students from Haverstraw and graduates of Nyack and East Ramapo schools, awarding annual grants of $1,000 for up to four years. Administers selection committees and disburses funds directly to educational institutions.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Managing endowed and donor-advised fundsEnables donors to establish endowed funds and donor-advised funds, invests contributions for long-term growth, and allows donors to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits while ensuring sustainable spending practices.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Promoting philanthropy through public storytellingPresents the "Profiles in Giving" podcast series to highlight and celebrate individuals in the community who engage in philanthropy, fostering a culture of giving.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Supporting teacher-led educational innovationAwards grants to teachers for innovative tools and immersive learning experiences, including funding through the East Ramapo Community Fund for Public Education and direct grants for classroom resources.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing fiscal sponsorship for emerging charitable causesEstablishes Project Funds to serve as fiscal sponsors for charitable causes that lack 501(c)(3) status, enabling them to receive tax-deductible donations and operate effectively within the foundation’s legal framework.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$940K
Contributions & grants$709K75%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$220K23%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$1.10M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$633K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.18M
Cash$113K
Investments$8.04M
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$8.15M
Liquid reserves89.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- AMY MACDERMOTT — Director
- Aurelius Licata — Director
- Barry J Dorfman — Vice President
- DEBRA J THOMAS PHD — Secretary
- Doria E Hillsman — Director
- Drusilla Kinzonzi — Director
- GAIL FLEUR — Director
- JULIE SADOWSKI — Executive Dir.
- Joseph Brunelli — Director
- MARC POLLARD — Director
- MICHAEL CHANG — Director
- MICHAEL DI BELLA — Director
- MIRI UPTON — Director
- Michael Guarnieri CPA — Treasurer
- PAUL ADLER ESQ — President
- Ruby Kaur — Director
- TERESA DARDEN — Director
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Active International Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Arts Council of Rockland Partner — Partner organization that established the Artist’s Support Fund administered by The Rockland Community Foundation.
- Atlantic Tomorrows Office Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Aufgang Architects Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Berard and Associates Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Caribbean Food Delights Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Center for Safety & Change Partner — Phyllis B. Frank, Chief Operating Officer of Center for Safety & Change, serves on the Advisory Board.
- Clarkstown Central High School North Instrumental Music Department Partner — Receives funding from the Rockland Community Foundation to support a concert tour and interactive music assemblies.
- Clarkstown Family Resource Center Partner — Receives grant funding from the Rockland Community Foundation to sustain its Special Education Homework Club.
- Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Partner — Merged with the Rockland Community Foundation to form the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland Partner — Receives designated funding through the CCE Rockland Future fund to support core programs in youth development, environment, horticulture, nutrition, and nonprofit management.
- Dominican University Partner — Represented in the inaugural podcast episode through Matt Schiering.
- East Ramapo Community Fund for Public Education (ERCFPE) Partner — Component fund of the Rockland Community Foundation receiving grant funding to support teacher enrichment grants.
- G.R.A.C.E. (Girls Reaching All Concepts of Excellence) Partner — Receives grant funding from the Rockland Community Foundation for a mentoring and enrichment program for middle school girls.
- Habitat for Humanity of Rockland County Partner — C. Scott Vanderhoef, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Rockland County, serves on the Advisory Board.
- IRS Government — Follows IRS regulations for grant disbursement and tax treatment of contributions.
- Latham and Watkins Funder — Established The Fund for East Ramapo’s Public School Students.
- Latham and Watkins Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- M&T Bank Wilmington Trust Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Orange & Rockland Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Orange & Rockland Utilities Partner — Sponsor of the Profiles in Giving podcast series and participant in the inaugural episode.
- PKF O’Connor Davies Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Proyecto Faro Partner — Receives grant funding for its Empowered Parents (OPE) parent leadership and advocacy campaign.
- Rand Commercial Partner — Member of the RCF Leadership Circle, contributing $1,000 or more annually.
- Respected outside brokerage company Partner — Provides professional investment management services for RCF fund investments.
- Rockland Boulders Baseball Team Partner — Established the Rockland Boulders Community Fund as a broad-based charitable response fund administered by The Rockland Community Foundation.
- Rockland Community Foundation Network — Member of the national community foundation network
- Rockland County Government — Geographic focus of charitable giving and community initiatives.
- Rockland County YMCA Partner — Receives grant funding to operate a Youth and Government program for East Ramapo high school students.
- Rotary Club of Clarkstown Partner — Sponsors the Clarkstown Rotary Foundation fund, which supports grants, scholarships, and initiatives aligned with Rotary’s vision.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Donor-Advised Grantmaking with Strategic Engagementmethodology: donor-advised grantmakingBy offering donor-advised funds and actively connecting donors to community needs, the foundation increases charitable giving and ensures it is aligned with local priorities, because engaged donors give more effectively and sustainably over time.
- Flexible and Inclusive Giving Infrastructuremethodology: flexible giving vehiclesBy providing diverse giving vehicles—including donor-advised, field-of-interest, scholarship, and project funds, plus acceptance of non-cash assets—the foundation lowers barriers to entry and expands participation in philanthropy, because flexibility in how and what people give increases overall donor reach and inclusivity.
- Permanent Endowment Model for Sustainable Community Impactmethodology: perpetual endowment modelBy building permanent endowments and using long-term investing, the foundation preserves capital to generate sustainable funding for community needs, because endowment-based financing ensures lasting support independent of economic cycles.
- Philanthropy Amplification through Networked Community Engagementmethodology: philanthropy amplification through storytellingBy engaging a broad network of stakeholders—including youth, faith leaders, nonprofits, and corporate partners—and amplifying giving through storytelling (e.g., podcast), the foundation cultivates a culture of philanthropy, because inclusive participation and visible narratives increase donor motivation and community ownership of charitable goals.