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Rochester Childfirst Network

Child care and early education for children.

Rochester, NY EIN 160743129 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Rochester Childfirst Network

Rochester Childfirst Network (RCN) is a unique indoor and outdoor environment where children thrive in an inclusive, fun-loving, and curiosity-inspiring environment built on academic and social-emotional growth. RCN is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care in Western New York, through leadership, advocacy, and innovative direct services to children.

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1937

Mission

Child care and early education for children.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rochester Childfirst Network is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1857 and has been operating for 169 years. Its EIN is 160743129. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 113 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rochester Childfirst Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 89/100.

Rochester Childfirst Network is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1857 and has been active for 169 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rochester Childfirst Network has $6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rochester Childfirst Network is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 113 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rochester Childfirst Network. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Rochester Childfirst Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Rochester Childfirst Network (RCN) is a unique indoor and outdoor environment where children thrive in an inclusive, fun-loving, and curiosity-inspiring environment built on academic and social-emotional growth. RCN is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care in Western New York, through leadership, advocacy, and innovative direct services to children. Rochester Childfirst Network is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1857.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Rochester Childfirst Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Rochester Childfirst Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rochester Childfirst Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 160743129, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Ann Marie Stephan
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alissa C••••
Director
AM
Amy G••••••
Director
AM
Amy M•••••••
Treasurer
AN
Andrea Z•••••
Secretary
AN
Ann M•••• S••••••
Executive Director
BA
Barbara C••••••
Director
BA
Barbara R••••••
Director
BA
Barry W•••••
Director
DA
Damian D•••
Director
DA
Daniel B••••
Treasurer
DA
Davina M•••••••••••••
Director
GA
Garry V•••••
Secretary
GE
Georgine S••••••
Director
JA
Jara J••••••
Vice Chair
JE
Jean W•••••••
Director
JE
Jennifer T••••••
Director
JE
Jeri R••••••
Director
JO
John H•••••
Director
JO
Joseph S•••••
Chair
KA
Karl S••••••
Director
KI
Kim W••••
Director
KY
Kyle D••••••••
Director
KY
Kyle D•••••••• D••••••• o•
Finance (Beginning May 2021)
LI
Lisa M•••••
Director
LI
Liz S••••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jean C. "Casella" Barone Obituary (2026) - Rochester, NY - Profetta Funeral Chapel - Webster - Legacy obituary
Apr 2026
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Rochester Childfirst Network Executive Director Honored as 2025 Human Service Workerof the Year - Greater Rochester Cham
Nov 2025
www.greaterrochesterchamber.com
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Ann McNabb Obituary (1929 - 2021) - Rochester, NY - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle - Legacy obituary
Oct 2022
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Teletherapy program helps Rochester Childfirst Network connect with students - WUHF
Jun 2020
foxrochester.com
Rochester Childfirst Network names new director - Rochester Business Journal
May 2019
rbj.net
Rochester Childfirst Network site has license suspended for a day - Democrat and Chronicle
Jul 2017
www.democratandchronicle.com
A giver from her heart, Shirley King prepares to step down - Democrat and Chronicle
Jun 2017
www.democratandchronicle.com
Using linked data to improve early care and education programs - Child Trends
Sep 2016
www.childtrends.org
Woman to watch: Lynn Lubecki - Democrat and Chronicle
Feb 2014
www.democratandchronicle.com

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rochester Childfirst Network This page 89 $6.0 million -
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 million -
Fleece & Thank You 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 113 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Rochester Childfirst Network

What is Rochester Childfirst Network?
Rochester Childfirst Network is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. Rochester Childfirst Network (RCN) is a unique indoor and outdoor environment where children thrive in an inclusive, fun-loving, and curiosity-inspiring environment built on academic and social-emotional growth. RCN is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care in Western New York, through leadership, advocacy, and innovative direct services to children.
When was Rochester Childfirst Network founded?
Rochester Childfirst Network was founded in 1857.
Who leads Rochester Childfirst Network?
Ann Marie Stephan serves as Executive Director.
Where is Rochester Childfirst Network located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Rochester Childfirst Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rochester Childfirst Network trustworthy?
Rochester Childfirst Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rochester Childfirst Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160743129.
What is Rochester Childfirst Network's website?
http://www.rcn4kids.org