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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.
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Mission
Child care and early education for children.
Focus areas & reach
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRochester 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.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ROCHESTER CHILDFIRST NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralJean C. "Casella" Barone Obituary (2026) - Rochester, NY - Profetta Funeral Chapel - Webster - Legacy obituary
Rochester Childfirst Network Executive Director Honored as 2025 Human Service Workerof the Year - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Ann McNabb Obituary (1929 - 2021) - Rochester, NY - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle - Legacy obituary
Teletherapy program helps Rochester Childfirst Network connect with students - WUHF
Rochester Childfirst Network names new director - Rochester Business Journal
Rochester Childfirst Network site has license suspended for a day - Democrat and Chronicle
A giver from her heart, Shirley King prepares to step down - Democrat and Chronicle
Using linked data to improve early care and education programs - Child Trends
Woman to watch: Lynn Lubecki - Democrat and Chronicle
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- 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
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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