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Rochester Engineering Society Inc

Become the lead organization for improving the image and influence of the engineering community.

Science & Technology Rochester, NY EIN 160743133 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Rochester Engineering Society Inc

Publish the Rochester Engineer Magazine. This monthly publication contains notices of courses, seminars, and career update programs. This magazine is distributed to the RES membership and affiliate members. It is our main source of communication to the membership and an advertising vehicle. Each issue is posted to our website.Rent facilities for the Rochester Engineers' Center, maintenance, telephone/fax, website, office supplies. The RES locates it's office at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. It holds board meetings here monthly and periodically has general meetings, training programs, and networking activities there. The relationship with the museum is consistent with their desire for a deeper STEM initiative and a good partnership for outreach and volunteerism for our programs.Support our affiliate organizations in successful …

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U42C
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1951

Mission

Become the lead organization for improving the image and influence of the engineering community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U42C
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

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 Engineering Society Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1934 and has been operating for 92 years. Its EIN is 160743133. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $61K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rochester Engineering Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Rochester Engineering Society Inc is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1934 and has been active for 92 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rochester Engineering Society Inc has $61K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rochester Engineering Society Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $61K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rochester Engineering Society Inc. 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 Engineering Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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.

Publish the Rochester Engineer Magazine. This monthly publication contains notices of courses, seminars, and career update programs. This magazine is distributed to the RES membership and affiliate members. It is our main source of communication to the membership and an advertising vehicle. Each issue is posted to our website.Rent facilities for the Rochester Engineers' Center, maintenance, telephone/fax, website, office supplies. The RES locates it's office at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. It holds board meetings here monthly and periodically has general meetings, training programs, and networking activities there. The relationship with the museum is consistent with their desire for a deeper STEM initiative and a good partnership for outreach... Rochester Engineering Society Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1934.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Rochester Engineering Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $61K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Rochester Engineering Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 160743133, 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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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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

DE
Dennis Roote
President

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brett E••••• P•
Director
DE
Dennis R••••
President
DE
Dennis R•••• P•
1st Vice President/Treasurer
GR
Greg G••••••
President
GR
Greg G•••••• P••
President
JO
Joseph D••••••••• P•
Immediate Past President
KE
Kenton G H••••
Director
LE
Leandro A•••••
Director
LY
Lynne M I••••
Administrative Director
MI
Michael D••••
Director
MI
Michael T K••••••• P••
2nd Vice President
MI
Michelle S••••••••
President
MI
Michelle S•••••••• P•
President
NA
Nancy C•••••••
Director
NE
Neal I•••••••• P•
Director
NO
Noah K••••
Director
RI
Richard E R•••
Director
SH
Sheila R•••••••••
Director
ST
Steven W D•• P••
Director
TI
Timothy H•••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rochester Engineering Society Inc This page 86 $60,644 -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Engineering Society Inc

What is Rochester Engineering Society Inc?
Rochester Engineering Society Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rochester, United States. Publish the Rochester Engineer Magazine. This monthly publication contains notices of courses, seminars, and career update programs. This magazine is distributed to the RES membership and affiliate members. It is our main source of communication to the membership and an advertising vehicle. Each issue is posted to our website.Rent facilities for the Rochester Engineers' Center, maintenance, telephone/fax, website, office supplies. The RES locates it's office at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. It holds board meetings here monthly and periodically has general meetings, training programs, and networking activities there. The relationship with the museum is consistent with their desire for a deeper STEM initiative and a good partnership for outreach and volunteerism for our programs.Support our affiliate organizations in successful offering of their professional development and outreach events. The organization provides support by posting information about the annual fall Bridge Engineers Conference on the the organization's website, providing a conference registration portal, administrative support, and creating a conference booklet. The Organization solicits applications for scholarships, administers the process, determines the recipients and awards the scholarships.
When was Rochester Engineering Society Inc founded?
Rochester Engineering Society Inc was founded in 1934.
Who leads Rochester Engineering Society Inc?
Dennis Roote serves as President.
Where is Rochester Engineering Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Rochester Engineering Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rochester Engineering Society Inc trustworthy?
Rochester Engineering Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Engineering Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160743133.
What is Rochester Engineering Society Inc's website?
http://www.roceng.org