Rochester Engineering Society Inc
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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 …
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Mission
Become the lead organization for improving the image and influence of the engineering community.
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· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Rochester Engineering Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1934, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRochester 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $61K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rochester Engineering Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 160743133. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Rochester Engineering Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rochester Engineering Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $61K is below the peer average of $15M.
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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
ROCHESTER ENGINEERING SOCIETY INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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GALLERY: University of Rochester students present their senior capstone projects - 13wham.com
GALLERY: University of Rochester students present their senior capstone projects - 13wham.com
Passero’s new leadership team intends to build on values already in place - Rochester Business Journal
Rochester engineering firm now part of Salas O’Brien - Rochester Business Journal
Colliers expands expertise in telecom sector through acquisition - Rochester Business Journal
7 URochester classes that’ll make you want to go back to college ASAP - University of Rochester
Team building through bot building - University of Rochester
Rochester Engineering Society honors 12 award winners - Rochester Business Journal
Awards and accolades set Rochester faculty apart - University of Rochester
Satish Kandlikar recognized as a top researcher in his field by Research.com - Rochester Institute of Technology
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 71 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1934
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, NY, United States.
- What is Rochester Engineering Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rochester Engineering Society Inc trustworthy?
- Rochester Engineering Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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