CDC of Upstate New York Inc
CDC of Upstate New York Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $586K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $68K.
CDC of Upstate New York Inc at a glance
In short: CDC of Upstate New York Inc gave $32K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,380
- -46.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,190
- -46.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,190
- Total assets
- $586,023
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who CDC of Upstate New York Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How CDC of Upstate New York Inc gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $150K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc Rochester, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Rochester Downtown Development Corporation Rochester, NY | Donation | $7,380 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $586,023 | $70,353 | $35,513 | $32,380 | 2 | $32,380 | $68,054 | $30,982 |
| 2024 | $551,183 | $48,552 | $62,261 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $48,957 | $30,215 |
| 2023 | $553,842 | $21,789 | $36,433 | $33,500 | 6 | $33,500 | $21,639 | $27,777 |
| 2022 | $568,517 | $21,426 | $151,920 | $150,000 | 2 | $150,000 | $36,708 | $30,082 |
| 2021 | $695,192 | $75,342 | $140,531 | $137,500 | 1 | $137,500 | $75,125 | $39,881 |
| 2020 | $762,053 | $37,349 | $116,817 | $115,000 | 2 | — | $44,173 | $40,318 |
| 2019 | $840,395 | $44,081 | $152,924 | $150,000 | 1 | — | $56,686 | $46,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CDC of Upstate New York Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CDC of Upstate New York Inc is led by John M. Summers, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Summers
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sands
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Marvald
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CDC of Upstate New York Inc
How much does CDC of Upstate New York Inc give each year?
CDC of Upstate New York Inc gave $32K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is CDC of Upstate New York Inc?
CDC of Upstate New York Inc reported $586K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is CDC of Upstate New York Inc?
CDC of Upstate New York Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $586K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does CDC of Upstate New York Inc operate?
CDC of Upstate New York Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is CDC of Upstate New York Inc's EIN?
CDC of Upstate New York Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5464829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work CDC of Upstate New York Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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