Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation is a private foundation based in West Henrietta, New York. Its 2024 filing says awards must support charitable purposes within the Greater Rochester, NY area. Its 2025 grants went to organizations serving local needs and interests, including food assistance, youth services, arts and culture, and animal welfare.
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation gave $56K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,000
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,474
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $602,727
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 38, 2025)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says no form is required, although the common application form is recommended, and letter requests are accepted. Organizations should provide a copy of their IRS tax-exemption letter, a brief description of the organization and its goals or purposes, the amount requested, and a detailed description of the project or activities the grant would support. Awards must be for charitable purposes within the Greater Rochester, NY area.
- Contact
Application contact: Greater Rochester Signaling Foundat
Mailing address: 4545 East River Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: (585) 279-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seneca Park Zoo ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 188 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 100% going to recipients in New York. The foundation’s 2024 filing restricts awards to charitable purposes within the Greater Rochester, NY area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 38 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $60K (2020). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Park Zoo Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| A Meal and More Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Baden St Settlement Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Center for Youth Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Henrietta Ambulance - CHS Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central NY Canandaigua, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Pet Adoption Network Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| St Andrews Food Cupboard Rochester, NY | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | $602,727 | $82,779 | $70,847 | $56,000 | 38 | $56,000 | $70,960 | $40,963 |
| 2024 | $590,795 | $61,910 | $57,765 | $43,290 | 35 | $43,290 | $50,196 | $38,464 |
| 2023 | $586,650 | $30,174 | $65,274 | $49,400 | 37 | $49,400 | $18,735 | $36,277 |
| 2022 | $620,750 | $73,152 | $73,695 | $56,257 | 41 | $56,257 | $59,056 | $40,075 |
| 2021 | $619,793 | $81,160 | $57,384 | $42,250 | 37 | — | $68,740 | $40,726 |
| 2020 | $595,517 | $40,670 | $73,643 | $59,850 | 60 | — | $28,198 | $36,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra describes its mission as ensuring the continued availability of high-quality live orchestral performances in the Rochester community. St. Peters Kitchen says it works to provide nourishment while helping guests pursue a healthy and safe future, and St. Andrews Food Cupboard says it strives to alleviate food insecurity and connect clients with other services.
Other 2025 recipients include EquiCenter, which describes offering growth, wellness, and educational opportunities through horses, horticulture, and nature-based experiences; East House, which provides residential, rehabilitation, and support services; and the Rochester Education Foundation, which provides programs and resources for Rochester City School students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $56,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,250. Notable awards included $3,000 to Seneca Park Zoo and $2,500 to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Other grants of $2,000 went to A Meal and More, Baden St Settlement, Center for Youth, Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha, Henrietta Ambulance - CHS, Mercy Flight Central NY, Pet Adoption Network, St Andrews Food Cupboard, St Peters Kitchen, and the Strong Museum of Play. The listed grants were designated as charitable donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard Goldberg as president; Nicholas Columbare as secretary; Barbara Meeks as treasurer; and William Feltovic, Gill Bussey, and Abdullah Maali as board members. It lists Cynthia Willis as vice president effective March 2025 and Michael Muller as vice president, resigned March 2025.
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation is led by Howard Goldberg, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Goldberg
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Muller
Vice President -
Vice President → Vice President -, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Columbare
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Feltovic
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Meeks
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer - → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Willis
Vice President -
Board Member - → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President -, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abdullah Maali
Board Member
Board Member - Joined Sept → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gill Bussey
Board Member
Board Member - Joined Sept → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Shane Murray (2023–2024) — Board Member -
- Former: Rhonda Diciaccio (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer -
- Former: Ellen O'Neill (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Serge Weiss (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation
How much does Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation give each year?
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation gave $56K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 35 grants.
What is Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's typical grant size?
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,474, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation give grants?
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (28 grants), Canandaigua, NY (2 grants) and Fairport, NY (2 grants).
Does Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (38 grants).
Who are Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's largest grantees?
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seneca Park Zoo ($3,000), Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra ($2,500) and A Meal and More ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation?
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation reported $603K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation?
The 2024 filing says no form is required, although the common application form is recommended, and letter requests are accepted. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's EIN?
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7447593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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