Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation
Monroe County Industrial Development, based in Rochester, New York, is a public charity that supports economic growth and opportunity in Monroe County and the greater Rochester region. Its stated work includes providing access to capital, including microlending, and making strategic investments in workforce development and business expansion.
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation gave $444K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $443,616
- +253.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +108.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,745
- +69.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,193
- Total assets
- $12,816,372
- +37.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (15 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 West Main Street Suite 1150, Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 753-2037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ($62K). Together the top 10 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 94 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The organization’s stated mission names Monroe County and the greater Rochester region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 25 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $126K (2024) to $444K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Rochester, NY | RETAIN | $61,500 |
| Camp Hard Hat Inc Rochester, NY | Economic Development | $50,000 |
| Greater Rochester Enterprise Rochester, NY | Economic Gardening Program | $50,000 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Center Rochester, NY | RMSC Career Ladder | $45,500 |
| Monroe 2 - Orleans Boces Spencerport, NY | CDL License Program / Monroe Boces | $35,140 |
| Monroe #1 Boces Fairport, NY | Monroe Boces | $23,676 |
| McQuillen Manufacturing LLC Honeoye Falls, NY | Great Rate | $17,431 |
| Golf Products Wire EDM Inc Rochester, NY | Great Rate | $15,786 |
| Monsees Tool & Die Inc Rochester, NY | Great Rate | $12,676 |
| SWBR Architecture Engineering & Landscape Architecture PC Rochester, NY | Great Rate | $11,118 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,816,372 | $4,824,710 | $1,335,435 | $443,616 | 25 | $349,389 |
| 2024 | $9,332,479 | $3,119,778 | $1,514,770 | $125,547 | 12 | $309,293 |
| 2023 | $7,624,113 | $2,083,927 | $1,124,758 | $178,661 | 16 | $53,520 |
| 2022 | $6,771,194 | $361,369 | $957,647 | $196,242 | 18 | $-46,080 |
| 2021 | $7,440,764 | $660,524 | $1,000,294 | $240,139 | 23 | $28,500 |
| 2020 | $7,696,649 | $2,511,089 | $1,107,850 | $424,786 | 40 | $-50,478 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to foster economic growth and opportunity through access to capital for small businesses, entrepreneurs, established employers, and not-for-profit organizations. It also describes its work as supporting job creation and retention, workforce development, business expansion, and the long-term prosperity of Monroe County and the greater Rochester region.
Its 2025 filing describes a Micro Advantage Loan Program for small businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank loans. Under an agreement with Monroe County, the organization administers a $5.8 million microloan program through December 31, 2026: $4.8 million is designated for loans to eligible small businesses, including a minimum of $800,000 for MWBE-certified businesses, and $1 million is approved for administrative expenses.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce received support for a purpose listed as “RETAIN.” The Chamber describes its own purpose as promoting education and student welfare, supporting science and mathematics study, and providing training and related assistance to adult workers. Greater Rochester Enterprise received support for an “ECONOMIC GARDENING PROGRAM”; it describes its own mission as generating contributions to support its activities. Rochester Museum & Science Center received support for its “RMSC CAREER LADDER”; its stated mission is to create a better world through curiosity, exploration, and engagement across history, science, culture, and the natural world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 25 grants totaling $443,616. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $61,500, with a median of $9,193. Listed purposes included economic development, workforce and career programs, and “GREAT RATE.”
Notable 2025 grants included $61,500 to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, $50,000 to Camp Hard Hat Inc, $50,000 to Greater Rochester Enterprise, $45,500 to Rochester Museum & Science Center, and $35,140 to Monroe 2 - Orleans BOCES. Other recipients included Monroe #1 BOCES ($23,676), McQuillen Manufacturing LLC ($17,431), Golf Products Wire EDM Inc ($15,786), Monsees Tool & Die Inc ($12,676), and Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association ($10,000).
The organization’s filing also reports financial assistance to job-creating businesses and loans through its microloan program; those activities are distinct from its itemized grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hanif Abdul-Wahid as president; Christopher Johnston as vice president; Jeffrey Barker as treasurer; Eric Rogers as secretary; and Philip Smith, Zack Phillips, Timothy Brown, Ryan Feltner, Brett Owen, and Brittany Bachman as directors.
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation is led by Hanif Abdul-Wahid, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hanif Abdul-Wahid
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Liss
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zack Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Owen
Director
Director - Joined During Year → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Feltner
Director
Director - Joined During Year → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Bachman
Director
Director- Joined During the Year → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Vasquez
Director
Director- Joined During the Year → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Rush
Director
Director- Joined During the Year → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Sayre
Director
Director- Joined During the Year → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Sciarabba
Cdc Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$91K (2023) → $100K (2025)
Christopher Johnston
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Barker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rogers
Secretary
Director - Joined During Year → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: David Brooks (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Ella Krzanowicz (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Joseph Rizzo (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Lynn Ryan (2020–2023) — Secretary -
- Former: Peter Hin (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Andrew Laniak (2020) — Vice President
- Former: David Zorn (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Pecor (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Tony Sciarabba (CDC Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation
How much does Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation give each year?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation gave $444K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $126K across 12 grants.
What is Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's typical grant size?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $9,193, and its average grant was $17,745, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation give grants?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (19 grants) and Fairport, NY (3 grants).
Does Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Great Rate" (15 grants) and "Economic Development" (3 grants).
Who are Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's largest grantees?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ($61,500), Camp Hard Hat Inc ($50,000) and Greater Rochester Enterprise ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What does Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to foster economic growth and opportunity through access to capital for small businesses, entrepreneurs, established employers, and not-for-profit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's EIN?
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0188852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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