Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc
Rochester Downtown Partnership (RDP) was created to facilitate placemaking efforts, coordinate marketing and programming, and lead promotion of activities throughout downtown Rochester and along the Genesee Riverway..The Partnership's goal is to increase private sector participation to better activate public spaces and help guide the revitalization of Rochester for the benefit of downtown stakeholders, visitors, and the overall community.
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc gave $85K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,851
- -78.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,851
- -78.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $84,851
- Total assets
- $1,023
- -99.7% vs 2024
- 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.
Who Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rochester Downtown Development Corporation ($85K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2025) to $582K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Downtown Development Corporation Rochester, NY | Payment of expenses for the Empire State Development grant that are incurred by RDDC | $84,851 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,023 | $84,024 | $84,931 | $84,851 | 1 |
| 2024 | $312,891 | $395,420 | $395,490 | $395,420 | 1 |
| 2023 | $249,297 | $609,055 | $607,055 | $582,055 | 1 |
About Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc is led by Joe Stefko, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Stefko
Chair
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Bello
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Gallina
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Duffy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dexter Craig
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ebony Miller-Wesley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugenio Marlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Cooney
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malik Evans
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Melendez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Velazquez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Laber
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Dunwoody
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Dubnik
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kabutey Ocansey
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rich Perrin (2023–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc
How much does Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc give each year?
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc gave $85K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $395K across 1 grant.
How large is Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc?
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $84K.
What is Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc?
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc operate?
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc's EIN?
Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1464168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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