Rochester Female Charitable Society
Rochester Female Charitable Society is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, primarily in New York.
Rochester Female Charitable Society at a glance
In short: Rochester Female Charitable Society gave $127K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,358
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,653
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,565
- Total assets
- $2,384,822
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (12 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 Rochester Female Charitable Society
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2604 Elmwood Ave 293, Rochester, NY 14618-2213
Phone: (585) 797-1929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rochester Female Charitable Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Providence Housing ($11K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 263 grants of 263 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rochester Female Charitable Society open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 48 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2025) to $169K (2023). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Housing Rochester, NY | General | $10,500 |
| Encompass Resource for Learning Rochester, NY | General | $8,250 |
| Trillium Health Rochester, NY | General | $8,250 |
| Huther Doyle Rochester, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Community Place of Rochester Rochester, NY | General | $5,500 |
| Hillside Family of Agencies Rochester, NY | General | $5,450 |
| Asbury Church First Storehouse Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Autismup Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Foodlink Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Greentopia Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,384,822 | $214,961 | $173,950 | $127,358 | 48 | $127,358 | $156,071 | $157,148 |
| 2024 | $2,343,811 | $147,714 | $184,712 | $141,841 | 41 | $141,841 | $95,659 | $142,652 |
| 2023 | $2,380,809 | $224,489 | $212,198 | $169,164 | 64 | $169,164 | $155,486 | $136,355 |
| 2022 | $2,376,254 | $193,508 | $180,835 | $133,019 | 58 | $133,019 | $177,630 | $156,575 |
| 2021 | $2,369,117 | $133,780 | $175,361 | $138,487 | 52 | — | $120,253 | $139,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rochester Female Charitable Society reported a distributable amount of $157K 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
A mission statement for the Society is not provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in affordable housing, healthcare, autism support, hunger relief, early education, services for older adults, and disability rights. For example, Trillium Health says it provides compassionate, judgment-free, affordable healthcare; Foodlink says it works to end hunger and build healthier communities; and the Center for Disability Rights says it promotes integration, independence, and civil rights for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Society gave 48 grants totaling $127,358. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $10,500, with a median of $1,565. The largest listed awards included $10,500 to Providence Housing; $8,250 each to Encompass Resource for Learning and Trillium Health; $7,000 to Huther Doyle; and $5,500 to Community Place of Rochester. The filing lists each of these grants’ purpose as “GENERAL.”
Other 2025 grantees described in their own mission statements include AutismUp, which supports people with autism and their families; Rochester Childfirst Network, which advances early education and care in Western New York; and Lifespan of Greater Rochester, which provides services, advocacy, guidance, training, and education for older adults.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Becca Perkins, Char Landhuis, Debbie Maggs, Eve Tatlock, and Gina Pacala as honorary directors. It lists Betsy Carver, Debby Hale, Gayle Stiles, Helen William, and Jane Gorsline as directors.
Rochester Female Charitable Society is led by Mary Koegel, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 45 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Koegel
President
Assistant Grant Chairman & Assistant Grant Coordinator → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Swett
Nominating Chair
President → Nominating Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Sheils
Agency Grant Chair
Recording Secretary → Assistant Agency Grants Chair, 2022
Assistant Agency Grants Chair → Agency Grant Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becca Perkins
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Char Landhuis
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Maggs
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Tatlock
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Stiles
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Pacala
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen William
Director
Nominating Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Gorsline
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bleecker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Massie
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen D'amanda
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Greaves-Tunnell
Honorary Director
Treasurer & Director → Honorary Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Bates
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Trevett
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Clare Hamlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Warren
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Harris
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Wolcott
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Wehle
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Patton
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggie Jeffries
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Boucher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robbie Baltzar
Honorary Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Morse
Honorary Director
Director → Honorary Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gillen
Director
Director → Recording Secretary, 2022
Recording Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Carver
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer H. B. Simson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Shaw
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Briggs
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debby Hale
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Balderston
Executive Committee
Nominating Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Frame
Vice President
Agency Grant Chairman → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hayden
Ind. Grant Coordinator
Individual Grant Coordnato → Ind. Grant Coordinator, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Campbell
1st Assistant Treasurer
Individual Grant Coordnato → 1st Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Hotra
Historian
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie McNabb
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Costanza
Ind. Grant Coordinator
Individual Grant Coordnato → Ind. Grant Coordinator, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Howard
Recording Secretary
Assistant Recording Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Miller
Assistant Agency Grant Chair
Director → Assistant Agency Grant Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Sykes
Ind. Grant Coordinator
Individual Grant Coordnato → Ind. Grant Coordinator, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Carter
2nd Assistant Treasurer
Director → 2nd Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mimi Whitbeck (2021–2023) — Honorary Director
- Former: Debbie Hale (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Maryanne Jones (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Moore (2021) — 1st Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jeanne Hutchins (2021) — Honorary Director
- Former: Rosellen Burgdof (2021) — Asst.recording Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Female Charitable Society
How much does Rochester Female Charitable Society give each year?
Rochester Female Charitable Society gave $127K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $142K across 41 grants.
What is Rochester Female Charitable Society's typical grant size?
Rochester Female Charitable Society's median grant in 2025 was $1,565, and its average grant was $2,653, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rochester Female Charitable Society that year got $2K on average.
Where does Rochester Female Charitable Society give grants?
Rochester Female Charitable Society gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (45 grants).
Does Rochester Female Charitable Society give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rochester Female Charitable Society's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rochester Female Charitable Society's largest grantees?
Rochester Female Charitable Society's largest 2025 grantees include Providence Housing ($10,500), Encompass Resource for Learning ($8,250) and Trillium Health ($8,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rochester Female Charitable Society?
Rochester Female Charitable Society reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rochester Female Charitable Society fund?
A mission statement for the Society is not provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in affordable housing, healthcare, autism support, hunger relief, early education, services for older adults, and disability rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rochester Female Charitable Society?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rochester Female Charitable Society's EIN?
Rochester Female Charitable Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7166180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Rochester Female Charitable Society accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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