Sears Family Foundation Of Rome Ny | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-7039118

Foundation Overview

Based in Rome, NY, Sears Family Foundation Of Rome Ny has awarded 211 grants totaling $1,099,885 to organizations in New York. Individual grants range from $200 to $20,000, with a median award of $4,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,099,885
Total Assets
$2,091,502
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

6 of 19 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

100% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Rome (70%), Utica (11%), New Hartford (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+3%

Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (73%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sears Family Foundation Of Rome Ny's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Abraham House $8,965 Utica, NY, US Organizational Needs Including Branding, Commerical Creation, And Donor Management And Fundraising Software 2024
American Red Cross - Mohawk Valley Chapter $3,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services Program 2024
Boy Scouts Of America $4,500 Utica, NY, US Fishing Docks 2024
Capitol Theatre Center For The Performing Arts $8,500 Rome, NY, US Restoration Of Organ 2024
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2024
Hospice Care Foundation $14,635 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Cost Of Unreimbursable Meds, Equip, Add Visits For Complex Patients 2024
Rescue Mission Of Rome $4,820 Rome, NY, US Stove 2024
Rome Art & Community Center $5,530 Rome, NY, US Enhance Outdoor Spaces For Community Events 2024
Rome Cemetery Association $8,850 Rome, NY, US Work Done On Maintenance Barn 2024
Rome College Foundation $5,200 Rome, NY, US Star Program/mid Career Program/skilled Trade Scholarships/promotional Expenses/educational Speaker 2024
Rome Community Concert Band $3,000 Rome, NY, US 2024 Programming Of Alliance Classical Players 2024
Rome Health Foundation $13,000 Rome, NY, US Funding Toward Mri Machine 2024
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $5,000 Rome, NY, US 5k Christmas Party And 1k For Canalfest 2024
Copper City Community Foundationsenior Citizens Council Of Rome Ny Inc $4,860 Rome, NY, US Ada Compliant Door 2024
Keys $2,500 Sherrill, NY, US Valerie's Smile Project 2024
The Salvation Army $7,000 Rome, NY, US Red Kettle Event 2024
Wreaths Across America $200 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2024
The Rome Baseball Association $6,620 Rome, NY, US Replace Little League Scoreboard Damaged By Tornado 2024
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $2,906 Rome, NY, US Security System 2024
Abraham House $10,431 Utica, NY, US Washing Machines, Maintenance Svcs, Postage Meter And Costs 2023
American Red Cross $4,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $2,800 Utica, NY, US Design For Disabeled Persons Trail 2023
Capitol Theatre $5,000 Rome, NY, US To Preserve The Moller Theater Organ 2023
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2023
Hospice Care Inc $10,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2023
Jervis Public Library $3,220 Rome, NY, US Exterior Painting For The Wood House/jervis House 2023
Rescue Mission Of Rome $5,000 Rome, NY, US Updated Computer System To Assist With Their Programming Needs 2023
Rome Art & Community Center $3,500 Rome, NY, US Fire Pit Gathering Area 2023
Rome Cemetery Association $5,000 Rome, NY, US Remove And Replace The Front Sidewalk And Extend The Side Entrance Sidewalk 2023
Rome College Foundation $6,200 Rome, NY, US Star/boces/mid Career Programs 2023
Rome Community Concert Band $2,500 Rome, NY, US 2024 Programming Of Alliance Classical Players 2023
Rome Health Foundation $10,000 Rome, NY, US To Be Used Toward New Icu Unit 2023
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $1,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest 2023
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inccopper City Community Fndn $5,645 Rome, NY, US Parking Lot Maintenance 2023
The Keys Program $2,500 Sherrill, NY, US Valerie's Smile Project 2023
The Salvation Army $2,000 Rome, NY, US Red Kettle Event 2023
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2023
Abraham House $10,431 Utica, NY, US Washing Machines, Maintenance Svcs, Postage Meter And Costs 2023
American Red Cross $4,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $2,800 Utica, NY, US Design For Disabeled Persons Trail 2023
Capitol Theatre $5,000 Rome, NY, US To Preserve The Moller Theater Organ 2023
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2023
Hospice Care Inc $10,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2023
Jervis Public Library $3,220 Rome, NY, US Exterior Painting For The Wood House/jervis House 2023
Rescue Mission Of Rome $5,000 Rome, NY, US Updated Computer System To Assist With Their Programming Needs 2023
Rome Art & Community Center $3,500 Rome, NY, US Fire Pit Gathering Area 2023
Rome Cemetery Association $5,000 Rome, NY, US Remove And Replace The Front Sidewalk And Extend The Side Entrance Sidewalk 2023
Rome College Foundation $6,200 Rome, NY, US Star/boces/mid Career Programs 2023
Rome Community Concert Band $2,500 Rome, NY, US 2024 Programming Of Alliance Classical Players 2023
Rome Health Foundation $10,000 Rome, NY, US To Be Used Toward New Icu Unit 2023
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $1,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest 2023
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inccopper City Community Fndn $5,645 Rome, NY, US Parking Lot Maintenance 2023
The Keys Program $2,500 Sherrill, NY, US Valerie's Smile Project 2023
The Salvation Army $2,000 Rome, NY, US Red Kettle Event 2023
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2023
Abraham House $9,400 Utica, NY, US Updates At Rome Location 2022
American Red Cross $4,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $4,821 Utica, NY, US Renovation Of "the Bike Barn" 2022
Capitol Theatre $3,600 Rome, NY, US Organ Restoration 2022
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation $500 Rome, NY, US 7th Annual Fundraiser For A Cure 2022
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2022
Hospice Care Inc $11,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2022
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $3,000 Rome, NY, US Two Outdoor Storage Sheds To Hold Supplies And Equipment 2022
Jervis Public Library $10,000 Rome, NY, US Digital Audiobooks 2022
Rome Art & Community Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US One Full Color Copy Machine 2022
Rome College Foundation $5,200 Rome, NY, US Star/boces/mid Career Programs 2022
Rome Community Concert Band $2,300 Rome, NY, US 2023 Programming Of Alliance Classical Players 2022
Rome Health Foundation $20,000 Rome, NY, US Capital Expenditures; Recruitment Of Physicians, Invest State Of Art Equipment 2022
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $4,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest Aas Scholarships 2022
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inccopper City Community Fndn $2,800 Rome, NY, US Facility Repairs 2022
The Keys Program $1,200 Sherrill, NY, US Musical Therapy Sessions To Hospital Patients 2022
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2022
Rome Cemetery Association $7,000 Rome, NY, US Removal Of Trees 2022
Abraham House $9,400 Utica, NY, US Updates At Rome Location 2022
American Red Cross $4,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $4,821 Utica, NY, US Renovation Of "The Bike Barn" 2022
Capitol Theatre $3,600 Rome, NY, US Organ Restoration 2022
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation $500 Rome, NY, US 7th Annual Fundraiser For A Cure 2022
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2022
Hospice Care Inc $11,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2022
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $3,000 Rome, NY, US Two Outdoor Storage Sheds To Hold Supplies And Equipment 2022
Jervis Public Library $10,000 Rome, NY, US Digital Audiobooks 2022
Rome Art & Community Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US One Full Color Copy Machine 2022
Rome College Foundation $5,200 Rome, NY, US Star/boces/mid Career Programs 2022
Rome Community Concert Band $2,300 Rome, NY, US 2023 Programming Of Alliance Classical Players 2022
Rome Health Foundation $20,000 Rome, NY, US Capital Expenditures; Recruitment Of Physicians, Invest State Of Art Equipment 2022
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $4,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest Aas Scholarships 2022
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inccopper City Community Fndn $2,800 Rome, NY, US Facility Repairs 2022
The Keys Program $1,200 Sherrill, NY, US Musical Therapy Sessions To Hospital Patients 2022
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2022
Rome Cemetery Association $7,000 Rome, NY, US Removal Of Trees 2022
Abraham House $9,400 Utica, NY, US Updates At Rome Location 2022
American Red Cross $4,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $4,821 Utica, NY, US Renovation Of "The Bike Barn" 2022
Capitol Theatre $3,600 Rome, NY, US Organ Restoration 2022
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation $500 Rome, NY, US 7th Annual Fundraiser For A Cure 2022
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2022
Hospice Care Inc $11,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2022
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $3,000 Rome, NY, US Two Outdoor Storage Sheds To Hold Supplies And Equipment 2022
Jervis Public Library $10,000 Rome, NY, US Digital Audiobooks 2022
Rome Art & Community Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US One Full Color Copy Machine 2022
Rome College Foundation $5,200 Rome, NY, US Star/boces/mid Career Programs 2022
Rome Community Concert Band $2,300 Rome, NY, US 2023 Programming Of Alliance Classical Players 2022
Rome Health Foundation $20,000 Rome, NY, US Capital Expenditures; Recruitment Of Physicians, Invest State Of Art Equipment 2022
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $4,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest Aas Scholarships 2022
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inccopper City Community Fndn $2,800 Rome, NY, US Facility Repairs 2022
The Keys Program $1,200 Sherrill, NY, US Musical Therapy Sessions To Hospital Patients 2022
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2022
Rome Cemetery Association $7,000 Rome, NY, US Removal Of Trees 2022
Abraham House $15,624 Utica, NY, US Updates At Rome Location 2021
American Red Cross $7,500 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $5,909 Utica, NY, US Trail Builders Program 2021
Capitol Theatre $6,700 Rome, NY, US Organ Restoration 2021
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation $500 Rome, NY, US 6th Annual Fundraiser For A Cure 2021
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2021
Hospice Care Inc $15,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2021
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $3,000 Rome, NY, US Repairs In Cat Room 2021
Jervis Public Library $8,940 Rome, NY, US Reconstruction Of Porch On Wood House 2021
Rome Art & Community Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US Sound System 2021
Rome College Foundation $5,200 Rome, NY, US Star/boces/mid Career Programs 2021
Rome Community Concert Band $1,800 Rome, NY, US 2022 Programming 2021
Rome Historical Society $4,500 Rome, NY, US Replace 2 Emergency Exit Doors 2021
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $4,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest Aas Scholarships 2021
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inccopper City Community Fndn $5,340 Rome, NY, US Floor Covering And Carpeting 2021
The Keys Program $500 Sherrill, NY, US Musical Therapy Sessions To Hospital Patients 2021
The Salvation Army $2,000 Rome, NY, US Red Kettle Campaign 2021
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2021
Rome Health Foundation $15,920 Rome, NY, US Purchase Of Non-invasive Ventilator 2021
Abraham House $14,000 Utica, NY, US Payroll Costs 2020
American Red Cross $5,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services 2020
Boy Scouts Of America $3,000 Utica, NY, US Capital Campaign Grant 2020
Capitol Theatre $4,500 Rome, NY, US Continued Organ Maintenance 2020
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation $500 Rome, NY, US Research For A Cure 2020
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US 2- $1,000 Scholarships 2020
Hospice Care Inc $10,000 New Hartford, NY, US Offset Costs For Meds, Supplies, And Equipment And Transportation 2020
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $3,000 Rome, NY, US Spay And Neuter/ Medical Fund 2020
Jervis Public Library $7,000 Rome, NY, US Hotspots, Niche Academy Training And Digital Content 2020
Rome Cemetery Association $6,800 Rome, NY, US Replace Aging Equipment 2020
Rome College Foundation $6,000 Rome, NY, US Recognition Programs; Promotional Expenses 2020
Rome Community Concert Band $500 Rome, NY, US 2021 Program Of Concerts 2020
Rome Rescue Mission $6,000 Rome, NY, US Update Security Cameras 2020
Rotary Club Of Rome Ny $2,500 Rome, NY, US Christmas Party/canalfest 2020
Senior Citizen Council Of Rome Ny Inc $6,333 Rome, NY, US Tent And Heater For Outdoor Events For Senior Citizens 2020
The Keys Program $500 Sherrill, NY, US Musical Therapy Sessions To Hospital Patients 2020
The Salvation Army $4,000 Rome, NY, US Red Kettle Campaign 2020
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Graves Of Veterans 2020
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US Purchase Equipment For Use By People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities 2020
Rome Historical Society $7,000 Rome, NY, US Operational Deficits 2020
Rome Art & Community Center $4,000 Rome, NY, US Technology Items And Tech Support 2020
Hospice & Palliative Care $14,768 New Hartford, NY, US Medication/equip/transp Mileage 2018
Rome Home Abraham House $15,943 Rome, NY, US Window Treatments/office/fire Escape 2018
Rome Baseball Assoc Inc $3,584 Rome, NY, US Marco Clay Infield Mix 2018
Capitol Civic Center $6,000 Rome, NY, US Organ Maintenance 2018
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US Scholarships 2018
Jervis Public Library $10,000 Rome, NY, US Carpet Replacement 2018
Rome Art & Community $5,000 Rome, NY, US Appliances 2018
Insight House $1,348 Utica, NY, US Two Electric Dryers 2018
Senior Citizens Council Of Rome Ny $5,000 Rome, NY, US Outside Doors 2018
Mohawk Valley Institute For $3,400 Utica, NY, US Advertising/constant Contact Sub 2018
Rome College Foundation $4,200 Rome, NY, US Support Awards Program 2018
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Vetern Graves 2018
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $5,000 Rome, NY, US Van To Transport Animals 2018
Rome Cemetery Association $8,000 Rome, NY, US Refurbish Office Building 2018
Boy Scouts Of America $9,800 Utica, NY, US Camp Kingsley Projects 2018
Rome Community Concert Band $3,000 Rome, NY, US Alliance Classical Players 2018
Cure Sanfilippo $2,000 Rome, NY, US My Pal Event 2018
Lee Center Methodist Church $11,500 Lee Center, NY, US Church Project 2018
Rotary Club Of Rome $1,000 Rome, NY, US Canalfest 2018
American Red Cross - Mohawk Valley $5,000 Albany, NY, US Blood Services Needs 2018
Hospice & Palliative Care $14,100 New Hartford, NY, US Medication/equip/transp Mileage 2017
Rome Home Abraham House $13,925 Rome, NY, US Rome Expansion Program 2017
Rome Baseball Assoc Inc $5,000 Rome, NY, US Upgrade Fencing 2017
Capitol Civic Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US Organ Maintenance 2017
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US Scholarships 2017
Jervis Public Library $12,580 Rome, NY, US Public Computers And Software 2017
Rome Art & Community $5,600 Rome, NY, US Kitchen & Pantry Floor / Carpeting 2017
Insight House $1,700 Utica, NY, US Food Disposal Unit 2017
Senior Citizens Council Of Rome Ny $10,000 Rome, NY, US Adult Daycaretransportation 2017
Rome Rescue Mission $4,900 Rome, NY, US Stem Education To High Risk Students 2017
Mohawk Valley Institute For $3,000 Utica, NY, US Advertising Of Program 2017
Rome College Foundation $3,800 Rome, NY, US Star / Midcareer Award Program 2017
Rome Historical Society $10,000 Rome, NY, US Health Care For Executive Director 2017
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Vetern Graves 2017
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $5,500 Rome, NY, US Replace Furnace And A/c Units 2017
Rome Cemetery Association $6,000 Rome, NY, US Repair Shop Roof 2017
St Mary'sst Peters Sundays At 3 $945 Rome, NY, US Support Music Series 2017
Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation $2,000 Rome, NY, US 3d Breast Cancer Technology Project 2017
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 Utica, NY, US Camp Kingsley Projects 2017
Rome Community Concert Band $3,000 Rome, NY, US Classical @ The Center Program 2017
Cure Sanfilippo $2,000 Rome, NY, US Research Sanfillipo Syndrome 2017
Hospice & Palliative Care $15,000 New Hartford, NY, US Medication/equip/transp Mileage 2016
Rome Home $3,500 Rome, NY, US Commercial Freezer 2016
Rome Rotary Club $5,000 Rome, NY, US Christmas Program 2016
Rome Baseball Assoc Inc $2,700 Rome, NY, US Replac Batting Cages 2016
Capitol Civic Center $3,000 Rome, NY, US Organ Maintenance/new Boiler 2016
Dollars For Scholars $2,000 Rome, NY, US Scholarships 2016
Jervis Public Library $7,500 Rome, NY, US Staff Computer Upgrades 2016
Rome Art & Community $3,700 Rome, NY, US Update Office Technology 2016
Insight House $1,110 Utica, NY, US Purchase Breathalyzers 2016
Senior Citizens Council Of Rome Ny $2,500 Rome, NY, US Operating Expenses 2016
Rome Rescue Mission $5,085 Rome, NY, US Replace Windows 2016
Mohawk Valley Institute For $3,400 Utica, NY, US Operational Support 2016
Rome College Foundation $4,300 Rome, NY, US Programs/donation 2016
Rome Historical Society $12,500 Rome, NY, US Copper Roof On Historic Bldg 2016
Wreaths Across America $450 Ava, NY, US Wreaths For Vetern Graves 2016
Humane Society Of Rome Inc $4,500 Rome, NY, US Washer/dryer/dehumidifier 2016
Rome Cemetery Association $10,750 Rome, NY, US Repair Vault Roof 2016
Rome Community Theater $2,190 Rome, NY, US Replace Main Stage Curtain 2016
Front Of The Class $500 Rome, NY, US Assist Purchase Of School Supplies 2016
St Mary'sst Peters Sundays At 3 $750 Rome, NY, US Support Music Series 2016
Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation $17,600 Rome, NY, US 3d Breast Cancer Technology Project 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 13-7039118
Website N/A
Address 1914 BLACK RIVER BLVD N Rome, NY 13440-2430

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sears Family Foundation Of Rome Ny's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Jonathan Sears
Trustee Dennis Violante

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.