THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAP… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELIZABETH COOPER

Phone

5854541380

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $358K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $450K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS, INC. PLEDGES TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF ALL CHILDREN, TO ADVANCE ALL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION AND TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL, AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS, WELFARE AND AUTONOMY OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF ETHICAL PRACTICES, PERSONNEL POLICIES, AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $428,541

STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS MAY 8, 2025THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS IS IN GOOD STANDING WITH ALL THE AFFILIATES - NYSUT, AFT, N EA, AND AFL-CIO.EVERY YEAR WE HAVE AN AUDIT TO ASSURED THE RAP MEMBERS THAT WE ARE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBLE AND OUR FINANCES ARE IN GOOD STANDING. WE PROVIDED EVERYONE WITH A COPY OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE RAP BUDGET FOR 2024-25.WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL GROWTH WITH MANY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. WE CONTINUE TO OFFER ELT TRAININGS, DASA TRAININGS, AND RAP SUMMITS. WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONALS WHO ARE LOOKING INTO TRANSITIONING TO TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS.WE CONTINUE TO FILING GRIEVANCES ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS. THIS YEAR WE FILED 11 GRIEVANCES. TEN WERE RESOLVED IN THE MEMBER'S FAVOR, WE HAVE ONE ACTIVE.RAP MEMBERSHIPS HAVE BEEN STEADY. OUR MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF THE UNION. WE FIGHT FOR FAIR WAGES, SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, GREAT HEALTH INSURANCE, DUE PROCESS AND MORE. THIS YEAR WE ARE COMMITTED TO FIGHT FOR FAIR WAGES FOR ALL SUPPORT STAFF. WE ARE ADVOCATING FOR- ONE JOB SHOULD BE ENOUGH (BILL OF RIGHTS), FIX TIER 6, AND MORE.WE HAVE AROUND 807 RAP MEMBERS. WE HAVE 526 PARAS AND 281TAS. THERE ARE NO PROJECTED LAYOFFS. THERE ARE MANY TA VACANCIES, I ENCOURAGED THAT MEMBERS GET THE TA CERTIFICATION IN THESE COMING MONTHS.THE RAP EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTINUES COLLABORATING WITH THE DISTRICT, UNION AFFILIATES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS. WE ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE SCHOOLS AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: ANGIE RIVERARAP PRESIDENT

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $60,000

Program Service Revenue $296,139

Investment Income $1,424

Other Revenue $500

TOTAL REVENUE $358,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $44,929

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $428,541

Other Expenses $404,620

TOTAL EXPENSES $449,549

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$358,063	$357,002	+0.0%
Expenses	$449,549	$436,875	+0.0%
Net Income	$-91,486	$-79,873	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$19,507

Total Directors

$21,817

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANGELINA RIVERA	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$8,802	$0	$8,802
DORIY JACKSON	1ST VP	35.00	Officer Director	$4,407	$0	$4,407
ROSEMARY WILSON	2ND VP	35.00	Officer Director	$2,322	$0	$2,322
TERRY SPIVA	TREASURER/SEC	0.50	Officer Director	$3,976	$0	$3,976
ANTHONY ANDREWS	DIRECTOR	35.00	Director	$300	$0	$300
GAYLE CAMERON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$300	$0	$300
ELIZABETH GARCIA	BOARD CHAIR	0.50	Director	$270	$0	$270
JACK DEES	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$300	$0	$300
BEVERLY STARKS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$300	$0	$300
KAREN BLACK-SLATTERY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$210	$0	$210
JEWELL BROWN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$210	$0	$210
VISMAK EANG	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$240	$0	$240
YVETTA NELSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$180	$0	$180

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$358,063	$449,549	$426,524	$-91,486
2024	$357,002	$436,875	$355,919	$-79,873
2023	$113,703	$257,349	$455,072	$-143,646
2022	$157,177	$165,084	$563,334	$-7,907
2021	$184,322	$127,432	$569,677	$56,890
2020	$194,694	$113,267	$515,563	$81,427
2019	$223,166	$167,507	$434,832	$55,659

THE ROCHESTER ASSOCIATION OF PARAPROFESSIONALS INC