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Nonprofit · EIN 11-3799108

ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14624

Financials

$59K$52K2023$67K$56K2024$120K$124K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$120,132$123,561-$3,429$48,353$614$47,739
December 31, 2024990-EZ$67,475$56,113$11,362$51,168$0$51,168
December 31, 2023990-EZ$58,727$51,617$7,110$39,806$0$39,806
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$92,271
Membership dues
$755
Program service revenue
$15,050
Investment income
$1,200
Net income from fundraising events
$10,816
Other revenue
$40

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$119,177
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$250
Other expenses
$4,134
Program services (functional)
$110,190

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$51,168
Total assets, end of year
$48,353
Total liabilities, end of year
$614
Net assets, end of year
$47,739
Cash, savings and investments
$48,353
Gross receipts
$162,363

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Joel FraterPresident10$0
Steven ServiceSecretary5$0
Marjorie ThomasTreasurer12$0
Hope DrummondAdvisor2$0
Delroy MorganAdvisor2$0
Dr Earlando ThomasAdvisor1$0
Dr dt OgilvieAdvisor1$0
Kate WashingtonAdvisor2$0
Karen Bailey-Turner EsqAdvisor1$0
Garth FaganAdvisor0$0
Kevin BeckfordAdvisor0.5$0
Howard AllenAdvisor0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Joel FraterPresident10$0
Lenora Reid-RoseVice President2$0
Steven ServiceSecretary10$0
Marjorie ThomasTreasurer10$0
Hope DrummondAdvisor5$0
Delroy MorganAdvisor2$0
Dr Earlando ThomasAdvisor2$0
Dr dt OgilvieAdvisor1$0
Kate WashingtonAdvisor1$0
Karen Bailey-Turner EsqAdvisor1$0
Garth FaganAdvisor0.5$0
Kevin BeckfordAdvisor1$0
Howard AllenAdvisor0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Joel FraterPresident15$0
Lenora Reid-RoseVice President7$0
Steven ServiceSecretary10$0
Marjorie ThomasTreasurer15$0
Hope DrummondAdvisor2$0
Delroy MorganAdvisor2$0
Dr Earlando ThomasAdvisor1$0
Dr dt OgilvieAdvisor1$0
Kate WashingtonAdvisor1$0
Karen Bailey-Turner EsqAdvisor1$0
Garth FaganAdvisor0.5$0
Kevin BeckfordAdvisor0.5$0
Howard AllenAdvisor0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 24287, ROCHESTER, NY 14624-0287
In care of
% DR JOEL FRATER
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 24287, Rochester NY 14624
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Joel Frater, PO Box 24287, Rochester NY 14624
Signed the 990-EZ
Marjorie Thomas, Treasurer
Phone
(585) 243-2119

Mission

Support education and provide programs that enlighten and empower Jamaicans in Rochester and in Jamaica. In 2025 we provided extensive emergency relief after the Island of Jamaica was devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We provided scholarships to college bound students
    Expenses $25,500
  • We partnered with the Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Aenon Baptist Church, Jordan Health, Black Physicians Network and the Rocheter blaack Nurses Association to Host the Annual Health Fair at the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester. Approximately 300 members of the community attended
    Expenses $9,994 · grants $9,750
  • We partnered with the Rochester West Indian Festival Organization to host events marking Caribbean American Heritage Month. Over 500 individuals attended all the events
    Expenses $3,216
  • We participated in Carifest celebrations
    Expenses $2,466
  • We distributed meals to home bound senior citizens. Approximately seventy meals.
    Expenses $1,995 · grants $4,000
  • We supported the Theodora Project, a skills training program for teens at risk of becoming victims of human traffficking
    Expenses $2,500 · grants $713
  • We hosted a reception for students of Caribbean heritage attending colleges in Rochester. Approximately 40 students plus over 20 members attended
    Expenses $2,343
  • Hurricane Melissa Relief
    Expenses $62,176 · grants $67,530

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
11-3799108
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,353
Income (IRS master file)
$162,363

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$120,132$123,561$48,353XML
990-EZDecember 2024$67,475$56,113$51,168XML
990-EZDecember 2023$58,727$51,617$39,806XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Joel Frater
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Joel Frater
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Joel Frater
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Joel Frater
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3799108).

Questions about ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC

What is the EIN of ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC is 11-3799108.
Is ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Joel Frater.
Who are the officers and directors of ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ROCHESTER JAMAICAN ORGANIZATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $120,132, expenses of $123,561 and total assets of $48,353 at year end.

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