Oneida County > Rome
The largest nonprofit in Rome, Griffiss Utility Services Corporation, distributes steam heat and electricity to tenants of Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The park is located on the site of the former Griffiss Air Force Base, which closed in 1995.
School districts: Rome City School District
Libraries: Jervis Public Library Association
Hospitals: Rome Memorial Hospital
Emergency services: Rome Fire Department
Fraternal organizations: American Legion, Elks, Lions, Masons, Rotary, VFW, Zonta
State parks: Delta Lake State Park
Not-for-profit cemeteries: Floyd Cemetery, Lee State Road Cemetery, Lee Valley Cemetery, Lowell Rural Cemetery, North Steuben Cemetery, Rome Cemetery, Skinner Cemetery, Stanwix Cemetery
Change agents:
Grants to local organizations have funded predevelopment for an art walk, a business incubator, musical instruments for city schools, and other initiatives.
Recent grants:
GRANT KEY:
Abraham House
Charles & Florence Kaplan Foundation - Rome, NY - $3,000 (2023)
Abraham House
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $16,000 (2023)
Abraham House
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Capitol Arts Complex
Bank of Utica Foundation - Utica, NY - $2,500 (2023)
Capitol Arts Complex
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $8,500 (2024)
Capitol Civic Center
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $75,000 (2023)
Capitol Theatre
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
City of Rome
Downtown Revitalization Initiative - Albany, NY - $10,000,000 (2026)
City of Rome
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $3,200 (2025)
City of Rome
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $6,000 (2024)
City of Rome
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $200,000 (2024)
City of Rome
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $1,085 (2023)
City of Rome
Federal Emergency Management Agency - Washington, DC - $23,750 (2023)
City of Rome
NYS Innovative Mobility Initiative - Albany, NY - $1,000,000 (2024)
City of Rome
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Albany, NY - $1,000,000 (2024)
City of Rome
NYS revenue sharing (Aid & Incentives for Municipalities) - Albany, NY - $9,083,340 (2023)
City of Rome
Regional Economic Development Councils - Albany, NY - $3,927,000 (2025)
City of Rome
Regional Economic Development Councils - Albany, NY - $150,000 (2023)
City of Rome
Restore New York Communities Initiative - Albany, NY - $3,500,000 (2025)
City of Rome
Restore New York Communities Initiative - Albany, NY - $1,900,000 (2024)
City of Rome
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Washington, DC - $23,751 (2023)
City of Rome
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development - Washington, DC - $964,711 (2024)
City of Rome
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development - Washington, DC - $984,141 (2023)
City of Rome
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development - Washington, DC - $3,000,000 (2023)
City of Rome
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development - Washington, DC - $3,000,000 (2023)
City of Rome Youth Baseball
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $8,059 (2023)
Copper City Community Connection
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $22,700 (2023)
Copper City Community Connection
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $4,860 (2024)
Delta United Methodist Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $17,500 (2024)
Disabled American Veterans
Joseph & Inez E Carbone Foundation - Utica, NY - $2,500 (2024)
Dollars for Scholars
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $2,000 (2024)
Dollars for Scholars
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $2,000 (2023)
Economic Development Growth Enterprises
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Washington, DC - $500,000 (2025)
First Presbyterian Church
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $11,000 (2024)
First Presbyterian Church
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
First United Methodist Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $10,000 (2024)
First United Methodist Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
Griffiss Institute
U.S. Department of Commerce - Washington, DC - $2,999,742 (2023)
Griffiss Institute
U.S. Department of Defense - Washington, DC - $2,143,619 (2024)
Griffiss Institute
U.S. Department of Defense - Washington, DC - $100,000 (2023)
Griffiss International Airport
AIR NY Aviation Capital Grant Program - Albany, NY - $2,300,000 (2025)
Humane Society of Rome
Amazonsmile Foundation - Seattle, WA - $1,156 (2023)
Humane Society of Rome
Bank of America Charitable Foundation - Charlotte, NC - $1,000 (2023)
Humane Society of Rome
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Humane Society of Rome
NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund - Albany, NY - $500,000 (2025)
Humane Society of Rome
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $2,906 (2024)
Jervis Public Library
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $50,000 (2023)
Jervis Public Library
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Jervis Public Library
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Jervis Public Library
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $3,220 (2023)
Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $2,000 (2024)
Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $2,000 (2023)
Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation
Mack Goldner Memorial Foundation - Harrison, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Lake Delta Volunteer Fire Department
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Lake Delta Volunteer Fire Department
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Michelle Adey Fund
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $3,000 (2024)
Michelle Adey Fund
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $3,000 (2023)
Mohawk Valley EDGE
Bank of Utica Foundation - Utica, NY - $16,000 (2023)
Mohawk Valley EDGE
Empire State Development - Albany, NY - $98,000 (2025)
Mohawk Valley EDGE
Regional Economic Development Councils - Albany, NY - $127,710 (2024)
Mohawk Valley EDGE
Regional Economic Development Councils - Albany, NY - $98,000 (2024)
New York State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
New York State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Project Fibonacci
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $30,000 (2024)
Project Fibonacci
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
Project Fibonacci
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Project Fibonacci
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $2,500 (2023)
Project Fibonacci
Technology Club of Syracuse - Syracuse, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Project Fibonacci
UpMobility Foundation - Little Falls, NY - $27,750 (2024)
Project Fibonacci
UpMobility Foundation - Little Falls, NY - $30,000 (2023)
Rome American Youth Soccer Organization
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $4,980 (2023)
Rome Art & Community Center
Bank of Utica Foundation - Utica, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Rome Art & Community Center
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Rome Art & Community Center
NYS Council on the Arts - New York, NY - $10,000 (2026)
Rome Art & Community Center
NYS Council on the Arts - New York, NY - $10,000 (2024)
Rome Art & Community Center
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,530 (2024)
Rome Art & Community Center
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $3,500 (2023)
Rome Art & Community Center
William G Pomeroy Foundation - Syracuse, NY - $1,950 (2024)
Rome Baseball Association
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $35,000 (2025)
Rome Baseball Association
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $8,950 (2023)
Rome Baseball Association
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $6,620 (2024)
Rome Cemetery Association
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $13,000 (2024)
Rome Cemetery Association
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
Rome Cemetery Association
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $8,850 (2024)
Rome Cemetery Association
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
Rome Cemetery Association
William G Pomeroy Foundation - Syracuse, NY - $1,550 (2023)
Rome City School District
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $4,190 (2025)
Rome City School District
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $5,890 (2024)
Rome City School District
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $3,622 (2024)
Rome City School District
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $11,425 (2023)
Rome College Foundation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Rome College Foundation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Rome College Foundation
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,200 (2024)
Rome College Foundation
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $6,200 (2023)
Rome Colts Pop Warner Football
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $7,193 (2023)
Rome Community Concert Band
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $3,000 (2024)
Rome Community Concert Band
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $2,500 (2023)
Rome Community Foundation
Charles & Florence Kaplan Foundation - Rome, NY - $10,000 (2023)
Rome Community Foundation
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $25,000 (2024)
Rome Community Foundation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Rome Community Foundation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Rome Community Theater
NYS Council on the Arts - New York, NY - $95,000 (2026)
Rome Dollars for Scholars
Joe Ryan Jr Foundation - Charlotte, NC - $1,200 (2024)
Rome Dollars for Scholars
Joe Ryan Jr Foundation - Charlotte, NC - $1,250 (2023)
Rome Girls Softball League
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $12,485 (2025)
Rome Health
Charles & Florence Kaplan Foundation - Rome, NY - $115,000 (2023)
Rome Health
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $850,000 (2024)
Rome Health
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $200,000 (2023)
Rome Health
Indium Corporation & Macartney Family Foundation - Naples, FL - $60,000 (2024)
Rome Health
NYS Department of Health - Albany, NY - $3,000,000 (2025)
Rome Health Foundation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $104,500 (2024)
Rome Health Foundation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $104,000 (2023)
Rome Health Foundation
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $13,000 (2024)
Rome Health Foundation
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $10,000 (2023)
Rome Health Foundation
Utica National Group Foundation - Utica, NY - $100,000 (2023)
Rome Historical Society
NYS Council on the Arts - New York, NY - $25,000 (2024)
Rome Housing Authority
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $4,990 (2025)
Rome Lions Club
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Rome Lions Club
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Rome Police Department
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services - Albany, NY - $195,097 (2024)
Rome Rescue Mission
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $20,000 (2024)
Rome Rescue Mission
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $10,000 (2023)
Rome Rescue Mission
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $2,000 (2024)
Rome Rescue Mission
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Rome Rescue Mission
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $4,820 (2024)
Rome Rescue Mission
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
Rome Spirit Softball
Michael Kluger & Heidi Greene Foundation - Palm Beach, FL - $2,000 (2023)
Rome Sports Hall of Fame
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Rome Youth Hockey Association
Bank of America Charitable Foundation - Charlotte, NC - $1,500 (2023)
Rotary Club of Rome
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2024)
Rotary Club of Rome
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Salvation Army
Edwin J Wadas Foundation - New York Mills, NY - $8,603 (2025)
Salvation Army
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $20,000 (2024)
Salvation Army
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $10,000 (2023)
Salvation Army
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $7,000 (2024)
Salvation Army
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $2,000 (2023)
Senior Citizens Council of Rome
Sears Family Foundation of Rome - Rome, NY - $5,645 (2023)
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $19,750 (2024)
St. Paul's Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $32,500 (2023)
St. Peter's Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $40,000 (2024)
St. Peter's Church
Griffin Charitable Foundation - Rome, NY - $5,000 (2023)
Trinity United Church of Christ
Leonard Zingerline Bo 3 Charities - Dallas, TX - $223,455 (2024)
YMCA
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation - Coraopolis, PA - $1,000 (2023)
YMCA
Hannaford Charitable Foundation - Portland, ME - $25,000 (2024)
YMCA
Harden Foundation - Dallas, TX - $10,000 (2024)
YMCA
Harden Foundation - McConnellsville , NY - $10,000 (2023)
YMCA
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $50,000 (2023)
YMCA
James H Wurz Jr & Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation - Wilmington, DE - $5,000 (2024)
YMCA
James H Wurz Jr & Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation - Wilmington, DE - $5,000 (2023)
YMCA
John J & C Pauline Bryant Charitable Trust - Norwich, NY - $25,000 (2023)
YMCA
Leonard Zingerline Bo 3 Charities - Dallas, TX - $12,418 (2024)
YMCA
Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation - Syracuse, NY - $16,250 (2023)
YMCA
UpMobility Foundation - Little Falls, NY - $250,000 (2023)
Zion Episcopal Church
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2024)
Zion Episcopal Church
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation - Rome, NY - $1,000 (2023)
Largest nonprofits in Rome (by assets) include:
New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation
Rome Memorial Hospital
Griffiss Utility Services Corporation
Liberty Affordable Housing
Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation
Griffiss Local Development Corporation
Griffin Charitable Foundation
Rome Hospital Foundation
Griffiss Institute
Rome Community Foundation
Young Mens Christian Association & Womans Community Center of Rome
Sherrill-Kenwood Community Retirement Housing Corporation
Jervis Public Library Association
Teugega Country Club of Rome NY
Rome Industrial Development Corporation
Humane Society of Rome
Charles and Florence Kaplan Foundation
Rome Community Brownfield Restoration Corporation
Hazen B Hinman Sr Foundation
Sears Family Foundation Tr of Rome New York
Rome Memorial Properties
Griffiss Park Landowners Association
Utica Industrial Development Corp Affiliated With the Utica Et Al
Capitol Civic Center
Rome Rescue Mission
Greater Rome Affiliates