Rochester Area Community Foundation (NY)



The Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the greater Rochester region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.


We maintain rigorous standards for effective grantmaking, and are confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

Web Address

www.racf.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @racf500


Assets and Giving for Rochester Area Community Foundation

Assets

2020 - 325,660,276
2019 - 373,438,657
2018 - 383,391,221
Domestic Grants

2020 - 25,712,920
2019 - 28,927,204


    

Recent News from Rochester Area Community Foundation


Rochester Area Community Foundation offers grants for non-profits - The Daily News
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The effort is part of an intentional strategy by the Community Foundation to increase ... Powered by BLOX Content Management System from BLOX...more

New resource in Rochester available for people going to court - WHEC.com
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The idea is a collaboration between the Rochester Area Community Foundation the seventh judicial district of New York and Goodwill of the...more

Goodwill opens on-site community referral desk at Monroe County Hall of Justice | WHAM
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The desk is possible thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Comment bubble. BE THE FIRST TO...more

Rochester Area Community Foundation leader Jennifer Leonard retires
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Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more

L.O.V.E. Is the Answer Mural revealed at the Rochester Public Market | WHAM
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Monroe County Family Coalition received a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation for Mural Project at the Public...more

PYTCo awarded $19K for revitalization of Sampson Theatre - The Chronicle Express
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This award of $19,440 from the Community Foundation's Lloyd E. Klos Fund for Historic Preservation will help to restore the original...more

Irondequoit Orchestra concerts feature local minority composers - Democrat and Chronicle
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation

The program, titled Amplifying Local Voices: We Write Orchestra Music!, will feature new compositions from local minority musicians Alyssa...more

Yates Community Center fieldhouse plans expand - The Chronicle Express
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation

Yates Community Center's President, Dr. Leigh Berry, applied for the Ralph Wilson grant through the Rochester Area Community...more

Community Foundation Awards Nearly $300,000 To 61 Arts Nonprofits
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The New York State Council on the Arts has awarded $296,730 in grants to 61 nonprofit and public organizations in the Rochester area, WHEC reports. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, the...more

Rochester Area Community Foundation receives state funding for RENEW program
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The New York State Senate presented a grant of $50000 to the Rochester Area Community Foundation Monday. The state funding will go toward...more



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