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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
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
2020 - 325,660,276
2019 - 373,438,657
2018 - 383,391,221
Domestic Grants
2020 - 25,712,920
2019 - 28,927,204
2020 - 25,712,920
2019 - 28,927,204
Recent News from Rochester Area Community Foundation
Essay: Sonnenberg Gardens seeking volunteers for 2018
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Both of these restoration projects are fully funded by the generosity of our donors, a Klos Grant from Rochester Area Community Foundation and the support of our outstanding partnership with New York...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Both of these restoration projects are fully funded by the generosity of our donors, a Klos Grant from Rochester Area Community Foundation and the support of our outstanding partnership with New York...more
The Rochester Area Community Foundation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation announces that Kelly Fose has been hired as finance manager and Sue Clements as senior accounting associate. The information in the People and Awards section...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation announces that Kelly Fose has been hired as finance manager and Sue Clements as senior accounting associate. The information in the People and Awards section...more
Urban Action 2/7
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
at 7 p.m. February 8, focusing on the region's education, economic, and housing racial inequities. The speakers will be Ann Johnson of ACT Rochester; Simeon Bannister, Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
at 7 p.m. February 8, focusing on the region's education, economic, and housing racial inequities. The speakers will be Ann Johnson of ACT Rochester; Simeon Bannister, Rochester Area Community...more
Seligman quits, says UR's interests 'best served with new leadership'
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Jennifer Leonard collaborated often with Seligman as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. She said his tenure had "resulted in remarkable gains for both institution and...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Jennifer Leonard collaborated often with Seligman as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. She said his tenure had "resulted in remarkable gains for both institution and...more
Schools need more help
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
United Way of Greater Rochester President and CEO Fran Weisberg and Rochester Area Community Foundation President and CEO...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
United Way of Greater Rochester President and CEO Fran Weisberg and Rochester Area Community Foundation President and CEO...more
Community Foundation announces record assets, grants
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Marking its 45th year in operation, Rochester Area Community Foundation recently reported the assets it holds on behalf of the community reached...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Marking its 45th year in operation, Rochester Area Community Foundation recently reported the assets it holds on behalf of the community reached...more
Community Foundation announces record assets, grants
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Marking its 45th year in operation, Rochester Area Community Foundation recently reported the assets it holds on behalf of the community reached...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Marking its 45th year in operation, Rochester Area Community Foundation recently reported the assets it holds on behalf of the community reached...more
Childhood education successes, challenges highlighted in report card
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... RCSD Deputy Superintendent Lawrence Wright; President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Jennifer Leonard; United...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... RCSD Deputy Superintendent Lawrence Wright; President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation Jennifer Leonard; United...more
New Hope for Penn Yan with opening of Hope Center
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Nord Family Foundation
... by William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Inc., the Nord Family Foundation, Yates Community Endowment, Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Nord Family Foundation
... by William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Inc., the Nord Family Foundation, Yates Community Endowment, Rochester Area Community...more
Park Avenue neighborhood pursues historic designation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Half of that amount has already been secured through grants from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, Preservation League of New...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Half of that amount has already been secured through grants from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, Preservation League of New...more
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