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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
Niagara Community Foundation Receives $14.4 Million Estate Gift
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Niagara Community Foundation
The Niagara Community Foundation in St. Catharines, Ontario, has announced a gift totaling more than C$18 million (approximately $14.4...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Niagara Community Foundation
The Niagara Community Foundation in St. Catharines, Ontario, has announced a gift totaling more than C$18 million (approximately $14.4...more
Downtown neighborhood group planning fund-raising event at Black Button
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
In August, the Association was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to work with the city of Rochester...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
In August, the Association was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to work with the city of Rochester...more
Profile: Jennifer Leonard
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation
As the leader of the Community Foundation, Leonard guides a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting community needs and carrying out...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation
As the leader of the Community Foundation, Leonard guides a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting community needs and carrying out...more
Conesus resident to be honored by Rochester Area Community Foundation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ROCHESTER – Attorney Michael F. Buckley, a Conesus resident, will receive the Rochester Area Community Foundation's top honor for...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ROCHESTER – Attorney Michael F. Buckley, a Conesus resident, will receive the Rochester Area Community Foundation's top honor for...more
Foundation to host 2017 Philanthropy Awards
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation will hosts its 2017 Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to the Community Luncheon by honoring six...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation will hosts its 2017 Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to the Community Luncheon by honoring six...more
Annual county ag tour explores next generation of farmers
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Grant funding for the tour is provided by the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Tour sponsors include Seneca Foods, Dairy Farmers of...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Grant funding for the tour is provided by the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Tour sponsors include Seneca Foods, Dairy Farmers of...more
Guest Essay: Here's what Rochester businesses can do about poverty
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
On the heels of the release of a landmark report on poverty by ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation, I wrote an essay...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
On the heels of the release of a landmark report on poverty by ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation, I wrote an essay...more
Guest Essay: Tell me what to do about poverty
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... on race, hate groups and what President Trump has said, ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation dropped a...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... on race, hate groups and what President Trump has said, ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation dropped a...more
Report highlights "hard facts" about racial disparities in 9-county Rochester region
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation say they hope the report inspires a broader community conversation about...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation say they hope the report inspires a broader community conversation about...more
Funeral services set for Brighton teen killed in boating crash
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Donations can be made to the Rochester Area Community Foundation (with Owen Thomas Memorial Fund in the memo line), 500 East...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Donations can be made to the Rochester Area Community Foundation (with Owen Thomas Memorial Fund in the memo line), 500 East...more
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