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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
Rochester Area Community Foundation receives largest gift ever
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The money is going to establish the Sands Family Supporting Foundation which will operate under the Community Foundation. The Sands built...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The money is going to establish the Sands Family Supporting Foundation which will operate under the Community Foundation. The Sands built...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation Receives $61 Million
Foundation: New York Life Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation in upstate New York has announced contributions totaling $61 million from Richard and Rob Sands...more
Foundation: New York Life Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation in upstate New York has announced contributions totaling $61 million from Richard and Rob Sands...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation receives $61M
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This donation has established the Sands Family Supporting Foundation, which will operate under the Community Foundation. A board of directors...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This donation has established the Sands Family Supporting Foundation, which will operate under the Community Foundation. A board of directors...more
Sands gift largest in Rochester Area Community Foundation history
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Sands Family Supporting Foundation at the Community Foundation will enhance arts, education and health in the community through...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Sands Family Supporting Foundation at the Community Foundation will enhance arts, education and health in the community through...more
Sands family donates $61M to Community Foundation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The family behind Constellation Brands Inc. has donated $61 million to the Rochester Area Community Foundation, the foundation...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The family behind Constellation Brands Inc. has donated $61 million to the Rochester Area Community Foundation, the foundation...more
Sands Family To Donate $61 Million To The Community Foundation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation has received the largest gift in its 44 year history--a donation of $61 million from the Sands family,...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation has received the largest gift in its 44 year history--a donation of $61 million from the Sands family,...more
Sands family gift is largest in history of Rochester Area Community Foundation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
"The Sands Family Supporting Foundation adds a third pillar to our philanthropic enterprise, further enabling us to take a strategic, long-term...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
"The Sands Family Supporting Foundation adds a third pillar to our philanthropic enterprise, further enabling us to take a strategic, long-term...more
Lift every voice and sing
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This is welcome news to Rochester Area Community Foundation, which has ... The Community Foundation stands ready to help organizations that...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This is welcome news to Rochester Area Community Foundation, which has ... The Community Foundation stands ready to help organizations that...more
AG Schneiderman Announces $2 Million Sustainable Homes Program Targeting Low Income ...
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Rochester Area Community Foundation
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that he is teaming with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Home...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Rochester Area Community Foundation
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that he is teaming with the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Home...more
AG, foundation offer help to weatherize homes
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The community foundation will help to roll out the program in Rochester. The money comes from a court-ordered settlement with American...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The community foundation will help to roll out the program in Rochester. The money comes from a court-ordered settlement with American...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.