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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
YWCA Rallies Community to Take Stand Against Racism
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... in ways that can actually change our behavior for the better," said Jennifer Leonard, President & CEO of the Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... in ways that can actually change our behavior for the better," said Jennifer Leonard, President & CEO of the Rochester Area Community...more
ACT Rochester report card grades region
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ACT Rochester, a five-year-old initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, aims to better inform and improve the community's approach...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ACT Rochester, a five-year-old initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, aims to better inform and improve the community's approach...more
Philanthropy Awards Handed Out
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation held its Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to the Community Luncheon...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation held its Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to the Community Luncheon...more
Produce for food pantries, expanding access project
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation awarded Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County $7,553 to work with food pantries to increase...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation awarded Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County $7,553 to work with food pantries to increase...more
Endowment gives funding to food pantries
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Endowment consists of several funds established at Rochester Area Community Foundation for the benefit of...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Endowment consists of several funds established at Rochester Area Community Foundation for the benefit of...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation holds annual awards luncheon
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration by revealing a big secret at the 2012 Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to Community Luncheon. The secret was...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration by revealing a big secret at the 2012 Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to Community Luncheon. The secret was...more
RACF honors community members, IDs mystery donors
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation honored three individuals and a nonprofit organization -- and released the identity of a pair of mystery donors that had been kept secret for a decade --...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation honored three individuals and a nonprofit organization -- and released the identity of a pair of mystery donors that had been kept secret for a decade --...more
Community Foundation Launches 40th Anniversary Year By Revealing 10-Year ...
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration at the 2012 Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to the Community luncheon today. During the luncheon, a well-kept...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration at the 2012 Philanthropy Awards and Annual Report to the Community luncheon today. During the luncheon, a well-kept...more
Yates group awards inaugural grants
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The grants were made possible by donors who have given permanent gifts to support Yates County's future through the Endowment, founded last year as an affiliate of Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The grants were made possible by donors who have given permanent gifts to support Yates County's future through the Endowment, founded last year as an affiliate of Rochester Area Community...more
Wayne County Community Endowment Awards NAMI
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Endowment awarded the National Alliance on Mental Illness with a $4,617 grant. The grant will be used to help in the development of support, education, and advocacy...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Endowment awarded the National Alliance on Mental Illness with a $4,617 grant. The grant will be used to help in the development of support, education, and advocacy...more
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