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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
Finger Lakes Museum receives $10000 grant to fund Vine to Wine: Savor our ...
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation has awarded $10000 to the museum to offset the cost of producing its second annual offsite program, Vine to Wine: Savor our Finger Lakes. “This is the second...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation has awarded $10000 to the museum to offset the cost of producing its second annual offsite program, Vine to Wine: Savor our Finger Lakes. “This is the second...more
Finger Lakes Museum Receives Grant for Wine Program
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants for Finger Lakes Museum to offset the cost of producing the its second annual offsite program, "Vine to Wine: Savor our Finger...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants for Finger Lakes Museum to offset the cost of producing the its second annual offsite program, "Vine to Wine: Savor our Finger...more
ACT Rochester Community Report Card
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
For the first time in three years, ACT Rochester, in collaboration with United Way and the Rochester Area Community Foundation, has finally delivered a community report card where it compared its...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
For the first time in three years, ACT Rochester, in collaboration with United Way and the Rochester Area Community Foundation, has finally delivered a community report card where it compared its...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation Grants for Race Exhibit
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation has pledged a $200,000 grant to bring a major traveling exhibit on the racial divide in the Rochester area to the Rochester Museum & Science Center called...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation has pledged a $200,000 grant to bring a major traveling exhibit on the racial divide in the Rochester area to the Rochester Museum & Science Center called...more
Local group lobbies today in Albany
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... Rochester Institute of Technology President William Destler, University of Rochester Medical Center Vice President Peter Robinson, Rochester Area Community Foundation President Jennifer Leonard...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... Rochester Institute of Technology President William Destler, University of Rochester Medical Center Vice President Peter Robinson, Rochester Area Community Foundation President Jennifer Leonard...more
Yates Community Endowment beats fundraising goal, raising $221300
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Argust also is a former Board President of Rochester Area Community Foundation, which provides fiduciary and staff support for the new endowment in Yates. Guidelines and deadlines for grant proposals...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Argust also is a former Board President of Rochester Area Community Foundation, which provides fiduciary and staff support for the new endowment in Yates. Guidelines and deadlines for grant proposals...more
Wayne County Community Endowment to award $78785 at Dec. 14 reception
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By Keith Loria The Wayne County Community Endowment Advisory Committee and the Rochester Area Community Foundation will present $78785 in grants to 39 non-profit organizations from 3:30 pm to 5 pm on...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By Keith Loria The Wayne County Community Endowment Advisory Committee and the Rochester Area Community Foundation will present $78785 in grants to 39 non-profit organizations from 3:30 pm to 5 pm on...more
Foundation names advisory group
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By John Christensen The Rochester Area Community Foundation is expanding its service region to Yates and Seneca counties, and is simultaneously launching the Yates Community Endowment, which will...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By John Christensen The Rochester Area Community Foundation is expanding its service region to Yates and Seneca counties, and is simultaneously launching the Yates Community Endowment, which will...more
Yates community fund receives $100000 grant
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Nord Family Foundation
The Nord Family Foundation is located in Amherst, Ohio, a suburb on Cleveland's west side. It awards grants to programs in Lorain County, where the foundation is based, but also supports...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Nord Family Foundation
The Nord Family Foundation is located in Amherst, Ohio, a suburb on Cleveland's west side. It awards grants to programs in Lorain County, where the foundation is based, but also supports...more
Lori Banning of Greece joins Rochester Area Community Foundation
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By Keith Loria Lori Banning of Greece was named Scholarship and Grants Administrator at the Rochester Area Community Foundation. In her new role, Banning will oversee the Community Foundation's...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By Keith Loria Lori Banning of Greece was named Scholarship and Grants Administrator at the Rochester Area Community Foundation. In her new role, Banning will oversee the Community Foundation's...more
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