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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
Lauren Frank of Ontario joins Rochester Area Community Foundation staff
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By Cody Tucker Ontario resident Lauren Frank recently joined the Rochester Area Community Foundation as its director of philanthropic services. Frank, who previously worked as manager of major gifts...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By Cody Tucker Ontario resident Lauren Frank recently joined the Rochester Area Community Foundation as its director of philanthropic services. Frank, who previously worked as manager of major gifts...more
Jennifer Leonard a major player in Rochester
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Jennifer Leonard, Rochester Area Community Foundation president and executive director, plays tennis up to four times a week to stay fit and relieve stress. CARLOS ORTIZ/Staff photographer / CARLOS...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Jennifer Leonard, Rochester Area Community Foundation president and executive director, plays tennis up to four times a week to stay fit and relieve stress. CARLOS ORTIZ/Staff photographer / CARLOS...more
Community Foundation fears loss of region's wealth to other areas
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
With the estimated wealth of the nine-county area at $80 billion, Community Foundation officials held a press conference today to remind residents not to forget local charities. An estimated 42...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
With the estimated wealth of the nine-county area at $80 billion, Community Foundation officials held a press conference today to remind residents not to forget local charities. An estimated 42...more
Community Foundation makes $389336 in grants
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By NATE DOUGHERTY The Rochester Area Community Foundation is awarding 55 grants totaling $389336 to organizations and programs, the organization said Friday. The bulk of funding went to projects in...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By NATE DOUGHERTY The Rochester Area Community Foundation is awarding 55 grants totaling $389336 to organizations and programs, the organization said Friday. The bulk of funding went to projects in...more
NextGen awards grants to 8 programs
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By NATE DOUGHERTY NextGen Rochester, a giving circle of young professionals and an initiative of Rochester Area Community Foundation, has announced $13780 ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
By NATE DOUGHERTY NextGen Rochester, a giving circle of young professionals and an initiative of Rochester Area Community Foundation, has announced $13780 ...See all stories on this topic...more
NextGen announces grant recipients
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This marks the second round of annual grants offered by this giving circle, which is an initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This marks the second round of annual grants offered by this giving circle, which is an initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Up-and-comers band together to give back
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"Our members are probably our best marketing tool," said Saul Maneiro, program officer at the Rochester Area Community Foundation and NextGen grants ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
"Our members are probably our best marketing tool," said Saul Maneiro, program officer at the Rochester Area Community Foundation and NextGen grants ...See all stories on this topic...more
On The Ladder: Saul A. Maneiro
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And while that job might seem very different from what he does at the community foundation, they are linked to his desire in making a difference in his ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
And while that job might seem very different from what he does at the community foundation, they are linked to his desire in making a difference in his ...See all stories on this topic...more
Community Foundation gives awards to six area residents, lead-free coalition
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The Rochester Area Community Foundation honored six of the area's most generous residents and recognized a collaborative effort to fight lead poisoning for ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation honored six of the area's most generous residents and recognized a collaborative effort to fight lead poisoning for ...See all stories on this topic...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation honors area philanthropists
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Rochester Area Community Foundation honored six philanthropists at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for their outstanding contributions to the ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation honored six philanthropists at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for their outstanding contributions to the ...See all stories on this topic...more
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