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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
Perinton resident to receive Community Foundation's highest honor
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Jennifer Leonard, president and executive director of the Community Foundation, will share details of the organization's activities and accomplishments of ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Jennifer Leonard, president and executive director of the Community Foundation, will share details of the organization's activities and accomplishments of ...See all stories on this topic...more
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Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Up for the Rochester Area Community Foundation for their recent $4109 grant to help the YWCA help homeless women and their children. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Up for the Rochester Area Community Foundation for their recent $4109 grant to help the YWCA help homeless women and their children. ...See all stories on this topic...more
NextGen group pitches in for good causes
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
"I could give $100 to a group," says Cynthia Pacia, 35, of Henrietta, a philanthropic services associate at the Rochester Area Community Foundation. ... See all stories on this...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
"I could give $100 to a group," says Cynthia Pacia, 35, of Henrietta, a philanthropic services associate at the Rochester Area Community Foundation. ... See all stories on this...more
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Community Foundation Update (1/16/10)
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, San Francisco Foundation, York County Community Foundation
The Phoenix-based Arizona Community Foundation has named Steven G. Seleznow as its new president and CEO. An educator throughout his career, Seleznow has...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, San Francisco Foundation, York County Community Foundation
The Phoenix-based Arizona Community Foundation has named Steven G. Seleznow as its new president and CEO. An educator throughout his career, Seleznow has...more
Community Gardening/Urban Farming Conference - Rochester, NY | Beginning Farmers
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Sponsored by: The City of Rochester, The Rochester Area Community Foundation, Lori's Natural Foods, Abundance Co-op and Phoenix Graphics. All proceeds benefit Rochester Roots. Share/Bookmark....more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Sponsored by: The City of Rochester, The Rochester Area Community Foundation, Lori's Natural Foods, Abundance Co-op and Phoenix Graphics. All proceeds benefit Rochester Roots. Share/Bookmark....more
Business calendar | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation's Professional Advisers Open House: 4 to 6 pm Oct. 20. Rochester Area Community Foundation, 500 East Ave. Free. ... See all stories on this...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation's Professional Advisers Open House: 4 to 6 pm Oct. 20. Rochester Area Community Foundation, 500 East Ave. Free. ... See all stories on this...more
Thanks to Rochester Area Community Foundation Supporters | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Time Warner
These supporters, plus contributions from 17 sponsors, helped to raise nearly $45000 for the Community Foundation's work in the six-county region. ... See all stories on this...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Time Warner
These supporters, plus contributions from 17 sponsors, helped to raise nearly $45000 for the Community Foundation's work in the six-county region. ... See all stories on this...more
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