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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
Low-income neighborhood groups are asked to spread the word about COVID vaccines
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is hosting a webinar on April 1 and April 6 for groups that are interested in the grant opportunity....more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is hosting a webinar on April 1 and April 6 for groups that are interested in the grant opportunity....more
PYTCo. receives $5000 grant
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... a geographic affiliate of Rochester Area Community Foundation. Since its beginning in 2011, the Endowment has distributed more than $700,000...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... a geographic affiliate of Rochester Area Community Foundation. Since its beginning in 2011, the Endowment has distributed more than $700,000...more
Rochester City Councilman Malik Evans Announces 2021 Mayoral Bid
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... currently on several boards and committees, including the Rochester Museum and Science Center, and the Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... currently on several boards and committees, including the Rochester Museum and Science Center, and the Rochester Area Community...more
2020 Other Grants
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation. Rochester, NY $75,000. Yates Community Endowment for basic needs assistance and a matching grant...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation. Rochester, NY $75,000. Yates Community Endowment for basic needs assistance and a matching grant...more
Youth sports programs awarded $125K in grants
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Grants are made possible by a $5 million endowed fund established at the Community Foundation in 2016 by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation....more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Grants are made possible by a $5 million endowed fund established at the Community Foundation in 2016 by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation....more
Youth sports programs awarded $125K in grants
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation is awarding $274,085 in grants to 15 youth sports and recreation programs from the Ralph C. Wilson...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation is awarding $274,085 in grants to 15 youth sports and recreation programs from the Ralph C. Wilson...more
Data shows African Americans, Latinos continue to be underserved in Rochester region
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation released a report on Thursday detailing racial and ethnic disparities in...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
ACT Rochester and the Rochester Area Community Foundation released a report on Thursday detailing racial and ethnic disparities in...more
11th Annual KC Classic Raises Fund For COVID Relief
This year, proceeds will go the Rochester area Community Foundation. "We wanted to make sure that we were doing in honor of his...more
This year, proceeds will go the Rochester area Community Foundation. "We wanted to make sure that we were doing in honor of his...more
RACF receives grant supporting child care providers
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation recently received a $384,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to support small,...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation recently received a $384,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to support small,...more
Kiwanis grant to support inclusive playground
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Foundation and Rochester Area Community Foundation for its Dream Big Inclusion in Motion Project. Funds will help build an all-inclusive playground...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Foundation and Rochester Area Community Foundation for its Dream Big Inclusion in Motion Project. Funds will help build an all-inclusive playground...more
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Change in the World of Work and Enterprise: Get Young People Into Work
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.