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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
EXCLUSIVE: Diversity in local law enforcement
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
However, the city's population is 43 percent white according to ACT Rochester, an initiative of the Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
However, the city's population is 43 percent white according to ACT Rochester, an initiative of the Rochester Area Community...more
Giving Circles amplify individuals' power to make a difference
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
For more than a decade and gaining momentum every year, the Giving Circles of the Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF) have...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
For more than a decade and gaining momentum every year, the Giving Circles of the Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF) have...more
Silence is not an option in Rochester
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Hank Rubin is a board member of The Children's Agenda, retired VP of Rochester Area Community Foundation and former advisor to the...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Hank Rubin is a board member of The Children's Agenda, retired VP of Rochester Area Community Foundation and former advisor to the...more
Bridging the gap between poverty and economic development in Rochester
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation reports since 2013 the poverty numbers in Rochester have been slowly rising. The U.S. Census...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation reports since 2013 the poverty numbers in Rochester have been slowly rising. The U.S. Census...more
Rochester must face hard truth to move forward
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Hank Rubin is a board member of The Children's Agenda, former vice president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, and founder of...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Hank Rubin is a board member of The Children's Agenda, former vice president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, and founder of...more
Green Angels find earthly home
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... Foundation and Bullis Fund administered by the Rochester Area Community Foundation, as well as favorable financing from the Community Bank...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... Foundation and Bullis Fund administered by the Rochester Area Community Foundation, as well as favorable financing from the Community Bank...more
Riding for recovery in Wayne County
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Endowment Fund is an affiliate foundation of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. For more information...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Wayne County Community Endowment Fund is an affiliate foundation of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. For more information...more
Community Foundation honors local philanthropists
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation honored Randy and Marion Henderson, of Webster, with a 2018 Philanthropy Award at its annual Report...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation honored Randy and Marion Henderson, of Webster, with a 2018 Philanthropy Award at its annual Report...more
Community Foundation honors Pittsford family with Philanthropy Award
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation recognized the Bud and Peggy Frame family, of Pittsford, with a 2018 Philanthropy Award at its annual...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation recognized the Bud and Peggy Frame family, of Pittsford, with a 2018 Philanthropy Award at its annual...more
Penfield resident receives Top Philanthropic Honor
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation honored Kathy Nixon, of Penfield, ... The fund has made nearly $1 million in grants to help the...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation honored Kathy Nixon, of Penfield, ... The fund has made nearly $1 million in grants to help the...more
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