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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
Rochester Area Community Foundation Offers Grants For Non-Profits
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation will infuse up to $50,000 more in grants to nonprofit organizations helping to improve the quality of life for residents in Genesee County.The effort is part of an...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation will infuse up to $50,000 more in grants to nonprofit organizations helping to improve the quality of life for residents in Genesee County.The effort is part of an...more
New resource in Rochester available for people going to court - WHEC.com
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The idea is a collaboration between the Rochester Area Community Foundation the seventh judicial district of New York and Goodwill of the...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The idea is a collaboration between the Rochester Area Community Foundation the seventh judicial district of New York and Goodwill of the...more
Goodwill opens on-site community referral desk at Monroe County Hall of Justice | WHAM
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The desk is possible thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Comment bubble. BE THE FIRST TO...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The desk is possible thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Comment bubble. BE THE FIRST TO...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation leader Jennifer Leonard retires
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Jennifer Leonard is retiring after serving as president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation for nearly 30...more
L.O.V.E. Is the Answer Mural revealed at the Rochester Public Market | WHAM
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Monroe County Family Coalition received a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation for Mural Project at the Public...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Monroe County Family Coalition received a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation for Mural Project at the Public...more
PYTCo awarded $19K for revitalization of Sampson Theatre - The Chronicle Express
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This award of $19,440 from the Community Foundation's Lloyd E. Klos Fund for Historic Preservation will help to restore the original...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
This award of $19,440 from the Community Foundation's Lloyd E. Klos Fund for Historic Preservation will help to restore the original...more
Irondequoit Orchestra concerts feature local minority composers - Democrat and Chronicle
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The program, titled Amplifying Local Voices: We Write Orchestra Music!, will feature new compositions from local minority musicians Alyssa...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The program, titled Amplifying Local Voices: We Write Orchestra Music!, will feature new compositions from local minority musicians Alyssa...more
Yates Community Center fieldhouse plans expand - The Chronicle Express
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Yates Community Center's President, Dr. Leigh Berry, applied for the Ralph Wilson grant through the Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Yates Community Center's President, Dr. Leigh Berry, applied for the Ralph Wilson grant through the Rochester Area Community...more
Community Foundation Awards Nearly $300,000 To 61 Arts Nonprofits
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The New York State Council on the Arts has awarded $296,730 in grants to 61 nonprofit and public organizations in the Rochester area, WHEC reports. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, the...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The New York State Council on the Arts has awarded $296,730 in grants to 61 nonprofit and public organizations in the Rochester area, WHEC reports. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, the...more
Rochester Area Community Foundation receives state funding for RENEW program
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The New York State Senate presented a grant of $50000 to the Rochester Area Community Foundation Monday. The state funding will go toward...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The New York State Senate presented a grant of $50000 to the Rochester Area Community Foundation Monday. The state funding will go toward...more
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