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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
Simeon Banister to become new President, CEO of Rochester Area Community Foundation ...
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
(WROC) — The president and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation will be retiring next September. Jennifer Leonard held the position since 1993....more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
(WROC) — The president and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation will be retiring next September. Jennifer Leonard held the position since 1993....more
Grant will support community gardens in Beechwood | News - Rochester City Newspaper
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation is providing $35,485 for the first year of the effort. The foundation was attracted to the initiative because it fits...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
The Rochester Area Community Foundation is providing $35,485 for the first year of the effort. The foundation was attracted to the initiative because it fits...more
Manor Crest Foundation completes Yates Community Endowment grant project
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... as well as the Rochester Area Community Foundation for awarding the funding for this project,” says Board President Richard...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... as well as the Rochester Area Community Foundation for awarding the funding for this project,” says Board President Richard...more
New vaccine campaign highlights those who overcame hesitancy, health leaders
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Organizers say a pandemic grant from United Way and Rochester Area Community Foundation helped make this project possible. Copyright...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Organizers say a pandemic grant from United Way and Rochester Area Community Foundation helped make this project possible. Copyright...more
Daniel R. Goodwin, 77, of Wellesley Island
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... Rochester Area Community Foundation. He is survived by his wife, Kitt, their children, and grandchildren: in Tampa, FL, daughter, Deidre...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... Rochester Area Community Foundation. He is survived by his wife, Kitt, their children, and grandchildren: in Tampa, FL, daughter, Deidre...more
Revisiting Rochester's past provides pathway to a better future
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
“Many people are surprised to learn that we are one of America's most racially segregated communities,” the Rochester Area Community...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
“Many people are surprised to learn that we are one of America's most racially segregated communities,” the Rochester Area Community...more
Sandy Parker, former Rochester business coalition leader, dies at age 75
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... collaborative, and it was a very effective combination for our community," Rochester Area Community Foundation President Jennifer Leonard...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
... collaborative, and it was a very effective combination for our community," Rochester Area Community Foundation President Jennifer Leonard...more
Sandy Parker, longtime Rochester business community leader has died
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
It was Parker, who as head of the nonprofit business organization, Industrial Management Council, orchestrated a merger between her group...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
It was Parker, who as head of the nonprofit business organization, Industrial Management Council, orchestrated a merger between her group...more
Philanthropist Bruce Banker Bates dies at 89
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Bruce Banker Bates, who helped dozens of organizations through his philanthropy, died May 28 at the age of 89. Bates worked for 58 years in...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Bruce Banker Bates, who helped dozens of organizations through his philanthropy, died May 28 at the age of 89. Bates worked for 58 years in...more
Task force to tackle internet access gaps and inequities in Monroe County
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Nonprofits, such as the Rochester Area Community Foundation, have provided mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and other devices to underserved...more
Foundation: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Nonprofits, such as the Rochester Area Community Foundation, have provided mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and other devices to underserved...more
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Influencing Social Good Through Retail
When Hannah Davis traveled to China to teach English, she noticed how Chinese workers and farmers were often sporting olive green army-style shoes. Those shoes served as her inspiration to create her own social enterprise, Bangs Shoes.