ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Private FoundationIRS data 2021–2024

ROCHESTER, NYEIN 237250641 Website

Annual Giving

$23.4M-7% YoY

Grants

555

Median Grant

$15K

Organizations Funded

784

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Foundation Overview

Mission

We empower donors and community partners to strengthen our region through philanthropy. We lead boldly to realize a more equitable, inclusive, and vital region by inspiring positive, enduring community change.

Focus Areas

higher education scholarshipsk-12 educationyouth development & after-school programsperforming arts (theater, dance, music)museums & science educationenvironmental conservation & land preservationpublic parks & recreationanimal welfare

Grant Types

scholarshipsfellowshipsgeneral operating supportcapital campaign / naming / facility constructionprogram/project grantsindividual assistanceendowment contributionsresearch grants

Funded Initiatives

Black Giving Collective supports Black-led, community-based projects; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund provided $1,606,624 in youth sports programs 2018-2023; Community Crisis Fund raised $6.8 million, awarded 282 grants to 184 nonprofits; Five giving circles distributed more than $2 million since 2008

How to Apply

Applications managed through Grant Portal. Three categories: Equity and Vitality Grants, Giving Circle Grants, Advisory Committee Grants. Funding varies $500 to $50,000. Applications reviewed by staff and volunteer committees. Board makes final approval. Sign up for quarterly newsletter for grant opportunities.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-7%

$23.4M

Grants

555

Median

$15K

States

2023+4%

$25.1M

Grants

524

Median

$15K

States

2022

$24.1M

Grants

585

Median

$12K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$15K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$9K

25th Pctile

$39K

75th Pctile

$558K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $9K and $39K.

Largest Recent Grants

$558K

2024

ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

NY · HIGHER EDUCATION

$522K

2024

Individual Grants (Aggregated)

Individual assistance program

$500K

2024

ST JOHNS HEALTH FOUNDATION

WY · HEALTH-GENL,PREV

$500K

2024

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION INC

NC · GENERAL SUPPORT

$500K

2024

FRIENDS OF ACADIA

ME · ENVIRONMENT

Geographic Focus

$19.5M431 grants

$595K6 grants

$500K1 grants

$233K3 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$510.7M

$31.6M(6.2%)

2023

$490.6M

$29.3M(6.0%)

2022

$444.1M

$27.5M(6.2%)

2021

$471.1M

$27.7M(5.9%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.