Enjoy our 2023 Annual Report

Better Communities for All Since 1944

Our Rochester Area Foundation

Rochester Area Foundation is a place where generous people from diverse backgrounds come together to make our communities better places.

As the Rochester area’s philanthropic leader, we award grants each year that are made possible by financial gifts from donors—people who care about the greater Rochester community and want to see it thrive. Our endowment relies on donor gifts and market growth for its success.

We lead by bringing people together to solve complicated community problems, realizing that for some issues there are no immediate solutions or simple answers.

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Coffee & Conversation: September Fraud Prevention and Scams

Coffee & Conversation: September Fraud Prevention and Scams

The Federal Trade Commission reports that consumers lost more than $10B to fraud in 2023.  We hear and read stories daily about scams and the individuals who have fallen victim. How can you protect yourself and your family? Join us for our September conversation and...

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Rochester Area Foundation is generously supported by

Associated Bank Private Wealth

Chris Kurth Construction

Wendland Utz

Premier Bank

Bigelow Homes

Wagner Oehler, LTD

KMTelecom

Rochester Title

Weather Shield Roofing LLC

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