Community Impact

In 2019, Rochester Area Foundation celebrated 75 years of building better communities for all.

Thanks to you, Rochester Area Foundation has become one of the largest sources of philanthropic support in the Rochester area. Since 1944, thousands of generous donors have entrusted us with nearly $43 million in charitable assets to invest wisely.

We're Celebrating 75 of Impact - Join Us!

Throughout the 75th anniversary and beyond, Rochester Area Foundation will continue to do what it has done for decades – bring people together to give gifts and create legacies for the community they love. These gifts will strengthen our communities today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP

We help you achieve maximum impact with your philanthropic giving. You can rely on us for strategic advice and administrative help with your grantmaking. We share in-depth knowledge of community needs to help donors make informed giving decisions. 

Philanthropic Funds

COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING

Strong nonprofits build strong communities.

We work to increase the capacity of nonprofits so they can better serve those in need by making grants, growing agency endowment funds, and providing education and training.

Area Nonprofit Received Grants in 2017

COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES

We are a convener and catalyst for change, looking boldly into the future to help our donors and partners address and understand challenges. We are bringing people together to create effective, collaborative solutions to community challenges.

Families Served by First Homes

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12 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901

Call Us: (507) 282-0203