Fiscally Sponsored Projects
One of the key ways we expand our community impact and reach is through fiscally sponsored projects.
Rochester Area Foundation currently serves emerging charitable projects with fiscal sponsorship arrangements as they develop innovative responses to unmet community needs. Fiscally sponsored projects can accept tax-deductible donations from individuals and grantmakers while focusing on program work and fundraising.
We provide financial infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and grants and donor management. Shared administrative costs across multiple projects and discounts on training lead to overall cost savings and experienced Rochester Area Foundation staff are available for advice and encouragement.
Unfortunately, Rochester Area Foundation is not able to take on additional fiscally sponsored projects at this time.
Current Fiscally Sponsored Projects:
Cradle2Career
Every child and young adult succeeds cradle to career, through shared purpose, alignment and accountability among community partners – This is the purpose of the Cradle to Career initiative in Rochester, Minnesota. Education is a powerful strategy to improve educational outcomes resulting in healthy individuals, families and community who have economic stability with productive careers and contribute positively to a civic and equitable society.
Compassionate Rochester
Compassionate Rochester MN is a movement to raise awareness in our community of the benefits of compassionate actions to all who live, work, or visit Rochester, MN.
The overall focus of Compassionate Rochester, MN is the stewardship of the universal values of kindness, love, and compassion.
Ethiopian Community of Rochester MN
Ethiopian Community of Rochester is dedicated to uplifting the Ethiopian community, fostering intercultural understanding and celebrating Ethiopians and their heritage.
Kid’s Cup of Rochester
The mission of our tournament is to make an impact on children’s stay at the hospital, not only for the patients but for their parents and siblings. The money raised helps make children and their families hospital stays more tolerable and comfortable.
Now in its 26th year, Kid’s Cup Golf Tournament has raised over $1.7 million benefiting children at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center and Olmsted Medical Center. In 2022, with 100 golfers, Kid’s Cup Golf Tournament raised more than $123,000.
Pamoja Women
The purpose of Pamoja Women is to support East African Women and their families to overcome barriers and to provide opportunities for women to spread their wings, be limitless, and prosper.
Rochester Math Club
Rochester Math Club is a non-profit organization consisting of students, coaches and parents who are dedicated to inspire a mathematical mindset in the Rochester community. Our ultimate goal is to provide math-driven students with an opportunity to expand their understandings of complex mathematical topics.
Rochester Vidhyalaya
Rochester Vidhyalaya is a 501 c(3) Organization to promote Arts, Culture, Education of the Indian sub-continent in the greater Rochester MN area since 2010.
Southern MN Interfaith Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
Southeastern Minnesota Interfaith Immigrant Legal Defense (SMIILD) is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to ensure the availability of immigration legal services for those who live or work in Southeastern Minnesota.
Together Against Breast Cancer
Together Against Breast Cancer is seeking to improve the lives of immigrant and minorities suffering from breast cancer through education, support services, and an accepting community. We provide culturally appropriate education on breast cancer and its warning signs, including awakening self-awareness in women, promoting breast self-exams and encouraging the seeking of medical help when breast cancer is suspected.