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.
Recent News
‘Mental Health: Mind Matters’ exhibit makes it OK to talk about mental health
A new, interactive exhibit focused on raising awareness about mental health will open May 25 at Rochester Art Center. "Mental Health: Mind Matters," hosted by Mayo Clinic, and presented by Olmsted Medical Center and Rochester Area Foundation, will create a safe space...
May Community Choice Grant Voting is Open!
To celebrate 75 years of Rochester Area Foundation’s impact on our communities, we are giving special grants all year long! We’re highlighting a different aspect of “better communities” each month - and May's theme is HEALTHY. The following nonprofits have been...
2018 Report to the Community
Together, we have achieved great community impact. We are excited to share with you our 2018 Annual Report, highlighting all that we have accomplished. Thank you for your partnership and support!
Oh, What a Night!
Thank you to everyone that attended, sponsored, or donated items to Rochester Area Foundation's Diamond Anniversary Give for Good Gala! It was a fabulous night to celebrate all that we have accomplished together! You helped us raise over $60,000 for the Better...
Affiliate News: Greater Lake City Community Foundation Winter Newsletter
Rochester Area Foundation partners with a number of smaller community foundations to steward their philanthropic investments and offer additional giving options in their communities. Our affiliate foundations are all doing great work and having tremendous impact in...
Think Mutual Bank Awards $50,000 Grant to Impact Finance
On Tuesday, January 22nd, Think Mutual Bank presented First Homes Officer Shirley Lee with a $50,000 grant for Impact Finance, a program of Rochester Area Foundation. The grant will be used to continue to provide down payment or closing cost assistance to qualified...
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