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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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April Coffee & Conversation

April Coffee & Conversation

  Our community panel on food access will bring together local experts and organizations to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at increasing access to food resources. The panel will highlight initiatives such as food banks, meal programs, and resources that...

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March Coffee & Conversation

March Coffee & Conversation

In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities” and to provide the “encouragement and opportunities they need to lead...

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January Coffee & Conversation

January Coffee & Conversation

Join Rochester Area Foundation for the first Coffee & Conversation of the new year! In Olmsted County, hundreds of adults are experiencing homelessness. Each person's story and needs are unique. Currently, multiple organizations and agencies are working together...

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Rochester Area Foundation is generously supported by

Chris Kurth Construction

KM Telecom

Associated Private Wealth

Benike Construction

Premier Bank

Med City Builders

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