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
Coffee & Conversation: Focus On Area Affordable Housing Efforts
Rochester Area Foundation has worked with many community partners to increase the inventory of affordable housing in our region. Join us for our August conversation to learn more about efforts to provide affordable, safe housing options for individuals and families....
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Two Different Opportunities
Rochester Area Foundation is now accepting applications for two different opportunities. More details are available below. If you have not applied for a grant from RAF before, or if you have any questions about either of the processes, please contact Community Impact...
Coffee & Conversation: Finances for Students
Join us for Virtual Coffee and Conversation, Wednesday, July 6th- 9 A.M.-10 A.M. Join us as John Soucheray, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones talks about finances for the students in your life. Whether you have children or grandchildren in high school or college,...
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Achieving Positive Outcomes in Our Court System
Rochester Area Foundation Virtual Lunch & Learn: How can we achieve positive outcomes for individuals in our court system? A panel discussion with Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson, Chief Deputy Eric Woodford, Olmsted County Attorney's Office, and Honorable...
Coffee & Conversation: Philanthropy Serving Unique Populations
Join us for Virtual Coffee and Conversation Wednesday, June 1 - 9:00am to 10:00am Connect with other local philanthropists on relevant community topics each month. We are excited to host a conversation with guests who will share their work in supporting nonprofit...
May 2022 News Leaf
Stay Up to Date with our May, 2022 News Leaf
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