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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.
Recent News
May 2023 News Leaf
Stay up to date with our May 2023 newsletter! Click the image below to read.
2022 Annual Report Available
We are proud to share our 2022 annual report with you! Click the image below to learn how we put philanthropy in action last year.
January 2023 News Leaf
Stay Up to Date with our January 2023 News Leaf Click the image below to read it!
October 2022 News Leaf
Stay Up to Date with our October 2022 News Leaf Click the image below to read it!
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...
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