Rochester Institute of Technology
AI Summary
Rochester Institute of Technology is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $306.8K in total grants paid to 21 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT) SHAPES THE FUTURE AND IMPROVES THE WORLD THROUGH CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. AS AN ENGAGED, INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS, AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY, RIT LEVERAGES THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY, THE ARTS, AND DESIGN FOR THE GREATER GOOD.
Cause Areas
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University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INC
ROCHESTER, NY
$444K
11%
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION ALLIANCE CORP
West Henrietta, NY
$254.9K
6%
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
Silver Spring, MD
$212K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 68 grantees
- 132 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Rochester Institute of Technology?
No. Rochester Institute of Technology does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Rochester Institute of Technology give?
Rochester Institute of Technology primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Maryland, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Rochester Institute of Technology’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Rochester Institute of Technology fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,957. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Rochester Institute of Technology make each year?
In 2024, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $414 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Rochester Institute of Technology fund recently?
In 2024, Rochester Institute of Technology awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INC, SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION ALLIANCE CORP, and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Rochester Institute of Technology?
Rochester Institute of Technology does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.