ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Rochester Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Rochester area, having disbursed a total of $22.9 million across 2,204 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO BUILD A PERMANENT COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT THAT MEETS THE CURRENT AND CHANGING NEEDS OF THIS REGION THROUGH CREATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
3
Community and economic development
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
$10.3M
5%
SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INC
$5.1M
3%
Geva Theatre Center Inc
$4.9M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
554
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Georgia. 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 AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 550 grants, totaling nearly $22.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,200 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INC, and Geva Theatre Center Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.