COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER
Rochester, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2476777
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Rochester, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2476777
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives in the Greater Rochester area. With a total of $267K in grants paid to 39 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA BY BUILDING A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT THROUGH PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
Louisville, KY
$1.8M
25%
ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
Rochester Hills, MI
$972.3K
14%
WINNING FUTURES
Troy, MI
$340.3K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
12
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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Kentucky, and Massachusetts. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $267 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC, ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, and WINNING FUTURES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.