ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION
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The Rochester Area Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Minnesota, with additional support in Ohio and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIRST HOMES PROPERTIES
$2.9M
11%
ROCHESTER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
$936.7K
3%
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES MIDWEST MN WI IA
$820.1K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
125
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 FOUNDATION?
No. ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION give?
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Ohio, and District Of Columbia. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCHESTER AREA 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 FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $4.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST HOMES PROPERTIES, ROCHESTER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, and RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES MIDWEST MN WI IA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION?
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.