ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC
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The Rochester Area Community Foundation Initiatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in New York, with additional funding in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SPONSORS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PATHSTONE CORPORATION
$2.1M
32%
The Children's Agenda Inc
$1M
16%
CENTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH
$723.8K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$16.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC?
No. ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC give?
ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC make each year?
In 2024, ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC fund recently?
In 2025, ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include PATHSTONE CORPORATION, The Children's Agenda Inc, and CENTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC?
ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INITIATIVES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.