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The Community Foundation works with many nonprofits seeking to improve our community.

Organizations that have established endowments at the Community Foundation enjoy the advantages of complete investment management, administrative support, gift processing, public relations and publicity, and access to planned giving opportunities.

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1+1+1 Alumni Foundation Fund
Created in 2009 to help various educational projects and establish an Alumni Hall of Fame in Newark High School in Wayne County.
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19th Ward Community Association Endowment Fund
The fund was established in 2007 with the proceeds of a building sale to ensure the future of the organization. http://www.19wca.org
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Greater Rochester AAUW Fund
Created in 2001 as a permanent endowment to support AAUW.
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Greater Rochester AAUW/Women Helping Girls Program
Created in 2001 to support programs of the Women Helping Girls unit of AAUW.
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Association for Teenage Diplomats Fund
This fund was established in 1985 to carry on the organization's charitable and educational purposes.
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BOA Editions, Ltd. Endowment Fund
The organization created this fund in 2007 in honor of its 30th anniversary. http://www.boaeditions.org/
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Geneva Fund
Fund created in 2004 to provide endowed current support for the organization’s activities. http://www.genevabgc.org/
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CGR Fund for the Public Interest
Several donors have helped the organization build this fund, created in 1992, to support its mission. http://www.cgr.org/
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The CURE Childhood Cancer Association Inc. Fund
Created in 2009 to improve the lives of families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders.
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Dollars for Scholars - Goldsmith Scholarship Fund
Fund created in 2003 to support Palmyra-Macedon Central School District graduating seniors who are continuing their education.
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Dollars for Scholars Fund - Palmyra-Macedon Chapter
Fund created in 2003 to support Palmyra-Macedon Central School District graduating seniors who are continuing their education.
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Downtown Program Trust Fund
This fund was created in 1981 to provide support for free arts and cultural programs and special events in the city's downtown public spaces. http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/
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Suzanne Dreher Scholarship Fund
Created in 2007 to benefit the West Irondequoit Foundation.
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William and Mildred Feinbloom New Beginnings Fund for Wilson Commencement Park
Created in 2003 through a grant from the William and Mildred Feinbloom Foundation to benefit Wilson Commencement Park.
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Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library Fund A
Created in 2005 to provide endowed ongoing support for the organization.
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Friends Endowment for the Macedon Public Library Fund B
Created in 2005 to provide endowed ongoing support for the organization.
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Friends of the Pittsford Community Library Fund A
Created in 2001 to provide endowed ongoing support for the organization.
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Friends of the Pittsford Community Library Fund B
Created in 2003 to provide endowed ongoing support for the organization.
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Gay Alliance Community Center Fund
Created in 2007 to provide current and future support for planning, acquisition, renovation, and/or operations of a community center for the organization.
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Genesee Land Trust Stewardship Fund
Created in 2004 to support the organization's efforts in preserving and protecting land within the Greater Rochester area. http://www.geneseelandtrust.org/
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Geva Theatre Center Restricted Endowment
Created in 2007 as a permanent endowment to provide current support for the production and presentation of live theatre at Geva Theatre Center.
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Geva Theatre Center Unrestricted Endowment
Created in 2007 to provide endowed current support for the production and presentation of live theatre at Geva Theatre Center.
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Girl Scouts of Western New York
Fund created in 2003 to support the mission of the Girl Scouts locally. http://www.gswny.org/
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Hispanic Scholarship Endowment Fund
Created in 1990 and advised by Ibero-American Action League.
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Hugs Foundation Fund
This fund was created in 2007 to provide endowed current support for the mission of HUGS to provide reconstruction surgery for impoverished children. http://www.quatela.com/AboutUs/hugsfoundation/
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Isaiah House Fund
This fund was created in 2008 to provide endowed current support to provide hospice care. See the website at: http://theisaiahhouse.org/
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Livingston County Historical Society Endowment
Fund created in 2006 to meet the needs and fulfill the mission of the Society. Visit this website to learn more: http://www.livingstoncountyhistoricalsociety.com/
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The Gilbert G. McCurdy Scholarship Fund
Created in 1997, supports Boys & Girls Club scholarship program.
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Mercury Opera Rochester Endowment Fund
Initially created in 1982, this fund is growing to provide support to Mercury Opera. http://www.mercuryoperarochester.org/
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The Mercy Flight Central Gift of Life Fund
Created in 2010 to provide endowed current support for air medical services to communities in NY State.
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Monroe 2 - Orleans Educational Foundation Fund
Fund created in 2006 to support the organization’s educational needs. http://www.monroe2boces.org
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Newark-Arcadia Historical Society Endowment Fund
Fund created in 2002 to provide support for the Society’s needs.
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Ontario Historical Society Endowment Fund
Fund created in 2006 to provide support for the needs of the Ontario Historical Society
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Palmyra Community Library Fund
Created in 2009, this fund support the activities of the organization.
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Perinton Historical Society Fund
This fund was created in 2000 to provide support for the Society’s mission and activities.
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Perinton Pride Fund
The fund was created in 2000 to improve the quality of life in Perinton, New York.
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The Palmyra King's Daughters Cator Fund
Created in 2007 with a bequest to this long-lived organization to benefit its work helping residents of Palmyra in Wayne County.
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The Palmyra King's Daughters Endowment Fund
The organization created this fund in 2007 to support the charitable purposes of Palmyra King's Daughter's, Inc.
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Rochester Civic Garden Center Endowment Fund
Established in 2000 to provide support for the activities and mission of the Garden Center. http://www.rcgc.org/
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Rochester Guild for Special Children Fund
Fund created in 1997 to provide support for the Rochester Guild for Special Children.
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Rochester Oratorio Society Endowment Fund
The organization created this fund in 2003 to provide endowed support for the Music Director's salary and benefits. http://www.rossings.org/
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Seneca Park Zoo Society Intern Endowment
This fund was created in 2007 to provide support for internships at the zoo. http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/
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Seneca Zoological Society Fund
Fund created in 1986 to provide support to the organization. http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/
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Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association Permanent Endowment Fund
Fund created in 2007 with contributions from many donors and a challenge grant from the Bullis Fund to support youth development through sailing, swimming, and other water recreation activities. http://www.sbjsa.org/
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Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion Endowment Fund
This fund was created in 2010 to support the mission of the organization.
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Summerville Presbyterian Church Fund
Established in 2008 to provide endowed current support for the organization.
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SouthWest Area Neighborhood Association, Inc. Endowment Fund
Fund created in 1986 to build support for the organization. http://www.swanonline.org/
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Threshold Fund
Fund created in 1982 to benefit the youth-serving organization. http://www.thresholdcenter.org/
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United Nations Association of Rochester Fund
Created in 2009 to provide endowed current support in the organization's efforts to strengthen the UN system and advance the goals of the UN Charter.
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Urban League of Rochester's Black Scholars Fund I
Fund created in 1987 to support the Urban League of Rochester, NY, Inc. Black Scholars Scholarship Program. http://www.ulr.org/
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Victor Free Library Fund
Fund created in 2006 to build a base of support to benefit the organization. http://www.victor.pls-net.org/
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Created in 1996 to provide for educational programming and maintenance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site at Highland Park.
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VLSP Gary Amendola Endowment Fund
Created in 2006 to provide current endowed support to create funds to hire law student interns to work at Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County.
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VLSP Reserve Account Fund
Created in 2006 by Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County to support a panel of skilled volunteer attorneys to resolve serious civil legal problems of the poor.
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VLSP Sydney R. Rubin Memorial Fund
Created in 2006 to provide current endowed support for the Volunteer Legal Services Project's Campaign for Justice.
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Wadsworth Library Endowment Fund
Fund created in 2008 to support general operations such as book and material purchases, building renovations and repairs.
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Wayne County Humane Society Endowment Fund
Established in 2002, gifts from many donors and a challenge grant from the Bullis Fund created this fund to provide support for the Wayne County Humane Society. http://www.wchs.org/
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David Gordon Webster Memorial Trust Fund
Created in 2007 to support issues important to this young man who died too soon; education, music, peace and community-building.
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Webster Arboretum Sustaining Fund
Fund created in 2000 to provide endowed support for the Webster Arboretum located on Schlegel Road in Webster, New York. http://www.websterny.com/arboretum
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West Irondequoit Foundation Fund II
An additional fund was created in 2010 to support the work of the West Irondequoit Foundation. http://www.westirondequoit.org/foundation.htm
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West Irondequoit Foundation Fund
Established in 2004 to take advantage of the Community Foundation’s endowment administration expertise. http://www.westirondequoit.org/foundation.htm
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Williamson Central School District Scholarship Fund
The district created this fund in 2007 to support student scholarships. http://www.williamsoncentral.org/
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Young Audiences of Rochester Fund
Fund created in 1986 to support the organization’s goals and objectives. http://www.yarochester.info/
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