This fund was established in memory of Blake Richard Cognata, a 17-year old from Fairport whose mantra was "Find Your Strong."

Created in 2009 to help various educational projects and establish an Alumni Hall of Fame in Newark High School in Wayne County.

Donors contributing at least $2,100 to this fund become members of the 21st Century Club, which supports the region's changing needs.

Created in 2001 as a permanent endowment to support American Association of University Women.

Created in memory of Charles R. Adler.

Many contributors have joined Donald Kimball and his late wife, Dorothy, in supporting this fund focused on the needs of older citizens.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For boys and girls who need financial assistance to attend summer camp in Algonquin Provincial Park.

To benefit Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region capital or special program needs.

Proceeds from a former board member's pooled life income fund established this discretionary fund to address the changing needs of greater Rochester.

Established to honor and memorialize this important Rochester family with deep roots in the community.

This fund recognizes innovation by nonprofit organizations while memorializing three young immigrants who built a successful clothing business.

Created from her estate to benefit women.

To help victims of traumatic brain injury reclaim their lives.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund was established in 1985 to carry on the organization's charitable and educational purposes.

The Boomer Mentors initiative is recruiting baby boomers as mentors and building the capacity of community-based mentoring programs

This fund supports projects that unify, in memory of a special priest in Avon, Livingston County.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

In memory of a well-regarded engineer, this fund aids University of Rochester undergraduates studying liberal arts and engineering.

Created by a past vice chair of the Community Foundation to benefit the broader community and local charities.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund underwrites cultural life programs in the Brighton schools.

Awarded annually to a Brighton High School ski team member who demonstrates dedication to ski racing and to the team.

The four Dieck children created this fund as a tribute to their late father and as a surprise for their mother.

This fund honors the memory of a Brighton High School student.

A bequest established this fund to provide toys to poor children at Christmas.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For a number of cultural institutions, schools, colleges and Jewish organizations.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For environmental education in memory of a woman active in that cause.

Established in memory of a Rochester attorney to help a University of Rochester student going on to law school.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

The organization created this fund in 2007 in honor of its 30th anniversary. http://www.boaeditions.org/

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For Junior Achievement of Rochester, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, United Way of Greater Rochester, and WXXI Public Broadcasting Council.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, the United Nations Association of Rochester, the Association for Teenage Diplomats, and the John and Hon. Caroline Branch International Student Fund at Rochester Institute of Technology.

A loving mother honored her daughter by creating this fund to support programs and efforts addressing autism.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Dedicated to non-violent solutions and interfaith cooperation.

Provides last-resort assistance for the medical needs of low-income working families.

Established with an IRA distribution to improve our community.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created through the estate of Nettie Bullis in honor of her grandfather, a pioneer physician, to help a Palmyra-Macedon graduate attending medical school.

Created through the estate of Nettie Bullis to benefit the residents of Wayne County, particularly people living in Macedon and the area served by the Palmyra-Macedon School District.

Reflecting a family value of higher education, this fund provides need-based scholarships to young African-American women from Monroe County.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

To benefit St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Rochester.

Through his will, John W. Castle, Jr. created this fund to support music education programs in Monroe County.

The untimely death of a promising graduate of Clyde-Savannah High School led to the creation of this fund to help students with higher education.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Established in memory of an attorney who specialized in labor law to support programs in labor management or children's services.

Established with a gift from the Brighton High School Student Council, this fund supports the needs of young people.

Created with gifts given in memory of Peter Ciaccia to benefit a Monroe County resident studying business or accounting at LeMoyne College.

Established for general purposes by two longtime Community Foundation supporters.

A family passionate about improving mental health care established this fund to help nonprofit practitioners obtain advanced degrees in the field.

Established to honor a woman who believed in education, this fund supports graduates of Palmyra-Macedon High School who are completing a college degree that was previously interrupted.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created by friends at Irondequoit Country Club in memory of their highly esteemed golf pro.

Supports the Community Foundation's operations and its mission of improving the community.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created in 2009 to improve the lives of families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders.

A Wayne County family gives back by providing scholarship assistance to outstanding local students attending New York colleges or universities.

A gift of mutual fund shares created this fund for children?s corrective treatment, equipment or adaptive home improvements.

For the upkeep, maintenance, and operation of an historic organ at the church.

For youth services in Clyde, Wayne County.

A general-purpose fund established by the Community Foundation in its early years.

Fund created in 2003 to support Palmyra-Macedon Central School District graduating seniors who are continuing their education.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For Medical Motor Services and The Friendly Home.

Established by a bequest from Virginia Dunn, this fund carries out the charitable interests of her daughters and, after their lifetimes, will support adrenoleukodystrophy research and the promotion of equal rights, economic opportunity, and quality of life for women and minorities, particularly Native Americans.

To benefit Rochester Public Library.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For general community needs, with an emphasis on children's education and welfare.

The Community Foundation and other donors created this fund in response to a challenge grant from the Great Lakes Environmental Collaborative.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created by alumni, this fund supports minority students attending the former Rochester Business Institute.

An estate gift continues to support the community's changing needs.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created in 2003 through a grant from the William and Mildred Feinbloom Foundation to benefit Wilson Commencement Park.

Established as a supporting organization of the Community Foundation after the sale of family-owned Champion Products.

Created by a local family to benefit students from the Wayne County town of Walworth.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created by an estate bequest.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Established by a former Community Foundation employee to provide tuition assistance for students of this independent elementary school in southwest Rochester.

Family, friends, and colleagues created this fund to provide scholarships for deserving baseball athlete-scholars at Palmyra-Macedon High School.

Created in 2005 to provide endowed ongoing support for the organization.

Created in 2001 to provide endowed ongoing support for the organization.

Scholarships for graduates of Clyde-Savannah School District were made possible by a charitable remainder trust established by Esther Frost.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For the Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology Unit at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Created in 2007 to provide current and future support for planning, acquisition, renovation, and/or operations of a community center for the organization.

Created in 2004 to support the organization's efforts in preserving and protecting land within the Greater Rochester area. http://www.geneseelandtrust.org/

Created to provide current support to Genesee Center for the Arts and Education.

This agency endowment supports Geva's production and presentation of live theater.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created through the will of Emily Gillette, wife of a former Rochester mayor, this fund supports parks, libraries, ballparks, and other public spaces.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund was created by a bequest to benefit charitable projects in the Rochester area, where this businessman found success.

The Community Foundation was included as a beneficiary of this couple’s estate.

For Rochester Area Community Foundation and The Friendly Home.

A gracious estate bequest supports the Community Foundation's priority programs.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Two families created this fund to benefit graduates of Honeoye Falls-Lima High School.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund will provide scholarships for annual winners of the Greater Rochester Spelling Bee hosted by the 19th Ward Community Association, University of Rochester, and Rochester City School District.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created from multiple pooled life income gifts, this fund reflects Mrs. Hammond's interest in early childhood education while maintaining the ability to respond to changing community needs.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

A permanent endowment remembering a Community Foundation board member and his wife supports the 21st Century Fund.

Established by Fairport parents in memory of their daughter, this fund helps meet emergency needs of children and their families.

A charitable remainder trust will significantly expand this fund, which supports the Community Foundation's discretionary grantmaking program.

This noted Rochester sports figure provided in his will for a fund to support inner-city athletic programs.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund benefits women and children.

Family, friends, and colleagues dedicated this fund in memory of a woman who devoted her life to nurturing children in their first year of life.

Created by Derek's family to provide scholarships for SUNY Brockport chemistry students seeking advanced education.

Created in 1990 and advised by Ibero-American Action League.

Established to support the faithful restoration and preservation of historic structures and their surroundings, or to produce literature of historic importance.

Established in memory of a former student, this fund provides aid to an Irondequoit High School graduate demonstrating potential in architecture or art.

A prominent decorator and preservationist bequeathed her historic East Boulevard home and residual estate to the Community Foundation, particularly to benefit city children.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This acorn fund, in memory of the mother of a former Community Foundation board chair, will ultimately provide small grants to assist young people in attaining goals or resolving family problems.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This general-purpose fund was formed through a revocable trust established by a Rochester resident during her lifetime.

A couple who met at Eastman Kodak Company decided to help deserving Rochester high school students with college tuition.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For Faith Lutheran Church in Penfield.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Founded by local Asian Indians to promote understanding about India.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

A former trust established this fund to benefit secondary school students and students pursuing training at business, vocational, or technical schools.

Provides support to East High School students pursuing higher education.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Underwrites an internship at the Friends of Women's Rights National Historic Park.

A bequest established this discretionary endowment.

Created by family and many friends in memory of this prominent accountant and community volunteer to assist local accounting students attending Syracuse University.

The widow of a noted art appraiser ensured that their estate would benefit this region forever by creating a discretionary fund.

To assist athletic programs supported by Quad A for Kids.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund was created to honor Laurence J. Kirwan, a civic activist who passed away in January 2002.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This memorial fund remembers Tyler Kopp, a modest lacrosse player who always offered help to his teammates.

Established by Dorothea Landow Ingram in memory of her father, this fund supports Eastman School of Music students pursuing doctorates in classical piano.

For a number of religious institutions, schools, and social service organizations.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created by family and friends, this fund remembers Jennifer by providing scholarships through AAUW for women continuing their education in engineering or science.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

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/

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

To benefit the Hearing Loss Association of America and Hearing Loss Association of America - Rochester Chapter.

This fund provides scholarships to graduates of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District continuing their education in electronics and/or mechanical training.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund was created by a Wayne County family in memory of their daughter and provides scholarships to graduates of North Rose-Wolcott Central School.

Family and friends remember Erin by assisting other students with cystic fibrosis with the costs of college.

Created in 1997, supports Boys & Girls Club scholarship program.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For Garth Fagan Dance.

Gifts that remember and honor others demonstrate generosity across the generations.

Initially created in 1982, this fund is growing to provide support to Mercury Opera. http://www.mercuryoperarochester.org/

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

A native Rochesterian established this fund through his estate.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

The Community Foundation was one of many beneficiaries of this couple?s estate.

A prominent couple in journalism used a life estate on their home to build this fund, which will continue to meet the community?s changing needs forever.

Established by Jacqueline's father to provide scholarships to students traveling abroad.

This fund assists Yates County area charitable organizations.

A bequest created this fund to benefit children.

Fund created in 2006 to support the organization’s educational needs. http://www.monroe2boces.org

This scholarship fund for adult education honors the memory of the donor's wife.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

The Community Foundation was one of 11 beneficiaries of this estate, which will benefit the community in her memory forever.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created by a Spencerport family in memory of their son and, with the support of the local Rotary Club, assists graduates of Spencerport High School.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

To support local parks, urban greening, the awareness of nature as found in populated places, and environmental education for city children.

Established by longtime supporters of the Community Foundation to improve quality of life for the community's residents.

Longtime friends of the Community Foundation dedicated this fund to support recreational activities for those who might not have the opportunity.

Fund created in 2002 to provide support for the Society’s needs.

It is the purpose of NextGen to create an educated, engaged generation of young professionals committed to improving the greater Rochester community.

To benefit Rochester School for the Deaf in honor of the children of Sam and Vicki Campanaro.

Established to encourage student participation in Notre Dame University's Social Concerns Program in the Rochester area.

This fund was created in 2012 to support the needs and fulfill the mission of the Society. Visit this website to learn more: http://www.nundahistory.org.

This fund, established through the estate of a resident of LeRoy, Genesee County, provides scholarships for adult women and graduates of LeRoy High School.

Fund created in 2006 to provide support for the needs of the Ontario Historical Society

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

To benefit women in the Rochester area.

The will of this 1939 graduate of North Rose-Wolcott Central School in Wayne County established a scholarship fund for graduating seniors.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Originally a bank trust established in memory of a community leader, this fund was transferred to the Community Foundation to continue benefiting Palmyra-Macedon High School graduates.

A one-sixth residual interest in a living trust created this discretionary endowment.

This fund was created in 2000 to provide support for the Society’s mission and activities.

For the Love-15 Tennis Program at the YMCA.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund provides scholarships for optometry students intending to practice in upstate New York.

Created through the estate of a man active in the screw machine trade, who wanted to encourage others in that field.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

The organization created this fund in 2007 to support the charitable purposes of Palmyra King's Daughter's, Inc.

To benefit youth and preserve the dignity of the elderly.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Established through an estate bequest, this fund benefits graduates of Red Jacket High School in Ontario County (Manchester-Shortsville).

Established by the children and grandchildren of local furriers.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Established by community members to award scholarships to Rochester city school students involved in golf-related activities.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Established through a bequest by a woman who wanted the Community Foundation to decide on the best uses through the years.

For historic preservation, public recreation, and tourism at Mt. Hope and Riverside cemeteries.

To advance early childhood development and education.

To advance early childhood development and education.

The organization created this fund in 2003 to provide endowed support for the Music Director's salary and benefits. http://www.rossings.org/

Created by the Rochester Tooling and Machining Association to provide scholarships to students enrolled in the Institute.

Created by bequest to provide scholarships for students with profound hearing loss.

Established through the estate of a longtime resident of the Wayne County town of Rose to help local graduates attend college.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund provides scholarship assistance for Board of Cooperative Educational Services students attending post-secondary school.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

In Mark's memory, this fund provides need-based scholarships for juniors or seniors attending Bishop Kearney High School.

Established by a family that believes in the importance of endowment, this fund encourages nonprofit organizations to create endowments within the Community Foundation.

Established in Barbara's memory, this fund helps graduates of Arkport Central School District in Steuben County attend college.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created after the sale of a local business, this fund supports projects that increase self-worth.

Fund created in 1986 to provide support to the organization. http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/

Long-time residents of Livingston County will use a planned gift to add to this fund, which benefits students graduating from Caledonia-Mumford High School.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

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/

This fund was created in 2010 to support the mission of the organization.

Established by Chuck Mangione to honor his musical mentor and benefit the School of the Arts.

Established to help to purchase works of art to be added to the permanent collection at the school.

This fund remembers a Clarkson freshman and Honeoye Falls-Lima graduate who had a tremendous attitude toward life

This fund was established by WARM101.3, WRMM101.3 to help disadvantaged youth.

Created by descendants of Ontario County pioneers to benefit youth in Ontario and Yates counties.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Created by the organization to facilitate the transition to higher education for participating students.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

This fund was established by bequest to permanently benefit the community through the work of the Community Foundation.

Established in 2008 to provide endowed current support for the organization.

Established to provide emergency assistance to students from the Middle East so they can remain in school.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

To support the scholastic and athletic achievements of disadvantaged children and teenagers.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Gannett Rochester Newspapers made the first gift in memory of this Times-Union columnist to assist local journalism students.

This fund was created to accept donations for TEDxFlourCity. TEDxFlourCity is a platform highlighting the passion, ingenuity, talent and perspectives of Rochester area residents.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

In memory of David S. Thorley.

An estate bequest by a former elementary school music teacher in Webster established this fund.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

To honor the memory of Rosemary and Joseph M. Tomaino, Sr. and provide scholarships to students at McQuaid Jesuit High School and Our Lady of Mercy High School.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

A Rochester City School District elementary teacher and her husband created this fund by bequest to benefit children and the arts.

For James Monroe High School of International Studies.

This former endowment for a now-closed education group continues its original mission of educational development and reform in Rochester public schools.

To assist talented young people with the costs of college.

Established in memory of a U.S. Navy pilot who lost his life in the line of duty, this fund aids graduates of the Marcus Whitman Central School District in Ontario County.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

For a post-graduate fellowship program of the American Association of Neurosurgeons.

Created in 1996 to provide for educational programming and maintenance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site at Highland Park.

For Aquinas Institute.

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.

Fund created in 2008 to support general operations such as book and material purchases, building renovations and repairs.

To provide furnishings for a new library or building addition, or for a purpose designated by 2/3 vote of the officers of Friends of the Walworth-Seely Public Library.

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.

Established by a Wayne County family to promote literacy and other educational opportunities for the ethnic and minority youth of Wayne County.

To support programs that benefit senior citizens and youth in Wayne County.

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

Continues the purposes of a private foundation established in 1954 by the will of John F. Wegman.

Established by a Rochester family to assist the performance of quality music by composers.

Many friends contributed to this fund in honor of the former president of the Community Foundation and her 16 years of dedicated service.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Established in 2004 to take advantage of the Community Foundation’s endowment administration expertise. http://www.westirondequoit.org/foundation.htm

This acorn fund will support professional development of music faculty at Wiley College in Texas.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Continues the community concerns of a group established in 1893 by promoting the educational, economic, legal and social advancement of children and families.

Created by many donors, this fund supports Monroe County women returning to their education at local colleges.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Parents and friends created this fund to provide scholarships to East Rochester High School student-athlete graduates.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.

Fund created in 1986 to support the organization’s goals and objectives. http://www.yarochester.info/

Established by Dorothy Young to honor her parents.

Supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.