Strengthening the Arts Smaller arts groups find it challenging to run a nonprofit organization while creating their art. Our Community Arts Grants help groups manage their operations better. Grants go to develop new audiences, build better boards, plan strategically and acquire technology. The Arts and Cultural Council of Greater Rochester administers these grants on behalf of the Community Foundation.

Endowing the Future Another path to stronger arts organizations lies in permanent endowment funds. These provide a stream of continuing revenue and a vehicle for major gifts and bequests. Our Arts Tomorrow program built endowments for Garth Fagan Dance, Geva Theatre Center and the RPO.  Historic Palmyra and Young Audiences also have endowment funds with the Community Foundation.

Arts and Culture Donors Many charitable individuals have remembered the arts through the Community Foundation. Anne McQuay, the “mayor of Gibbs Street,” supported music and dance groups.  Lloyd E. Klos continued his passion for historic preservation. John and Emily Castle favored music education. The Joan and Harold Feinbloom Supporting Foundation assists arts as part of children’s development.