Everyone Deserves Green Spaces

Protect Her Independence

Give Kids a Fair Chance

Preserve Our History

Expand Access to the Arts

Demand Racial Equity

Everyone can take action to make our world a more equitable and vital place. Since 1972, Rochester Area Community Foundation has connected donors to the critical needs of our eight-county region, leveraging financial expertise and community knowledge to maximize impact. At the Foundation, donors are partners and every gift is an investment in a better future.

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Shayla Scott, Senior Manager at MMB + CO, offers her three favorite tips for advisors looking to sleuth out valuable tax benefits and prevent unpleasant surprises for clients. She also shares her volunteer work inspiring high school students — especially those of color — to explore a career as a CPA. Hear from Shayla: www.racf.org/advisor/shayla-t-scott/ #AdvisorSpotlight #cpa #giving ... See MoreSee Less

Shayla Scott, Senior Manager at MMB + CO, offers her three favorite tips for advisors looking to sleuth out valuable tax benefits and prevent unpleasant surprises for clients. She also shares her volunteer work inspiring high school students — especially those of color — to explore a career as a CPA. Hear from Shayla: https://www.racf.org/advisor/shayla-t-scott/ #AdvisorSpotlight #CPA #Giving

Today, let's celebrate and remember our commitment to protecting the planet and preserving our environment. ♻️🌎 Visit www.racf.org/environment to learn more.
#AmericaRecyclesDay #EnvironmentFund #RecycleForThePlanet #SustainabilityMatters #MakeADifference
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Today, lets celebrate and remember our commitment to protecting the planet and preserving our environment. ♻️🌎 Visit www.racf.org/environment to learn more.
#AmericaRecyclesDay #EnvironmentFund #RecycleForThePlanet #SustainabilityMatters #MakeADifference

Office is closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day in honor of all the brave men and women who have served our country. #VeteransDay ... See MoreSee Less

Office is closed today in observance of Veteran’s Day in honor of all the brave men and women who have served our country. #VeteransDay

🎉 Dr. Tyana Velazquez-Smith, Director of Early Childhood for Rochester’s Child, was recently featured in RBJ’s Leadership Rochester Spotlight. 🎉 Read the full article here: rbj.net/2024/11/01/leadership-rochester-spotlight-tyana-velazquez-smith/ ... See MoreSee Less

🎉 Dr. Tyana Velazquez-Smith, Director of Early Childhood for Rochester’s Child, was recently featured in RBJ’s Leadership Rochester Spotlight. 🎉 Read the full article here: https://rbj.net/2024/11/01/leadership-rochester-spotlight-tyana-velazquez-smith/

October was another busy month for the Foundation. Here are some highlights from October. #funfriday ... See MoreSee Less

The polls are open until 9 p.m. Make your voice heard! To find your polling location visit: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ ... See MoreSee Less

The polls are open until 9 p.m. Make your voice heard! To find your polling location visit: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Last chance to RSVP for the Celebration of Giving on November 13th! Join us for an evening of inspiring stories and recognition of our 2024 Philanthropy Award Honorees. Register today at www.racf.org/Celebration. ... See MoreSee Less

Last chance to RSVP for the Celebration of Giving on November 13th! Join us for an evening of inspiring stories and recognition of our 2024 Philanthropy Award Honorees. Register today at https://www.racf.org/Celebration.

Daylight Saving Time Ends! 🕒 Remember to set your clocks back one hour. #daylightsavings ... See MoreSee Less

Daylight Saving Time Ends! 🕒 Remember to set your clocks back one hour. #DaylightSavings
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