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.
For 15 years, the LGBT+ Giving Circle has supported LGBTQ+ organizations in Rochester, building a more inclusive and equitable community for all. 🏳️🌈
Whether you’ve been with us from the start or are interested in learning how to get involved, join us June 10 at Fairport Brewing Company to celebrate our 15th anniversary, honor our 2026 grantees, and look ahead to the future of LGBTQ+ philanthropy.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted."Juneteenth is more than a holiday. It's a testament to resilience, freedom and the strength of people who never gave up," said Nikia Washington, Juneteenth festival coordinator. "And here in Rochester, we show up for that, and we always have."
This year, Rochester Area Community Foundation is joining forces with the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission as official organizers of the Rochester's Juneteenth Festival and Parade.
Experience two days of cultural celebrations and activities, family-friendly activities for all ages, and special guest singer, Danielle Ponder.
This festival is powered by the people of Rochester. Whether you want to volunteer, participate in the parade, become a vendor, or simply attend, we want you with us as we celebrate our community’s strength and resilience.
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2026 Juneteenth Festival - Rochester Area Community Foundation
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The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Rochester Area Community Foundation invite you to the Juneteenth Festival, June 19-20, 2026.The Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging exists to help older adults in Genesee County stay independent as long as possible.
The fund was established by a school librarian, Roxanne Marshall, who recognized the importance of transportation, in-home services, and connection while caring for her mother, Muriel. Roxanne imagined a world in which services would come to your door and help you get where you needed to go: the grocery store, the doctor, the senior center, or Niagara Falls. Roxanne chose the Community Foundation to steward that vision.
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Join us on Wednesday, June 24th for Evening out with Jazz -– a night filled with elevated bites, summer drinks, live music, and prime access to post-event performances. 🎶
Every ticket supports our Arts & Culture Fund, ensuring our region remains a hub for artistic excellence and creative expression. RSVP here: ... See MoreSee Less
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Here, funds aren't viewed as lines on a balance sheet, but as the living history and future aspirations of our neighbors. Your vision is our "North Star."
Donor-advised funds are a versatile giving tool, but the cautionary examples in the news have something critical in common: they reflect high-volume, transactional providers. Community foundations are different: accredited, relationship-based, focused on the community, and built for permanence.
For most donors, giving isn't about the fine print; it is about a promise. While the legal ownership of a donor-advised fund sits with the foundation, accredited organizations use donor intent to ensure your gift serves the specific purpose you envisioned for generations.
Simeon Banister, Rochester Area Community Foundation president & CEO, spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the covenant between a community foundation and its donor-advised fundholders.
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A Lawsuit Raises Questions About Popular Tax-Saving Charity Funds
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It’s not clear what legal rights charitable givers to donor-advised funds have.Meet the LGBT+ Giving Circle's 2025 grant recipients!
Now through May 15th, your donation makes twice the impact thanks to a generous donor match. Donate to help support LGBT+ led organizations and initiatives in our region:
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It may be the final day of Earth Month, but your sustainable habits can last year-round.
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Meet a program officer! Annette Jiménez Gleason is a mover and shaker in Rochester, co-founder of the Latino Giving Circle, former journalist, and for the last eight years, has been using grantmaking to improve access to the arts, historic preservation, and the environment.
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Staff Spotlight: Annette Jiménez Gleason - Rochester Area Community Foundation
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Annette Jiménez Gleason uses grantmaking to address inequities and improve access in arts & culture, historic preservation, and environment justice and sustainability.