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Arts Prevail Fund
Established by the Community Foundation to provide adaptive equipment and technology to help arts organizations reopen or resume operations, promote racial equity in the arts, and use art forms to document this historic moment in time, including the local racial equity movement and COVID-19. Get more details on the Community Foundation’s commitment to equity and a link to a webinar called “Working Together to Support Vibrancy and Equity in the Arts” at www.racf.org/Equity.Brighton Education Fund
For the immediate benefit of the Brighton Central School District. The fund is currently accepting donations in memory of Florence Eppstein.Catalysts for Change Fund
This endowment supports the region’s current and changing needs, particularly those deemed critical by the Community Foundation. Accepting donations in memory of Peter Oddleifson.COVID Recovery and Response Fund
Established by the Community Foundation to help the region and its nonprofit organizations recover from the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on inclusion and equity. This phase of funding follows the success of the Community Crisis Fund, launched by United Way of Greater Rochester and the Community Foundation, to rapidly deploy flexible resources to nonprofits disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Nearly $7 million was distributed in 2020.Racial Equity Growth Fund
Established by the Community Foundation to improve racial equity by investing in BIPOC nonprofit leaders and their career development, supporting innovative ideas to form BIPOC-led nonprofits, and providing funding for racial equity education and training, primarily for small businesses. Get more details on the Community Foundation’s commitment to racial equity and a link to a webinar called “Working Together to Innovate & Amplify Lives of All Communities” at www.racf.org/Equity.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.AAIR Charitable Trust Fund
Established by Allergy, Asthma, Immunology of Rochester, the fund supports the charitable interests of the fund founder.GRAB AAUW Educational Loan Fund
This fund, created by the Greater Rochester Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, offers financial support to women who want to further their education.Greater Rochester AAUW Fund
This endowment fund provides ongoing support to American Association of University Women.ABC Basset Hound Rescue Fund
This organization endowment fund supports the fostering and adoption of Basset Hounds in Buffalo and Rochester. Results Per Page:
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