As this region's permanent endowment, Rochester Area Community Foundation helps people strengthen our community while meeting family, business and charitable goals. Those who want to "Give where you Live.SM" benefit from the Community Foundation’s unique combination of community leadership, personalized service, local expertise, and permanent stewardship. From nearly 1,000 funds, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $226 million in grants since 1972. This generosity is made possible through gifts contributed by passionate philanthropists totaling a quarter billion dollars.

Adrienne and Bertha SimpkinsGiving from the Soul
Have you noticed this striking photograph featured in several recent Community Foundation ads? If you’ve been wondering who these lovely ladies are, we’d like to takethis opportunity to introduce you to Adrienne and Bertha Simpkins.

This dynamic mother and daughter duo are the creators of the St. Julian and Adrienne Simpkins Fund, established at the Community Foundation in 1998 to honor and preserve the memory of Canon St. Julian A. Simpkins, Jr.


My Fund
This section is for existing donors with funds or accounts. Use our Stock Giving Center to add to your fund or support a charity. Research nonprofits at GuidestarLog in to DonorCentral or discover ways to personalize your giving.

Ways to Contribute
New to giving?  Discover how you can make a difference in your community by establishing a fund at Rochester Area Community Foundation.

For Professional Advisors
Find resources, news, and other important information about giving options for your clients.

 

Grants and Scholarships
Learn more about our grant focus areas.  Grant and scholarship seekers can search databases of opportunities and find application information.

  We hope this expanded website will make it even easier to fulfill your philanthropic dreams. Please let us know how we can serve you better. Contact us with any recommendations to improve this website.


National News

Helping Iowa in the wake of the flood
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News From the Community Foundation

Read the Spring 2008 Newsletter
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Matching Your Generosity with Community Needs

Our Vision Brochure
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Employment Opportunities

ACT Rochester Program Director

Annual Report

2006 Supplement to Annual Report

Make It Real (2006)
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Rochester Area Community Foundation - 500 East Avenue - Rochester, NY - 14607-1912
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