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Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

Public charity · Grantmaker Rochester, MI EIN: 38-2476777 Website

The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is a public charity based in Rochester, Michigan. Formed in 1983, it builds a permanent endowment through philanthropy and supports quality of life in the Greater Rochester area through grants, scholarships, and community support.

Key facts about Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

In short: Community Foundation of Greater Rochester gave $267K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Michigan. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
38-2476777
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$267,043
Grants made (2024)
12
Average grant
$22,254
Median grant
$12,914
New grantees (estimate)
25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024)
Total assets
$15,821,151
Primary geography
Michigan (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation’s website directs eligible nonprofits to use a short application for requests under $1,000 or a long application for requests over $1,000. Full details ↓
Deadline
The listed general-application dates for 2026—February 16, April 16, June 12, and August 14—have passed.

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$15.8M

+10.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$267K

+30.6% YoY

Grant Count

12

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+8.8% YoY

Is Community Foundation of Greater Rochester open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $21K. How we count

Medians: $26K first-time, $12K repeat.

  • 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life for people who live, work, and play in the Greater Rochester area by building a permanent endowment through philanthropy. Its website lists grant areas including social services, food insecurity, health, education, development, training, the environment, trails, recreation, the arts, and youth.

The foundation accepts applications from tax-exempt nonprofit organizations serving Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township. Its Community Enhancement Grants support projects or programs that enhance one or more of those communities. The foundation also has a Women’s Fund for local nonprofit programs and projects supporting women.

Among its 2024 grantees, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. Blessings in a Backpack says it mobilizes communities and resources to provide weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry. Michigan Sting Hockey Club says it promotes an active lifestyle for men, mostly over 50, through organized hockey.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $267,043. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $75,516, with a median of $12,914. Notable grants included $75,516 to the City of Rochester Hills for programs and operations, $45,000 to Mayo Clinic, $33,500 to Rochester Area Neighborhood House for operations, $26,000 to Veteran’s Tribute of Oakland Township, and $20,000 to Rochester Avon Recreation Authority for programming.

Review Cycle

The listed general-application dates for 2026—February 16, April 16, June 12, and August 14—have passed. The website lists the 2026 Women’s Fund application window as November 2–December 2, with applications due by 5 p.m. on December 2.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Rochester, Michigan. Its website identifies Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township as the communities served by its local grant programs. In filing year 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients, 17% to Minnesota, 5% to Kentucky, and 4% to Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

RochesterRochester HillsLouisvilleSheffieldPontiacBeverly HillsClarkstonCommerce TWPFarmingtonHollyOrtonvilleOxfordBerkleyBirminghamClawsonFerndaleFranklinHazel ParkHighlandKingston

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M31 grants2020 17 grants2021 10 grants2022 10 grants2023 12 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $267K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

City of Rochester Hills: $76KCity of Rochester Hills$76KMayo Clinic: $45KMayo Clinic$45KRochester Area Neighborhood House: $34KRochester Area NeighborhoodHouse$34KVeteran's Tribute of Oakland TWP: $26KVeteran's Tribute of OaklandTWP$26KRochester Avon Recreation Authority: $20KRochester Avon RecreationAuthority$20KBlessings in a Backpack: $14KBlessings in a Backpack$14KFarmington DDA: $12KFarmington DDA$12KOcdsa Family Benevolent Fund: $11KOcdsa Family Benevolent Fund$11KThe Option Institute: $10KThe Option Institute$10KRochester Kiwanis Club: $8KRochester Kiwanis Club$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was City of Rochester Hills ($76K). Together the top 10 received $255K.

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

69<$50K6$50–100K1$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 80 (86%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MIPrograms/Operations$75,516
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN—$45,000
Rochester Area Neighborhood House Rochester Hills, MIOperations$33,500
Veteran's Tribute of Oakland TWP Oakland, MI—$26,000
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Rochester, MIProgramming$20,000
Blessings in a Backpack Louisville, KYNat'l Prog. Donation$14,327
Farmington DDA Farmington, MIEconomic Development$11,500
Ocdsa Family Benevolent Fund Clarkston, MI—$11,000
The Option Institute Sheffield, MAGeneral Programming$10,000
Rochester Kiwanis Club Rochester, MIProgramming$8,200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $15,821,151 $3,454,059 $2,028,744 $267,043
2023 $14,369,133 $2,410,617 $2,062,152 $204,500
2022 $13,623,202 $3,452,995 $1,981,490 $476,088
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$15,821,151$14,369,133$13,623,202
Revenue$3,454,059$2,410,617$3,452,995
Expenses$2,028,744$2,062,152$1,981,490
Net Investment Income$1,455,644$1,167,707$161,800

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Johanna H. Allen as president and Nancy Salvia as chair. Trustees listed are Susan Bowyer, Pat Catlin, Vern Pixley, Ryan Price, Chad Rinke, Anita Saini, Angie Schmucker, and Russ Shelton.

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is led by Johanna H. Allen, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Johanna H. Allen

    President

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $70K (2020) → $84K (2024)

  • Nancy Salvia

    Chair

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angie Schmucker

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anita Saini

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chad Rinke

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Bowyer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Russ Shelton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vern Pixley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Willett

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pat Catlin

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Price

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beth Talbert

    Vice Chair

    Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Tisdel

    Secretary & Trs

    Trustee → Secretary & Trs, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Jason Hoffmeyer (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: John Savio (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Judy De Steiger (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Mike Mackens (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Tony Michaels (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Jaymes Vettraino (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Leon Labrecque (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Dominic Moceri (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Tim Crawford (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Johanna H Allen — President: $84KJohanna H AllenPresident$84K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Johanna H Allen (President).

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 80431, Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 608-2804
Website: https://cfound.org

Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater Rochester

How much does Community Foundation of Greater Rochester give each year?

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester gave $267K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $205K across 10 grants.

What is Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's typical grant size?

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's median grant in 2024 was $12,914, and its average grant was $22,254, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Greater Rochester that year got $27K on average.

Where does Community Foundation of Greater Rochester give grants?

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester gives mostly in Michigan: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (17%) and Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester Hills, MI (3 grants) and Rochester, MI (2 grants).

Does Community Foundation of Greater Rochester give general operating support?

Yes: 11% of Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's largest grantees?

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's largest 2024 grantees include City of Rochester Hills ($75,516), Mayo Clinic ($45,000) and Rochester Area Neighborhood House ($33,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Community Foundation of Greater Rochester?

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.

What does Community Foundation of Greater Rochester fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life for people who live, work, and play in the Greater Rochester area by building a permanent endowment through philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Rochester?

The foundation’s website directs eligible nonprofits to use a short application for requests under $1,000 or a long application for requests over $1,000. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's EIN?

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2476777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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