Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is a public charity based in Rochester, Michigan. It builds and administers charitable endowments and makes grants to enhance quality of life in the Greater Rochester area, including Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township.
Community Foundation of Greater Rochester at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,043
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,254
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,914
- Total assets
- $15,821,151
- +10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts applications through its short- or long-form process. The website recommends contacting Foundation staff before applying to discuss program or project funding availability. Applications must describe a program or project serving the specified local communities.
- Review Cycle
- The general application windows listed for 2026 ended on August 14. The website says general applications received after that date will be held until the first grant period of the following year. November and December are reserved for Women’s Fund applications; the 2026 Women’s Fund window is November 2–December 2, with applications due by 5 p.m. on December 2.
- Deadline
- The general application windows listed for 2026 ended on August 14.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 80431, Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 608-2804
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
Assisting Non-Profits: General Grant Over $1000
Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
Amount
More than US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Assisting Nonprofits - General Grants Under $1000
Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFGR: Women's Fund Grants
Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
Amount
Approximately US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of Greater Rochester funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 80 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s general grant program is for tax-exempt nonprofits serving Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, Michigan. Its website also describes Community Enhancement Grants as supporting projects that enhance one or more of those communities. The 2024 filing shows that grant dollars went primarily to Michigan recipients (74%), as well as recipients in Minnesota (17%), Kentucky (5%), and Massachusetts (4%). The filing states that some donor-directed endowment funds may support goals beyond the Greater Rochester area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $12K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MI | Programs/Operations | $75,516 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | — | $45,000 |
| Rochester Area Neighborhood House Rochester Hills, MI | Operations | $33,500 |
| Veteran's Tribute of Oakland TWP Oakland, MI | — | $26,000 |
| Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Rochester, MI | Programming | $20,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Louisville, KY | Nat'l Prog. Donation | $14,327 |
| Farmington DDA Farmington, MI | Economic Development | $11,500 |
| Ocdsa Family Benevolent Fund Clarkston, MI | — | $11,000 |
| The Option Institute Sheffield, MA | General Programming | $10,000 |
| Rochester Kiwanis Club Rochester, MI | Programming | $8,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,821,151 | $3,454,059 | $2,028,744 | $267,043 | 12 | $1,455,644 |
| 2023 | $14,369,133 | $2,410,617 | $2,062,152 | $204,500 | 10 | $1,167,707 |
| 2022 | $13,623,202 | $3,452,995 | $1,981,490 | $476,088 | 10 | $161,800 |
| 2021 | $14,036,326 | $3,631,776 | $2,684,574 | $1,740,673 | 17 | $1,544,669 |
| 2020 | $13,327,162 | $2,535,587 | $2,226,603 | $1,357,530 | 31 | $932,300 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the quality of life for people who live, work, and play in the Greater Rochester area by building a permanent endowment through philanthropy. Its website describes grants for charitable purposes and programs in areas including social services, food insecurity, health, education, development, training, the environment, trails, recreation, the arts, and youth.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants included Mayo Clinic, whose stated mission is to contribute to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research; Blessings in a Backpack, which says it provides weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry; and Faith Works Michigan, which says it provides volunteers to help people and organizations with repairs and maintenance.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $267,043. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $75,516, with a median of $12,914. The largest awards 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.
The Foundation’s website says it accepts applications from tax-exempt nonprofit organizations serving Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township. Applicants may use a short form for requests under $1,000 or a long form for requests over $1,000. The Foundation encourages prospective applicants to make an informal inquiry to discuss whether funding is available; this is not required. General grants depend on available funding and Board of Trustees approval. Political campaigns and activities are not supported.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Johanna H Allen (President).
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 Foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the 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 accepts applications through its short- or long-form process. 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of Greater Rochester funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-greater-rochester-morg_708ed23dec0d4201aba828744718655e
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