One Roc Inc

Rochester Downtown Partnership Inc

Rochester, NY

Rochester Downtown Partnership (RDP) was created to facilitate placemaking efforts, coordinate marketing and programming, and lead promotion of activities throughout downtown Rochester and along the Genesee Riverway..The Partnership's goal is to increase private sector participation to better activate public spaces and help guide the revitalization of Rochester for the benefit of downtown stakeholders, visitors, and the overall community.

CDC of Upstate New York Inc

Rochester, NY

Project for Public Spaces Inc

Brooklyn, NY

Project for Public Spaces, inc. Is a not for profit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

RIT funds a varied mix of general support, event sponsorships, and education, research, and community initiatives; its NYSP2I Community Grants support pollution-prevention projects by eligible New York nonprofits and local governments. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,250 to $45,000, with a median of $9,178, and most funding went to New York, though it also funded organizations in other states. The available information does not state whether RIT accepts unsolicited requests.

Costanza Family Foundation

Rochester, NY

The Costanza Family Foundation supports organizations in education, disability services, emergency medical care, higher education, and outdoor trails, with 2024 grants ranging from $75 to $50,000 and a median of $1,000. Most funding went to New Jersey and New York, with smaller amounts in Washington, D.C., and Illinois. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Riedman Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Riedman Foundation supports a wide range of charitable organizations and also operates a fish hatchery for public education and trout preservation and restoration. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to New York, with additional grants in California, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. The profile states there is no prescribed application form or deadline, but does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Max and Marian Farash Charitable

Rochester, NY

The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation supports Jewish life, out-of-school-time programs, arts, education, and community response, primarily in Monroe and Ontario counties, as well as Jewish organizations and initiatives locally and globally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $27,500, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,156,000. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.

ESL Charitable Foundation

Rochester, NY

ESL Charitable Foundation funds organizations working in areas such as housing, education, employment, youth services, and community development, primarily in New York, in places served by ESL Federal Credit Union members. Its 2024 grants ranged from $600 to $2.26 million, with a median of $30,000; eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may apply in writing, and no deadline is listed.

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester, NY

Rochester Area Community Foundation supports charitable organizations and public-sector entities working on upward mobility, arts and culture, and environmental justice and sustainability, primarily in eight upstate New York counties. Grant sizes vary by opportunity, typically from $500 to $50,000, with a reported median grant of $15,000. It accepts applications through its online grant portal for available competitive opportunities.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations, individuals, and ideas working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work in areas such as immigrant justice, criminal justice reform, gender equity, and arts and culture, through grants around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, with amounts ranging from $45 to $15 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests by mail, email, or phone.

The New York Community Trust

New York, NY

The New York Community Trust funds projects in areas including arts, education, health, human services, community development, and the environment, primarily in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some opportunities elsewhere. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts applications through its open competitive grants program and selected RFPs or letters of interest; donor-advised funds do not accept proposals.