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Greater Rochester Health Foundation

Rochester, NY

Greater Rochester Health Foundation funds nonprofit and community-led work to improve health and wellbeing, advance health equity, and address health needs across nine counties in the Greater Rochester region of New York. Grants vary widely: its 2024 median award was $5,000, while several programs offer up to $75,000 and community event grants up to $5,000. It invites proposals through its grant opportunities; applicants must meet its eligibility criteria.

Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation

West Henrietta, NY

The foundation supports charitable organizations and activities addressing local needs, including food assistance, youth services, arts and culture, and animal welfare, within the Greater Rochester, New York area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,250. It accepts letter requests, and no application deadline is stated.

Glover-Crask Charitable Ta

Brooklyn, OH

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Rochester, New York area, with general operating support among its stated purposes. Its 2024 filing reports one grant of $1,056,988, and it accepts written applications; no deadline is listed.

Joseph & Irene Skalny Char Tr (Live) 38370010

New York, NY

The Kilian J and Caroline F Schmitt

Pittsford, NY

The foundation supports health care, higher education, human services, medical research, and performing arts projects, but not operating expenses; it generally considers eligible nonprofits in Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Genesee counties. In 2025, grants ranged from $7,500 to $300,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts applications through an online portal, with submissions received before January 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 eligible for consideration at the next meeting.

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester, NY

Rochester Area Community Foundation funds charitable programs and projects in areas including upward mobility, arts and culture, environmental justice, education, equity, and aging, primarily across eight upstate New York counties. Its competitive grants typically range from $500 to $50,000, though reported grants vary more widely; its materials do not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Gannett Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.

The Fournier Family Charitable Foundation

Rochester, NY

Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation

Rochester, NY

The Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents of Monroe and Yates counties, especially Rochester, with support for children, families, older adults, health care, and economic security. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $208,250, with a median of $20,000. It accepts applications year-round; organizations without a recent grant or seeking substantially changed support must first submit a letter of inquiry.

Charles J & Burton S August Family

Rochester, NY

The foundation supports Greater Rochester 501(c)(3) nonprofits with health and human services projects, capital improvements, and other one-time needs that benefit local residents; it does not fund annual operating costs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications for qualifying needs, with no required format stated.

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.

United Way of Greater Rochester and

Rochester, NY

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes funds health and human services, with a focus on youth opportunity, financial security, health, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,001 to $871,769, with a median of $14,866; funding serves Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Wyoming counties in New York. The profile describes specific grant opportunities and application periods but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.