Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • In Monroe County that align with the program's mission, fostering collaborat

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Consideration will also be given to initiatives that receive fiscal sponsorship from a 501 (c)(3) organization.

Other requirements

  • Projects and activities outlined in the grant request need to align with the mission and scope of the Latino Giving Circle, which is to support organizations, initiatives, and programs created by and for the Latino community to meet its needs and empower Latinos in the greater Rochester area.

Overview

The Latino Giving Circle Grant Program, facilitated by the Rochester Area Community Foundation, aims to empower the Latino community in the greater Rochester area. This initiative supports 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to reducing disparities and enhancing quality of life for Latinos. Preference is given to projects in Monroe County that align with the program's mission, fostering collaboration and meaningful impact within the community.

The Latino Giving Circle unites donors to support organizations, initiatives, and programs created by and for the Latino community to meet its needs and empower Latinos in the greater Rochester area. By facilitating and building a meaningful network of committed members, the Latino Giving Circle will inspire and assist projects geared towards improving the quality of life of those in “nuestra comunidad.”

Eligibility

Organizations in Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties with 501(c)(3) status actively working to reduce disparities affecting the Latino community will also be considered.Consideration will also be given to initiatives that receive fiscal sponsorship from a 501 (c)(3) organization.Projects and activities outlined in the grant request need to align with the mission and scope of the Latino Giving Circle, which is to support organizations, initiatives, and programs created by and for the Latino community to meet its needs and empower Latinos in the greater Rochester area.

What Rochester Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
554
Total given
$22.89M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,098–$558K
  • By dollars: New York 85%, North Carolina 3%, Maine 2%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; Geneva, NY; Palmyra, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • St Lawrence University · Canton, NY

    Higher education

    $558K

  • Friends of Acadia · Bar Harbor, ME

    Environment

    $500K

  • St Johns Health Foundation · Jackson, WY

    Health-genl,prev

    $500K

  • Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra · Rochester, NY

    Music

    $470K

  • University of Rochester Gifts & Donor Records · Rochester, NY

    Higher education

    $456K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Hispanic
  • Small grants

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