Rochester Area Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$11.2M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Rochester Area Foundation?
Rochester Area Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Mayo Clinic Group Return ($9.0M), Mayo Clinic ($748K), Otto Bremer Trust ($380K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Rochester Area Foundation between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | $9,000,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $748,400 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $380,000 | 7 | 2019–2024 |
| United Way of Southeast Minnesota | $306,849 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| StriveTogether Inc | $235,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $125,947 | 1 | 2021 |
| Joyce L Osborn Scholarship Trust | $111,834 | 1 | 2022 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Channel One Inc | $56,653 | 1 | 2024 |
| Propel Nonprofits | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | $29,700 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $16,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Illinois Public Health Institute | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Think Small | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Gorfine Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | $3,100 | 8 | 2020–2026 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2026) to $5.5M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
What grants has Rochester Area Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seneca Foods Foundation | GRANTS TO ROCHESTER COMMUNITY | $500 |
| 2025 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | PROGRAM AWARD AND DESIGNATION | $63,450 |
| 2025 | Think Small | Grant | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR PROJECT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Seneca Foods Foundation | GRANTS TO ROCHESTER COMMUNITY | $500 |
| 2024 | Mayo Clinic | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $112,400 |
| 2024 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | PROGRAM AWARD AND DESIGNATION | $60,130 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Channel One Inc | FOOD DISTRIBUTION | $56,653 |
| 2024 | Propel Nonprofits | SEEDING CULTURAL TREASURES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Educational Credit Management Corporation | FAFSA STUDENT SUPPORT | $29,700 |
| 2024 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR PROJECT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Seneca Foods Foundation | DONATE TO GENERAL FUND TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO NON-PROFITS | $700 |
| 2023 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $4,000,000 |
| 2023 | Mayo Clinic | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $206,000 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | CRADLE 2 CAREER COALITION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Otto Bremer Trust | SUPPORTING AFRICAN WOMEN | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Seneca Foods Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $250 |
| 2022 | Joyce L Osborn Scholarship Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $111,834 |
| 2022 | Mayo Clinic | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $104,000 |
| 2022 | StriveTogether Inc | Challenge Fund | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Gorfine Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Seneca Foods Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $250 |
| 2021 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $5,000,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | DESIGNATIONS AND PROGRAM AWARD | $183,269 |
| 2021 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $125,947 |
| 2021 | StriveTogether Inc | Challenge Fund | $80,000 |
| 2021 | Otto Bremer Trust | CRADLE 2 CAREER COALITION | $75,000 |
| 2021 | Otto Bremer Trust | ROCHESTER NONPROFIT CONSORTIUM | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Mayo Clinic | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rochester Area Foundation?
Rochester Area Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Mayo Clinic Group Return ($9.0M), Mayo Clinic ($748K), Otto Bremer Trust ($380K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Rochester Area Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Rochester Area Foundation's largest funder?
Mayo Clinic Group Return is the largest recorded funder of Rochester Area Foundation, with $9.0M across 2 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Rochester Area Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Rochester Area Foundation across 42 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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