Better Communities for All Since 1944
Our Rochester Area Foundation
Rochester Area Foundation is a place where generous people from diverse backgrounds come together to make our communities better places.
As the Rochester area’s philanthropic leader, we award grants each year that are made possible by financial gifts from donors—people who care about the greater Rochester community and want to see it thrive. Our endowment relies on donor gifts and market growth for its success.
We lead by bringing people together to solve complicated community problems, realizing that for some issues there are no immediate solutions or simple answers.
Recent News
October Coffee & Conversation
You’re invited to join our October Coffee & Conversation session focused on civic engagement. This event will provide an overview of opportunities available in our community. Spend an hour with us and our guests from Olmsted County, and Ready to Lead. Each of our...
September Coffee & Conversation
If you missed our September conversation highlighting future financial planning, including estates, trusts, charitable giving, and 2026 tax law changes, please view the recording HERE. Passcode: QF.5xGc0
September Coffee & Conversation
You're invited to join our September Coffee & Conversation session focused on financial planning. This event will provide highlights of the 2026 tax law changes, estate planning, and working with trusts and trust officers. Spend an hour with us and our guests...
August Coffee & Conversation
If you missed our August conversation highlighting back to school and some of the area nonprofit organizations that support out of school time, please view the recording HERE. Passcode: LnPfLE0#
June Coffee & Conversation
If you missed our June conversation regarding how to protect yourself and your personal information from being the victim of fraud, please view the recording HERE.
May Coffee & Conversation
If you weren’t able to join our May Coffee & Conversation on affordable housing, you can watch the event HERE. We’re grateful for the many meaningful partnerships we’ve built with agencies dedicated to creating and preserving housing that remains affordable for...
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