Community foundation · Rochester, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $13K
- Typical grant
- $5,891 to $7,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,695, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 552 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $31.1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.1M | $13K | 2 |
| 2023 | $28.6M | $14K | 1 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Mollene Benison CpaMember
- Dr William M ValentiMember
- Abigail J BennettMember
- Sujatha Ramanujan MdMember
- James H NormanMember
- Mark A EidlinMember
- Thomas C MitchellMember
- Ann StevensMember
- R Scott BurdettMember
- Francis J ClementMember
- Adam P AnolikTreasurer
- Fred A BeerMember
- David P Veniskey CpaMember
- David R Ferris EsqChair
- Carolyn G Nussbaum EsqCounsel
- Arline L Bayo Santiago EsqMember
- Rob GallinaMember
- Flor M ColonSecretary
- Ann H McmullenMember
- Patrick CunninghamMember
- Alyssa S WhitfieldMember
- Todd ButlerMember
- Denishea R OrtizMember
- Abigail A ReinhardMember
- Thomas S RichardsMember
- Langston Mcfadden EsqMember
- Gay MillsMember
- Barbara MullenMember
- Amy Vars CpaSenior vp and cfo
- Simeon BanisterPresident and ceo
- Karen KoonsSr. director of finance
- Andrew MuldoonVp of philanthropic engagement
- Berta RiveraDirector of community programs
- Erin BarryVp of community programs
- Nicole ScarboroughSr. finance manager
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Religion
- Medical care
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Restoration Foundation Us | Nashville, Davidson County | Religion | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical care | $5,891 |
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