Rochester Area Foundation
Rochester, Minnesota · EIN 416017740 · Private foundation
Rochester Area Foundation is a private foundation based in Rochester, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.4M in grants paid and $40.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 750 individual grants from this funder — $21.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Rochester Area Foundation funds
Rochester Area Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, disability services, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include disabled, families, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted County Hra HOUSING | Rochester, MN | $1.5M | 2024 |
| First Homes HOUSING | Rochester, MN | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Rochester Catholic Schools OPERATING SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $780K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Rochester Area Foundation
Rochester Area Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at rochesterarea.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Area Foundation
- Does Rochester Area Foundation accept grant applications?
- Rochester Area Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Rochester Area Foundation fund?
- Rochester Area Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Olmsted County Hra, First Homes, Rochester Catholic Schools. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Rochester Area Foundation give in grants?
- Rochester Area Foundation reported $5.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.5M over 750 grants.
- Where is Rochester Area Foundation located?
- Rochester Area Foundation is based in Rochester, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416017740.
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