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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York  ·  EIN 160743140  ·  Private foundation

Rochester Institute of Technology is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $248.7M in annual giving against $2.17B in assets. This page documents the 121 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Rochester Institute of Technology — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$248.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.17B
Total assets
121
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Rochester Institute of Technology funds

Rochester Institute of Technology's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rochester Institute of Technology, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Alliance Inc
General Support
W Henrietta, NY$221K2017
Lexington School for the Deaf
Sponsorship
East Elmhurst, NY$157K2023
United Way Services Corporation
Program Support
Rochester, NY$100K2017
Henrietta Fire District
General Support
W Henrietta, NY$75K2018
Rochester Regional Health Foundation
Event Sponsorship
Rochester, NY$55K2018
Greater Rochester Enterprise Inc
Sponsorship
Rochester, NY$50K2019
Greater Rochester Enterprise Inc
Sponsorship
Rochester, NY$50K2020
Greater Rochester Enterprise Inc
General Support
Rochester, NY$50K2022
Henrietta Fire District
General Support
W Henrietta, NY$45K2022
Henrietta Fire District
General Support
W Henrietta, NY$45K2023
Henrietta Fire District
General Support
W Henrietta, NY$45K2020
Hands & Voices
Sponsorship/Event Sponsorship
Boulder, CO$38K2022
Greater Rochester Enterprise Inc
General Support
Rochester, NY$38K2017
National Association of the Deaf
Youth Leadership Sponsorship, Conference Sponsorship
Silver Spring, MD$38K2018
American Society for Deaf Children
Event Sponsorship
Washington, DC$36K2020

Rochester Institute of Technology giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$566K
2018$406K
2019$295K
2020$337K
2022$366K
2023$578K

How to apply for funding from Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at rit.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Institute of Technology

Does Rochester Institute of Technology accept grant applications?
Rochester Institute of Technology's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Rochester Institute of Technology fund?
Rochester Institute of Technology's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Alliance Inc, Lexington School for the Deaf, United Way Services Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rochester Institute of Technology give in grants?
Rochester Institute of Technology reported $248.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 121 grants.
Where is Rochester Institute of Technology located?
Rochester Institute of Technology is based in Rochester, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 160743140.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rochester Institute of Technology's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Rochester Institute of Technology. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.