Rochester Area Foundation

Organization Overview

Rochester Area Foundation is located in Rochester, MN. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rochester Area Foundation employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rochester Area Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Rochester Area Foundation generated $15.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Rochester Area Foundation has awarded 1,019 individual grants totaling $27,680,326. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FREE LEGAL CLINICS, EDUCATIONAL TUTORING AND DATA SHARING SERVICES, CULTURAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS SERVING COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN MARCH 2023, THE ORGANIZATION ADDED 10 NEW FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS, DUE TO THE DISSOLUTION OF ANOTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Larry Koshire
Chair
$0
Dave Oeth
1st Vice Chair
$0
Judith Wilson
2nd Vice Chair
$0
Marco Wageman
Treasurer
$0
Chris Wendland
Secretary
$0
Dr Kathy Lombardo
Immediate Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,632,391
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,550,273
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,361,075
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,182,664
Total Program Service Revenue$451,801
Investment income $625,847
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$33,983
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $641,648
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,867,977

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Rochester Area Foundation has awarded $3,619,384 in support to 115 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ABILITY BUILDING COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: DISABILITY SERVICES

$39,095

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-SANDRA J SCHULZE HOPE LODGE

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

$6,150

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

$7,920

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

$17,500

AMERICAN RED CROSS SE MN

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

$8,800

APPLE TREE DENTAL

PURPOSE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

$12,000
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