Greater Rochester Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Greater Rochester Health Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.0 million in 204 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $969,998. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.0 million
- Number of grants204
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$969,998
- Assets$274 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.3 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.3 million | 190 | $261 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 204 | $274 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Greater Rochester Health Foundation 255 East Avenue Suite 402, Rochester, NY 14604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 258-1799 |
| What to submit, deadlines | (see statement) |
| Restrictions | All grants made by the greater rochester health foundation must meet published eligibility criteria including, but not limited to, being a tax-exempt organization in good standing with the state of New York. Applicants must be located in the nine counties served by the health foundation or primarily serve the nine counties of focus of the health foundation. In accordance with the health foundation certificate of incorporation, all grants must seek to improve the health and wellbeing of the region. In addition, grants must align with the health foundation mission, values, and strategies. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Greater Rochester Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 202 | $8.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $969,998 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Parent Leadership Institute | Healthy Futures | $969,998 |
| Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency dba Common Ground Health | Healthy Futures | $744,992 |
| Perinatal Network of Monroe County | Healthy Futures | $650,000 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Healthy Futures | $300,000 |
| Society for the Protection & Care of Children | Healthy Futures | $300,000 |
| Villa of Hope | Responsive Grants | $204,089 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County | Neighborhood Health Status Improvement | $195,000 |
| S2AY Rural Health Network - DBA Pivotal Public Health Partnership | Neighborhood Health Status Improvement | $195,000 |
| Society for the Protection & Care of Children | Responsive Grants | $194,809 |
| Endless Highway Inc | Responsive Grants | $193,294 |
| Western New York Independent Living Inc | Responsive Grants | $174,268 |
| Coordinated Care Services Inc | Collaborative | $155,000 |
| Rochester refugee Resettlement Services Inc | Responsive Grants | $154,697 |
| The Father Laurence-Larry-Tracy Advocacy Center | Responsive Grants | $153,023 |
| Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency dba Common Ground Health | Racial Health Equity | $150,000 |
| ROCovery Fitness | Responsive Grants | $131,592 |
| Volunteers of America of Western New York Inc | Responsive Grants | $127,604 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Racial Health Equity | $125,000 |
| Sodus Central School District | Responsive Grants | $125,000 |
| Dundee Fresh Grocery Inc | Responsive Grants | $118,672 |
| S2AY Rural Health Network - DBA Pivotal Public Health Partnership | Responsive Grants | $118,131 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Responsive Grants | $112,000 |
| Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy Inc | Responsive Grants | $105,296 |
| Partners in Community Development | Responsive Grants | $100,233 |
| Hope585 | Responsive Grants | $100,000 |
| Millys Pantry | Responsive Grants | $100,000 |
| United Way of Orleans County | Responsive Grants | $99,978 |
| Ibero-American Action League Inc | Healthy Futures | $95,000 |
| Coordinated Care Services Inc | For Greater Rochester Parent Leadership Training Institute for Charitable purposes - Healthy Futures | $90,000 |
| Worker Justice Center of New York | Responsive Grants | $89,725 |
| Interdenominational Health Ministry Coalition | Collaborative | $86,124 |
| Fatherhood Connection Inc | Healthy Futures | $85,000 |
| Rochester Spinal Association | Responsive Grants | $82,864 |
| The Childrens Agenda | Healthy Futures | $80,000 |
| Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency dba Common Ground Health | Collaborative | $75,000 |
| HCR - Home Care of Rochester | Collaborative | $75,000 |
| Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts | Responsive Grants | $72,450 |
| Adaptt Rochester Inc | Racial Health Equity | $70,000 |
| Children's Institute Inc | For Roc the Future for charitable purposes - Healthy Futures | $70,000 |
| The Center For Youth Services Inc | Healthy Futures | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Kuhlenbeck
- Justin Rand
- Sanford Mayer MD
- Chenoa Maye
- Christine Wagner SSJ
- Connie O Walker
- Hezekiah Simmons
- James C Simmons
- Jose Canario MD
- Kenneth Hines
- Linda Clark MD Ms
- Michael A Scharf MD
- Paul Pettit
- SADY Alvarado-Fischer
- Sage Gerling
Questions people ask
Does Greater Rochester Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: (see statement).
How much does Greater Rochester Health Foundation give?
$9.0 million in tax year 2024, across 204 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Greater Rochester Health Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Kuhlenbeck (President & Ceo), Justin Rand (VP & Chief Financial Officer), Sanford Mayer MD (BOARD CHAIR (Through July 2024) / BOARD MEMBER) and Chenoa Maye (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Greater Rochester Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.