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Philanthropy

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Jul 28, 2026

Yawman family backs mentoring, entrepreneurship at St. John Fisher

The Yawman family established a fund at St. John Fisher University to enhance mentoring and entrepreneurial programs.

SUNY Brockport’s $40 million comprehensive campaign is aimed at expanding experiential learning, scholarships and emergency aid support. (Photo provided by SUNY Brockport)
Jul 27, 2026

SUNY Brockport raises $49.6M in record fundraising campaign

SUNY Brockport raised $49.6 million, surpassing its $40 million goal in the largest campaign in SUNY comprehensive institutions' history.

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Jul 23, 2026

Breast Cancer Coalition secures $65K to expand health equity outreach

The Breast Cancer Coalition received $65,000 in grants to enhance outreach and health equity for Hispanic and Latino individuals impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers.

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Jul 21, 2026

MCC lands $1M investment to strengthen precision machining education

Monroe Community College received a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to expand precision machining training and address workforce needs in Rochester.

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Jul 16, 2026

Former ESL CEO named inaugural recipient of Golisano Philanthropy Award

Former ESL Federal Credit Union CEO Faheem Masood was honored with the inaugural Golisano Philanthropy Award by Greater Rochester Chamber for his community impact.

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Jun 22, 2026

$2M endowment strengthens physician recruitment, research at URochester Medicine

The University of Rochester received a $2 million gift from Vinod and Dr. Vinay Luthra to establish an endowed professorship supporting physician leadership and research.

RIT Board of Trustees member Jeff Harris and College of Liberal Arts National Council chair Joyce Pratt have made a $24 million commitment to the university, as the couple’s lifetime giving now surpasses $30 million. (Photo courtesy of RIT)
Jun 18, 2026

RIT boosts AI, scholarships and research with landmark $24M commitment

Rochester Institute of Technology received $24 million from Jeff Harris and Joyce Pratt to fund an AI institute, scholarships and endowed professorships.

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Jun 15, 2026

Red Cross inducts Tom Golisano into Chairman’s Council

Tom Golisano gave $5 million to the American Red Cross of Greater Rochester, funding a new blood donation center in Fairport.

Rochester Area Ford Dealers presented new Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, Inc. earlier this year. (Photo provided by Rochester Area Ford Dealers)
Jun 4, 2026

Rochester Ford dealers will again donate vehicle to nonprofit in need

The Rochester Area Ford Dealers will donate a new vehicle to a local nonprofit through the Friendship Express program supporting transportation needs.

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Jun 2, 2026

Mucci Family Foundation invests $500K in student mental health at Fisher

The Mucci Family Foundation donated $500,000 to St. John Fisher University to expand student mental health services with a new clinical treatment coordinator.

The RACF’s LGBT+ Giving Circle is led by Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, giving circle co-chair; Emily Bitgood, giving circle co-chair, and Paul Allen, grants committee chair. (Photo provided by RACF)
May 26, 2026

LGBT+ Giving Circle celebrates 15 years of community impact and philanthropy

The LGBT+ Giving Circle at Rochester Area Community Foundation celebrates 15 years of grants and community impact supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.

University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery. (Photo Credit: University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery / Paige Engard)
May 14, 2026

MAG to eliminate admission fees after surpassing $9M campaign goal

The University of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery will remove admission fees permanently after raising over $9 million in its Free for All, Forever campaign.