About Rochester General Hospital
Inspire philanthropic giving that directly impacts patient care and uplifts the community by expanding and improving programs, services, and treatment options to provide healthcare to all regardless of ability to pay.
Focus Areas
Patient careClinical researchCardiology/heart healthOncology/cancer careOrthopedics and spineNeurosciencesCommunity health initiativesVolunteer and donor programsSponsorships and event supportDonor-advised funds and planned giving
Who They Fund
nonprofit organizations (event/program hosts)event attendees/community participants
About Rochester General Hospital
A $60 million grant to Canton Potsdam Hospital Inc. stands out in The Rochester General Hospital’s recent giving and shows that its philanthropy can move at an unusually large scale while still staying tied to healthcare. The foundation’s stated purpose is to support patient care and improve programs, services, and treatment options so care is available regardless of ability to pay. That mission appears across its recent grants, which include both hospital-related funding and sponsorships for community-facing initiatives. The Rochester General Hospital also backed Rochester Regional Health Foundation with $3,319,195 in 2025, another signal that it uses charitable dollars to support system-level healthcare work. Alongside those larger commitments, it funds a wide mix of sponsored programs in Rochester and nearby New York communities, including health-focused events, medical organizations, and community visibility efforts. The result is a grantmaking profile that combines major healthcare transfers with smaller, project-specific awards connected to public health, care access, and local engagement.
What Rochester General Hospital Funds
Patient care sits at the center of the foundation’s giving. In 2025, it awarded $60 million to Canton Potsdam Hospital Inc. for funding, and in the same year it gave $3,319,195 to Rochester Regional Health Foundation for funding. Those two grants show support for healthcare delivery at both hospital and system levels. Its sponsorships also connect to specific health causes. The foundation gave $100,000 in 2025 to American Heart Association Inc. in Pittsburgh for sponsorship, and it supported American Cancer Society Inc. in Rochester with $20,000 in 2024 and $20,000 in 2025. Community-facing health support extends beyond disease-specific work: Monroe County Medical Society Inc. received $35,000 in 2025, and Mercy Flight Central Inc. received $25,000 in 2025.
How Rochester General Hospital Gives
The typical grant size is modest relative to the foundation’s largest awards: p25 is $10,000, the median is $16,250, and p75 is $25,000. At the same time, the recent record includes very large exceptions, including a $60 million grant and a $3,319,195 grant in 2025. The pattern points to a mix of one-time funding and recurring sponsorships rather than a uniform grantbook. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Roc2025 Inc., Rochester International Jazz Festival LLC, Greater Rochester Enterprise Foundation Inc., Rochester Institute of Technology, Intervol Inc., Yellow Jacket Racing LLC, and the American Cancer Society. The foundation also runs an unsolicited Sponsorships & Donation Requests program, which accepts requests for sponsorships and donations.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$127.8M
Total Assets
$2B
Total Revenue
$1.7B
Total Expenses
$1.8B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
Local6 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DR RICHARD DAVIS
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