THE ROCKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOUNDERS FUND Gifts to the Founders Fund assist and support the work of the Rockland Community Foundation in meeting the needs of our community.
FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
Funds that are established to support a specific area of need.
The Andrew Norman Social Justice Fund provides fund for projects and organizations engaged in promoting peace, equal rights, tolerance and acceptance in our community.
The Arts Fund provides funds for individuals and organizations engaged in expanding the availability of art for everyone.
The Education Fund provides funds scholarships, tuition assistance and for organizations engaged in educational projects in our community.
The Environment Fund provides funds for projects and organizations working to protect our environment and to educate our community about the importance of the natural beauty of our county.
The Health and Human Services Fund provides funds for food pantries and other organizations working to alleviate poverty and hunger in our county.
The Innovative Teachers Fund provides grants to teachers in Rockland K-12 schools to provide exciting and innovative learning opportunities for students in our schools.
The Women and Girls Fund is a fund designed to respond to a broad range of community issues with one commonality - women and girls.
The Founders Circle Your pledge to donate $500.00 or more for four consecutive years helps to sustain and grow the Foundation overall. Please download the pledge form, complete and return. Thank you.
PROJECT FUNDS
Established to support a specific charity or charities.
Clarkstown Friends of the Parks Fund aims to improve and enhance a broad range of park facilities and streetscapes.
The Haverstraw Holiday Meals Fund provides funds for meals for needy families during the holiday season.
The Welles Remy Crowther Fund honors the memory of a young man remembered as the "man in the red bandana" who courageously saved the lives of many on 9/11. This scholarship is awarded for continuing education costs to a graduating Rockland County high school senior who, like Welles, has been active in volunteering in emergency services.
The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship Fund provides a graduating Rockland County high school senior with a scholarship to help with the cost of continuing their education at a four year college of their choice.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Support students in realizing their dreams of higher education or career training.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Donors may advise on which charitable organizations receive support
Fleming/Fleur Children’s Advocacy Fund gives assistance to not-for-profit organizations that advocate
for and support the well being and rights of children and youth.
The High Tor Preservation Fund provides funds to help preserve open space, environmental education and trail maintenance along the High Tor and Little Tor Palisades Ridge.
The Active Cares Fund provides funds for assistance to families in emergency or critical situations.
The Boulders Benefits Fund - the charitable arm of the Rockland Boulders Team.
The Jesse Benedetti Health Crisis Assistance Fund
Tomorrow's Hopes, The Gene and Irma Allen Fund
The Lipson Charitable Trust provides funds and responds to needs of charitable organizations in our community
ACT for Animals Fund supports groups and individuals who: Advocate for animal victims of abuse and neglect, Control the number of unwanted pets through responsible spay/neuter and TNR programs and Teach compassion for all living things through education based programs.
The Rockland Historic Preservation Fund provides grants to non-profits and municipal entities for the preservation of historically relelevent structures and spaces in our County.
The Community Crisis Relief Fund provides assistance to non-profits, families and business affected by weather, flood or other disasters.
The North Rockland Disaster Recovery Fund provides assistance to North Rockland residents and non-profits affected by weather, flood or other disasters.
The Rockland Community Foundation does not provide tax or legal advice; we recommend consulting a professional financial advisor if you have questions about a gift to the Foundation.
Donate on line with your credit card or PayPal and direct your gift to the fund of your choice by clicking on the corresponding donate button.
The Judith H. Trust Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memoriam to one graduating senior from Clarkstown High School South, who has benefited from the services of the school's Achievement Center, for his or her continuing education.