Proud to launch Project Campfire!

Project Campfire is a groundbreaking initiative that will offer ‘camperships’ to Jewish children in Rochester, enabling them to attend Camp Seneca Lake (CSL) for free.

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Illuminate a Vibrant Community Together

Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation

Illuminating the brilliance of organizations and individuals

The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting energetic organizations who are working to turn our community into a beacon of opportunity, connection, and joy. With a focus on Jewish Life and Out-of-School time programs, collaboration and innovation are core to how we bring to life new possibilities for the region.

GRANTSEEKER RESOURCES
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Jewish Life

Let’s find innovative ways to support our vibrant and diverse Jewish community while nurturing growth and connection.

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Out-of-School Time

Let’s improve the lives of young people with innovative and enriching out-of-school time programs that create more opportunities for learning and fun.

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Arts

Cultivating creativity and imagination for all.

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Community Response

Support the changing needs and unexpected demands of our community.

Community Response
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Grantseeker Resources

Understanding our strategic priorities, grantmaking process, and requirements is your first step. This section is designed to help you assess the extent to which your organization aligns with our programs and how to best engage with us.

Grantseeker Resources
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Grantee Portal

Our online portal serves as the point of connection between the Foundation and grantees.

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Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation

Get to Know Us

From our strategic vision to our people, every aspect of the Foundation honors, and is inspired by, the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders. Our focus is on anticipating our community's future needs, collaborating to develop new solutions, and accelerating their time to impact.

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