When to Give and Gift Size   When is the Best Time to Get Started?  Anytime is the “best” time to make a gift – large or small – to the Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester welcomes gifts of all sizes, at all times. Let's get started today! Contact the Foundation's staff for assistance in chosing the gift plan that's right for you.     With a gift of $10,000 or more, donors may create a named fund restricted for a specific charitable purpose in their name, their family name, in honor or memory of a loved one, or in support of a local organization.   Contributions also may be made at any time to an existing funds.