Northern New York Community Foundation Inc.



The Northern New York Community Foundation raises, manages and administers an endowment and collection of funds for the benefit of the community. It uses its earnings to support a program of college scholarships for area residents and grants to non-profit organizations to improve the community's quality of life.


Since 1929, it has helped make good things happen in northern New York. The foundation serves as a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional advisors and non-profit organizations.

Web Address

www.nnycf.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @nnycf


Assets and Giving for Northern New York Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 89,483,329
2017 - 85,868,889
Domestic Grants

2018 - 2,438,876


    

Recent News from Northern New York Community Foundation


Up to $20000 Available to Support St. Lawrence County Nonprofit Organizations
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The Northern New York Community Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Council welcomes grant proposals from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects, or initiatives that strengthen the...more

Community Foundation'S Vanness Family Fund Supports Four Potsdam-Area Nonprofits
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

When John VanNess died in 2017, his wife, Dorotha, set up the John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund to honor the couple's long-standing commitment to improving the quality of life in the Potsdam, NY,...more

Northern New York Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications from St. Lawrence ...
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

Northern New York Community Foundation accepting grant applications from St.Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund.All organizations seeking grant support must apply by Friday, Oct.18, 2024, through the...more

Rock Foundation Accepting Grant Applications From St. Lawrence County Organizations
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The Rock Charitable Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation welcomes applications for 2024 grant support from qualified charitable organizations, houses of worship, cemeteries, or...more

Watertown's Library Needs New Roof
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The city is set to replace the roof of a building that was built in 1905.The playroom improvements got funding help through a $1,000 grant from the Youth Philanthropy...more

Watertown Student Receives First Heroes of Democracy Award
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

"He is a very impressive young man and a top example of a student who is inspired to be empowered to change the community." That's what Dr. William H. Kimball, president of the Northern New...more

Norwood Village Green Concert Series Continues with Local Potsdam Group €Œfoolish Pride June 13
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

It's that time of year again: time for lawn chairs and blankets to be put away, and time for concertgoers to get down to the business of listening to good, old-fashioned rock 'n' roll. The...more

Women in Business Fund Supports North Country Professionals
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The Maxine M. Quigg Women in Business Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation has handed out its second batch of grants. This time, it's going to three womenone of whom is a former...more

Community Lunch Program For Kids Thanks Nnycf For Grant Money
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The Community Lunch Program for Kids (CLPK) would like to express its sincerest appreciation to the Northern New York Community Foundation of Watertown for the $1,000 grant we recently received.The...more

Northern New York Community Foundation Announces Winners of 'Canstruction' Initiative
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

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