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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
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
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Recent News from Northern New York Community Foundation
Community Foundation Announces Efforts to Support Nonprofits
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
The Northern New York Community Foundation is launching a $250,000 matching commitment to build existing nonprofit endowment funds.The Foundation is also introducing a new grant program to help...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
The Northern New York Community Foundation is launching a $250,000 matching commitment to build existing nonprofit endowment funds.The Foundation is also introducing a new grant program to help...more
Community Foundation Update (01/24/2026)
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Safe Schools Endeavor has awarded grants totaling $11,232 in support of projects in eight school districts in Jefferson and Lewis counties.The affiliate community foundations of Hampshire and...more
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Safe Schools Endeavor has awarded grants totaling $11,232 in support of projects in eight school districts in Jefferson and Lewis counties.The affiliate community foundations of Hampshire and...more
Community Foundation Update (01/24/2026)
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Safe Schools Endeavor has awarded grants totaling $11,232 in support of projects in eight school districts in Jefferson and Lewis counties.The affiliate community foundations of Hampshire and...more
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Quad Cities Community Foundation, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Safe Schools Endeavor has awarded grants totaling $11,232 in support of projects in eight school districts in Jefferson and Lewis counties.The affiliate community foundations of Hampshire and...more
Community Foundation Update (01/10/2026)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Columbus Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The SouthCoast Community Foundation in New Bedford has announced the appointment of Samia Walker as director of programs.The Princeton Area Community Foundation has announced grants totaling more...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Delaware Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Columbus Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The SouthCoast Community Foundation in New Bedford has announced the appointment of Samia Walker as director of programs.The Princeton Area Community Foundation has announced grants totaling more...more
St. Lawrence County Students Awarded Stem Scholarships
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
Lawrence County members of the Class of 2026 were recently named as recipients of the Evergreen STEM Scholarship.Recipients will receive a one-year $3,000 scholarship toward their freshman year of...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
Lawrence County members of the Class of 2026 were recently named as recipients of the Evergreen STEM Scholarship.Recipients will receive a one-year $3,000 scholarship toward their freshman year of...more
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
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
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
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
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