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Central New York Community Foundation Inc.
The Central New York Community Foundation connects the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to enhance the quality of life of those who live and work in Central New York.
The Community Foundation annually makes more than $5 million in grants and provides leadership support in the fields of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environment, health and human services. Founded in 1927, the Community Foundation strives to inspire philanthropy in Central New York.
Web Address
www.cnycf.org
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The Community Foundation annually makes more than $5 million in grants and provides leadership support in the fields of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environment, health and human services. Founded in 1927, the Community Foundation strives to inspire philanthropy in Central New York.
Web Address
www.cnycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CNYCF
Facebook - www.facebook.com/cnycf
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/central-new-york-community-foundation/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cnycf/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCRCPTWdxRwd42YhiACiO4MA
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Recent News from Central New York Community Foundation
Cayuga Community Fund celebrates 10 years of giving
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Michael O'Gorman, the outgoing chair of the Cayuga Community Fund, said the fund started in 2008 with a "challenge grant" from the Stardust Foundation. Since then, the fund has partnered...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Michael O'Gorman, the outgoing chair of the Cayuga Community Fund, said the fund started in 2008 with a "challenge grant" from the Stardust Foundation. Since then, the fund has partnered...more
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park founder gifts $1.6 million to preserve Cazenovia park
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
The estate of Cazenovia artist Dorothy Riester named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient of more than $1.6 million to preserve the local public art space that Riester considered...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
The estate of Cazenovia artist Dorothy Riester named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient of more than $1.6 million to preserve the local public art space that Riester considered...more
EOH get $20000 for heating system
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
The Earlville Opera House recently received $20,000 from the Central New York Community Foundation to assist with the purchase of a heating system for its historic theater. One of the oldest cultural...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
The Earlville Opera House recently received $20,000 from the Central New York Community Foundation to assist with the purchase of a heating system for its historic theater. One of the oldest cultural...more
The Pulaski Fund Thanks You for Your Support
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Through the union of individual donations, the support of the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust and the expert management of the Central New York Community Foundation, more than $315,000 in grants has...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Through the union of individual donations, the support of the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust and the expert management of the Central New York Community Foundation, more than $315,000 in grants has...more
Central New York Community Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
“We are excited to be funding three nonprofit organizations serving Madison County during this grant round,” said Robyn Smith, program officer at the Central New York Community Foundation. “The...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
“We are excited to be funding three nonprofit organizations serving Madison County during this grant round,” said Robyn Smith, program officer at the Central New York Community Foundation. “The...more
Grant helps Positivity Project progess in expanding
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Each day, Syracuse teachers set aside time to teach different character strengths like optimism, openness and gratitude. Recently, the Central New York Community Foundation awarded a $24,000 grant to...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Each day, Syracuse teachers set aside time to teach different character strengths like optimism, openness and gratitude. Recently, the Central New York Community Foundation awarded a $24,000 grant to...more
Positivity Project expanded in Syracuse city schools
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation recently awarded a $24,000 grant to the Positivity Project to expand it's character education training programs in the Syracuse City School District. The...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation recently awarded a $24,000 grant to the Positivity Project to expand it's character education training programs in the Syracuse City School District. The...more
NY state, foundations poured money into Syracuse grocery that has closed. Again.
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Its main promoter was the Southside Community Coalition, a group initially organized by Syracuse University. The market first opened in October 2013 after several sources, including SU, the Gifford...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
Its main promoter was the Southside Community Coalition, a group initially organized by Syracuse University. The market first opened in October 2013 after several sources, including SU, the Gifford...more
Matilda Joslyn Gage opera to premiere next month in Syracuse
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
This fully-staged production with orchestra is made possible in part with funds from the Central New York Community Foundation. Several in the cast are CNY natives who have performed nationally and...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation
This fully-staged production with orchestra is made possible in part with funds from the Central New York Community Foundation. Several in the cast are CNY natives who have performed nationally and...more
Charities, nonprofits brace for potential impact of GOP tax reform plan
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
Peter Dunn, president and CEO of Central New York Community Foundation, Inc., said that the proposed tax law will play a role in incentivizing the timing and the size of giving. The issue, however,...more
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
Peter Dunn, president and CEO of Central New York Community Foundation, Inc., said that the proposed tax law will play a role in incentivizing the timing and the size of giving. The issue, however,...more
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