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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.
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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
NNYCF Youth Giving Challenge awards $10000 in grants across tri-county region
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A committee that included Community Foundation staff and a retired junior high school teacher judged and scored the applications with results...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
A committee that included Community Foundation staff and a retired junior high school teacher judged and scored the applications with results...more
Community Foundation Youth Giving Challenge awards $10000 in grants across tri-counties
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WATERTOWN — Now in its fourth year, the Northern New York Community Foundation's Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
WATERTOWN — Now in its fourth year, the Northern New York Community Foundation's Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge...more
'A Guy on a Bike' column: A link to the past, and future, on the Rivergate trail
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... York Community Foundation, the land trust is working to complete the connection of the Sissy Danforth Rivergate Trail to the Riverwalk in...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
... York Community Foundation, the land trust is working to complete the connection of the Sissy Danforth Rivergate Trail to the Riverwalk in...more
LEAD Holiday Giving Fund awards $6000 to bright the season across region
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Community Foundation LEAD Council members Aaron Naklick, left, and Kayla Perry, right, present TUNES 92.5 & 104.5 FM General Manager...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
Community Foundation LEAD Council members Aaron Naklick, left, and Kayla Perry, right, present TUNES 92.5 & 104.5 FM General Manager...more
Volunteers finish Thompson Park trail, tree projects
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Members of Tree Watertown, the Watertown Noon Rotary Club, the Northern New York Community Foundation, local Boy Scouts and other...more
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Members of Tree Watertown, the Watertown Noon Rotary Club, the Northern New York Community Foundation, local Boy Scouts and other...more
North Country Library System to use grant funding for technology upgrade
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
The grant was made possible by the Herring College Fund of the Community Foundation. The library system supports 65 member libraries in...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
The grant was made possible by the Herring College Fund of the Community Foundation. The library system supports 65 member libraries in...more
NNY community foundation donates to St. Lawrence County nonprofits
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Northern New York Community Foundation receptly presented $5,000 in donations to five St. Lawrence County nonprofits. In addition, they...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
Northern New York Community Foundation receptly presented $5,000 in donations to five St. Lawrence County nonprofits. In addition, they...more
Indian River community fundraises for backpack program, boosts school spirit in the process
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
Toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern New York Community Foundation gave the program a grant to be able to keep...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
Toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern New York Community Foundation gave the program a grant to be able to keep...more
Northern New York Community Foundation providing warmth to Lewis County students
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WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — A new partnership will aim to provide warmth to students in the North Country. The Northern New York...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — A new partnership will aim to provide warmth to students in the North Country. The Northern New York...more
NNY Community Foundation Six Town Community Fund now accepting grant proposals
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ADAMS — The Northern New York Community Foundation's Six Town Community Fund is currently seeking proposals from nonprofit...more
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation
ADAMS — The Northern New York Community Foundation's Six Town Community Fund is currently seeking proposals from nonprofit...more
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