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.

Assets and Giving for Central New York Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 279,278,951
2018 - 270,795,761
Domestic Grants

2019 - 12,411,364


    

Recent News from Central New York Community Foundation


Syracuse Stage, CNY Arts, Onondaga Historical Association each receive $25000 grants
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

CNY Arts received a $25,000 grant to create a regional one-calendar ... Katrina Tulloch writes music and culture stories for Syracuse.com and...more

Camillus resident among CNY Foundation winners
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Kimak shared she was inspired to enter the What Matters to You? Contest hosted by the Central New York Community Foundation to honor...more

Local Baby Boomers' Estates Could Have Huge Impact on CNY if Small Percent Goes to Community
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Part of the process of setting up the fund at the Central New York Community Foundation was writing a letter: what's important to her…and what...more

On Giving Tuesday, community members tell us what matters in CNY
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Contest hosted by the Central New York Community Foundation. The winning entries scored highest among the nearly 40 received from...more

Letters: Keep donations local; honor the departed Dec. 4
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Two years ago, after a powerful tornado devastated the Smithfield area, the Central New York Community Foundation made a small gift to support...more

Cayuga Community Fund gives $35000 to 12 non-profits
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, has given $35,603 to...more

Literacy Coalition of Madison County celebrates success stories, plans for future
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

... receives annual financial support from the Central New York Community Foundation and donations fromcommunity members and...more

Contest seeks creative answers to the question, 'What matters to you in central New York?'
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

That's what The Central New York Community Foundation is asking residents of Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Madison and Cayuga...more

Company news: Dashiell Martinez joined The Central New York Community Foundation
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Dashiell Martinez has been hired as a program associate at The Central New York Community Foundation. She will work with the...more

Grants Awarded to Central New York Nonprofit Agencies
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Established in 1927, the Central New York Community Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of permanent...more



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