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


Over $16000 granted to schools in Jefferson and Lewis counties for safety initiatives and programs
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — In partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, the Safe Schools Endeavor has awarded $16,237 in grants to...more

Northern New York Community Foundation Makes $35000 Grant to Food Pantries Across Region
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to provide $35,000 in support to local food pantries and soup kitchens...more

Adirondack Community Chorus sets rehearsals for March concert
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

This concert is made possible in part by a grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation through the Kenneth V. and Jeannette...more

Nonprofit designation to aid Garnsey's animal sanctuary
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

... for their sanctuary, Garnsey's Feral Acres, but also a $5,000 anonymous donation delivered from Northern New York Community...more

Cary and Janet Brick Riverside Foundation supports River Hospital
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

(ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY) — The Cary and Janet Brick Riverside Foundation, affiliated with the Northern New York Community Foundation,...more

Church & Community Program to use $1000 donation for food
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

Church & Community Program would like to thank Northern New York Community Foundation for its grant of $1,000 for food for our pantry. We...more

#giveNNY campaign to wrap up with radiothon
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

This year, the Northern New York Community Foundation has pledged to match all donations to the campaign up to $10,000. The Foundation also...more

Cornell recognizes local alumna for bettering community
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The Northern New York Community Foundation, Jefferson Community College's Center for Community Studies, the Watertown YMCA, the...more

Sawyer Community Fund grants to aid improvements at Boonville's Erwin Park
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation has announced two grants...more

St. Lawrence County students awarded STEM scholarships by NNYCF
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

CANTON — Ten St. Lawrence County high school students have been honored as recipients of the Northern New York Community...more



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