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


Performing Arts Fund expanding its arts in education program
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

“The Community Foundation has a long history of supporting both cultural and educational programs, so when there is an opportunity to combine...more

Adirondack Community Chorus presents 'The Gospel Truth' Sunday
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

... Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund, administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, for a year's...more

Community foundation launches new child-focused grant program
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation's LEAD Council has launched a new grant program. The LEAD Impact...more

Community foundation launches new child-focused grant program
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

The LEAD Impact Grant Program is aimed to help make meaningful investments that effectively address child care and early childhood...more

Community Foundation LEAD Council announces Impact Grant Program
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation's LEAD Council has committed to address child care and early...more

Community Foundation LEAD Council announces Impact Grant Program
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation's LEAD Council has committed to address child care and early...more

Adirondack Community Chorus to present 'The Gospel Truth' on Feb. 10
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

... Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund, administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, for this year's...more

Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Dinner Canceled
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

It also works to bring people together at its perm anent home in the Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our...more

Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge Awards $10000 in Grants
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation, in partnership with Community Bank, announces $10,000 in Community...more

Community foundation donates $10K in grants for giving challenge
Foundation: Northern New York Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation, in partnership with Community Bank, donated $10,000 in grants for the...more



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