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


Company news: Monica Merante has been promoted at CNY Community Foundation
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Monica Merante has been promoted to senior director, philanthropic services at Central New York Community Foundation. Merante joined...more

Company news: Tom Griffith has been promoted at CNY Community Foundation
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

Tom Griffith, AEPC®, CAP®, ChFC® has been promoted to vice president, development at Central New York Community Foundation. Griffith...more

New foundation head makes case for setting up endowments
Foundation: Arlington Community Foundation, Central New York Community Foundation

As she settles in as president/CEO of the Arlington Community Foundation, Jennifer Owens has a message for the local community:...more

Bolivar Road Elementary receives $2500 literacy grant
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

CHITTENANGO, N.Y — Boliver Road Elementary School has received a $2,500 grant for its Literacy Community Connections program. The...more

Bolivar Road Elementary receives $2500 literacy grant
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The coalition, which is supported in large part by the Central New York Community Foundation, is placing a special focus this year on financial...more

InterFaith Works CEO earns Leadership in Democracy Award
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The two initiatives are The Leadership Classroom, a project of the Central New York Community Foundation, which trains grassroots leaders to...more

Scrutiny, funding reignite Syracuse's fight against lead poisoning (Editorial)
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

The Central New York Community Foundation committed to spending $2 million over the next four years to inspect and remove lead and to build...more

Spotlight on Needs of People in Poverty Could Help Agencies Reduce Barriers, Bridge Gaps
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

And why aren't local agencies solving them? These questions are at the center of new research from the Central New York Community...more

Endowment created at Remington Museum by estate of the late Lee T. Hirschey
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation, Northern New York Community Foundation

“This endowment, like the already established Frederic Remington Art Museum Fund at the Northern New York Community Foundation, and...more

$2500 grant supports 4H's Ag in the Classroom
Foundation: Central New York Community Foundation

$2,500 grant supports 4H's Ag in the Classroom ... They also learn skills for leading a healthy lifestyle, as health and wellness are built-in...more



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