Community Funds provide the maximum flexibility to future generations to determine the most critical issues facing our community. These funds can perpetually carry the name given by the donor and support the broad community grantmaking programs under the direction of the Community Foundation’s board of directors.
Designated Funds allow you to identify specific not-for-profit organizations to receive grants on an annual basis. These funds are permanent and allow you to continue to support a favorite charity in perpetuity.
Donor-Advised Funds offer a donor continued participation including recommendations of distributions to eligible charities. These funds can be created for as little as $2,500 — with cash, appreciated securities or other assets — and may or may not be permanently endowed. For more on the benefits of donor-advised fund, read the
Top 10 Reasons to Open a Donor-Advised Fund.
Field of Interest Funds support a focus area of the donor’s choosing, such as the arts, education, youth services, or almost any other area of need in our community for which a donor might have an affinity.
Legacy Society Membership gives a donor the option of deferring a gift to support future generations.
Organization Endowment Funds give not-for-profit agencies the opportunity to establish funds at the Community Foundation that will provide a permanent source of income. The funds will be invested with professional investment managers, and both the board and donors are assured that the funds will always be available for charitable purposes, even if the charitable organization ceases operations.
Scholarship Funds can honor loved ones while providing educational opportunities for future community leaders.
Unrestricted Gifts to the Community Fund enable the Community Foundation to respond to the ever-changing needs of the Central New York community.