Nonprofit organizations house funds at the Community Foundation to help ensure a permanent source of income.

These funds, sometimes with limited time frames, are used for special projects or endeavors that benefit our community.

Donations may also be made by check. Please mail your contributions to: Central New York Community Foundation 500 S. Salina Street, Suite 428 Syracuse, NY 13202   The check memo line should be used to indicate the particular fund to which you would like your contribution to be credited. Please contact Jenn Owens to arrange for donations of other assets. Contributions may also be made through a transfer of stock or wire transfer from your account. Return to...

Field-of-Interest fundholders have chosen one or more focal points for their giving, often based on their personal interests. Funding is given to the types of causes that fundholders care about the most, while remaining flexible to meet changing community needs in the focus areas over time.

The Community Fund The Community Foundation’s Unrestricted Fund (Community Fund) provides the resources and flexibility necessary to respond to the most critical issues facing Central New York. Donate Now The Say Yes to Education Fund This fund supports the Syracuse City School District Say Yes to Education Initiative. Donate Now The Bryan M. Place Charitable Fund Bryan M. Place passed away unexpectedly in January 2010 of an aortic aneurysm.  His family and friends have organized the Bryan M. Place Charitable Fund in his honor, recognizing his substantial commitment to the local Manlius community. The Bryan M. Place Charitable Fund is a not-for-profit fund existing for the express purpose of giving back to the local Central New York community. Donate Now The Kathleen Sill Hoffman Hershberger Memorial Fund The Kathleen Sill Hoffman Hershberger Memorial Fund was established to honor Kathleen's life. Kaye bravely battled breast cancer and sadly lost that battle in June of 2009. This fund will assist young mothers who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer to access the many support services available and to help families cope during this difficult time. Donate Now The Syracuse Alumni Rowing Association Endowment Fund (SARA) Distributions from The SARA Endowment Fund will be designated to Syracuse University for the purpose of advancing the sport of rowing. Donate Now The Domestic Violence Endowment & Support Fund (DoVES) Created by a caring and enthusiastic group committed to ending violence against women, the DoVES Fund was established in order to provide aid to victims of domestic violence. Donate Now The Friends of Pro-Fac Fund A large group of fruit and vegetable growers, organized through a cooperative called Pro-Fac, recognized an opportunity to set aside funds in support of leadership development for the food and agricultural industry in NYS. These members wish to provide a consistent source of revenue for the program with annual distributions from this fund. Donate Now The KJ’s Angels Fund KJ's Angels was created by Linda Hicks’ family and friend, Cindy Squillace, after Linda’s baby boy, Kevin Jaron (KJ), passed away in 2002. It is the KJ's Angels' mission to assist bereaved families with some of the financial burdens they will face and to connect families with emotional support. Donate Now The Future Fund The Future Fund of Central New York is a giving circle established to involve and empower emerging philanthropists to make the Central New York community a better place to live and work. Donate Now The William & Helen Burke Memorial Fund This fund was established in the loving memory of William & Helen Burke. William and Helen created a lasting legacy for their family through their care and involvement within the Central New York community. Donate Now   The Cayuga Community Fund The Cayuga Community Fund was created to benefit residents of Cayuga County by serving as a source of permanent charitable dollars available to not-for-profits serving that county. Donate Now The Suzanne Civitello Memorial Scholarship Fund After Suzy’s sudden death in July 2000, her parents established this scholarship for a Fayetteville-Manlius High School graduate who exemplifies dedication to community, especially through service to children, the underprivileged or disabled, and a spirit of compassion and loyalty. Donate Now The Joel David Namy Scholarship Fund The Joel David Namy Scholarship Fund was created in honor of the late Joel Namy, who passed away while serving as a Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Donate Now The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to not-for-profit organizations addressing community needs in the village of Pulaski and the town of Richland. Donate Now The Women's Fund The Women’s Fund of Central New York is a...