Who Benefits
If everyone joined together to give 5% of their assets to charity through their estates, imagine what magnitude of change could be made in our five-county region. That additional support would mean millions of dollars more each year for our local nonprofits and would help fund state-of-the-art programs of all kinds: after-school programs, arts education, safe and affordable housing, environmental conservation, job readiness and economic development, historic preservation, animal welfare…the possibilities are endless.
When you give a legacy gift to the Community Foundation, your charitable dollars are pooled with other gifts, invested to grow over time and used to fund programs that improve Central New York communities. The following stories show our grants and initiatives in action, supporting and enhancing some of your favorite causes. Now, imagine what we can do with your support!
Stories of Impact
A music program in Central New York is helping young people build confidence, connection and a stronger sense of identity. With the support of a grant from our Venture Fund, a program is creating space for youth to explore culture, learn from one another and...
Leaders from four local grassroots organizations completed The Leadership Classroom (TLC), a monthly training series that builds skills, strengthens connections and supports community-led projects. Each group received a grant to advance work ranging from domestic violence survivor support and youth literacy to fatherhood programming and...
The winning grant will help the council combine emergency financial assistance with education, resource navigation and community partnerships.