One of our most important responsibilities is the stewardship of the assets entrusted to us. We know that our donors rely on us to invest their resources prudently and to use the income produced in accordance with their charitable wishes, today and in the future. The following materials give you an overview of our most recently recorded financial position. Learn more about our investment management or view our most recent annual report for additional financials.

Dashboard (as of March 31, 2025)

 

 

Investment Performance

(Period Ending 12/31/2025)

Main Investment Pool

One Year Three Years Five Years Ten Years Fifteen Years
Total Fund 15.7% 12.3% 7.5% 8.7% 7.6%
Benchmark 17.9% 15.5% 8.2% 9.0% 7.6%

SRI Investment Pool

Learn more about our Sustainable Responsible Impact (SRI) investment pool.

One Month Three Month One Year Three Years Five Years
Total Fund 0.9% 3.1% 15.6% 14.2% N/A
Benchmark 0.6% 2.6% 17.4% 16.4% N/A

Financials

Previous 990s and financials as well as other information about Central New York Community Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting us at 431 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; 315-422-9538; www.cnycf.org. A recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website at www.charitiesnys.com or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 or by calling (212) 416-8401.

News & Stories

Publications March 26, 2026

Nicholas & Agnes Renzi

Over five decades, Nicholas and Agnes Renzi quietly invested in the Cortland community they called ...

Publications March 26, 2026

Teresa Motz | Legacy Gift Continues Mission of Hope and Healing

Throughout her life, Teresa Motz brought people together with creativity, compassion and an unwavering belief ...

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Publications March 23, 2026

New York State Estate Tax Cliff & The Santa Clause

New York’s estate tax “cliff” creates a narrow but critical planning window: In 2026, estates ...

Aerial image of Syracuse, NY neighborhood
News Releases March 18, 2026

Community Foundation Invests $1 Million in Housing Central New York Fund

A $1 million investment into the Housing Central New York Fund will help strengthen healthy, ...

News Releases March 12, 2026

Central New York Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Hires

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Rebecca Balara as Communications Manager, Izzy Foss ...

News Releases February 27, 2026

Cayuga Fund now Accepting Grant Applications for 2026

The Cayuga Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2026 from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, ...

Blogs February 24, 2026

Creating Space for Caregivers to Rest, Recharge, and Connect

Hear from Jennifer Kirchoff, caregiver and community member, as she shares how the David’s Refuge ...

Blogs February 24, 2026

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

News Releases February 24, 2026

Bequest Will Support Trauma Recovery and Hope in Cayuga County

$1.8 Million bequest from Teresa Motz establishes Hope and Healing Through Empowering Support Fund in ...

Publications March 26, 2026

Nicholas & Agnes Renzi

Over five decades, Nicholas and Agnes Renzi quietly invested in the Cortland community they called ...

Publications March 26, 2026

Teresa Motz | Legacy Gift Continues Mission of Hope and Healing

Throughout her life, Teresa Motz brought people together with creativity, compassion and an unwavering belief ...

hand holding growing money
Publications March 23, 2026

New York State Estate Tax Cliff & The Santa Clause

New York’s estate tax “cliff” creates a narrow but critical planning window: In 2026, estates ...

Aerial image of Syracuse, NY neighborhood
News Releases March 18, 2026

Community Foundation Invests $1 Million in Housing Central New York Fund

A $1 million investment into the Housing Central New York Fund will help strengthen healthy, ...

News Releases March 12, 2026

Central New York Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Hires

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Rebecca Balara as Communications Manager, Izzy Foss ...

News Releases February 27, 2026

Cayuga Fund now Accepting Grant Applications for 2026

The Cayuga Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2026 from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, ...

Blogs February 24, 2026

Creating Space for Caregivers to Rest, Recharge, and Connect

Hear from Jennifer Kirchoff, caregiver and community member, as she shares how the David’s Refuge ...

Blogs February 24, 2026

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

News Releases February 24, 2026

Bequest Will Support Trauma Recovery and Hope in Cayuga County

$1.8 Million bequest from Teresa Motz establishes Hope and Healing Through Empowering Support Fund in ...

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