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 9/30/2025)

Main Investment Pool

One Year Three Years Five Years Ten Years Fifteen Years
Total Fund 9.7% 13.5% 9.6% 8.6% 7.7%
Benchmark 14.7% 17.5% 10.0% 9.1% 7.9%

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 2.3% 6.4% 8.4% 15.7% N/A
Benchmark 3.1% 6.3% 13.5% 18.0% 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

News Releases November 7, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Receives $12 Million Bequest to Expand Grantmaking in Cortland County

Gift Brings Our Community Grants Program to Cortland County for the First Time!

News Releases October 30, 2025

How to Help Those Losing Food Stamp Benefits Starting This Week

A list of nonprofit partners that are positioned to provide immediate support

Blogs October 28, 2025

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 October 23, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Documentary Featured in National Film Series

Produced by Black Cub Productions and funded by the Community Foundation, the film documents Syracuse’s ...

Sarah and Nikki headshots
News Releases October 22, 2025

New Hires Announced

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Sarah Edlund as Office Manager and Nikki ...

News Releases October 21, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Launching PSA Campaign to Combat Lead Poisoning in Syracuse

New animated public service announcements will educate families starting during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Blogs October 16, 2025

Joy, Skills, and Belonging: The Lasting Impact of 4-H Summer Camp

Hear from Scott Hudson, Youth & Family Development Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga ...

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News Releases October 14, 2025

Pulaski Fund Distributes $40,500 in Grants

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to nine nonprofits serving the Village of ...

News Releases November 7, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Receives $12 Million Bequest to Expand Grantmaking in Cortland County

Gift Brings Our Community Grants Program to Cortland County for the First Time!

News Releases October 30, 2025

How to Help Those Losing Food Stamp Benefits Starting This Week

A list of nonprofit partners that are positioned to provide immediate support

Blogs October 28, 2025

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 October 23, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Documentary Featured in National Film Series

Produced by Black Cub Productions and funded by the Community Foundation, the film documents Syracuse’s ...

Sarah and Nikki headshots
News Releases October 22, 2025

New Hires Announced

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Sarah Edlund as Office Manager and Nikki ...

News Releases October 21, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Launching PSA Campaign to Combat Lead Poisoning in Syracuse

New animated public service announcements will educate families starting during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Blogs October 16, 2025

Joy, Skills, and Belonging: The Lasting Impact of 4-H Summer Camp

Hear from Scott Hudson, Youth & Family Development Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga ...

Group of people holding a check
News Releases October 14, 2025

Pulaski Fund Distributes $40,500 in Grants

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to nine nonprofits serving the Village of ...

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