Our People
The Community Foundation is your local resource for philanthropy. We work daily to collect contributions from private donors, manage them to grow over time, and then distribute funding to local charities to help them thrive. We are here to serve you, our donors and our community.
Staff
With extensive knowledge of our community’s changing needs, our staff is uniquely suited to assist you with your philanthropy and charitable giving; grants, collaborations and initiatives that invest in our nonprofit community; and usage of the Philanthropy Center.
Board
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders who are responsible for managing the Foundation’s assets, developing new funds and making grants to the organizations that the Community Foundation and its donors support.
Careers
Visit this page often to view our latest job openings.
News & Stories
Nearly $1.5 Million Distributed to CNY Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,342,262 in grants from our Community Fund ...
Timing Is Everything: Mapping Out Clients’ 2025 Charitable Giving Plans
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes timing everything for charitable planning: 2025 offers a ...
3 Main Charitable Giving Changes
Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes charitable giving—raising the standard ...
Top 10 Ways to Give Smarter with the 2025 Tax Law
2025 is a rare window to maximize both your charitable impact and your tax savings ...
Resilience Comes With A Wagging Tail
A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with ...
Paper Released: An Early Warning – Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
An Early Warning: Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
CNY Community Foundation Closes on $490K Deal For WCNY Training Program
The Central New York Community Foundation's local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...
Nearly $1.5 Million Distributed to CNY Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,342,262 in grants from our Community Fund ...
Timing Is Everything: Mapping Out Clients’ 2025 Charitable Giving Plans
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes timing everything for charitable planning: 2025 offers a ...
3 Main Charitable Giving Changes
Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes charitable giving—raising the standard ...
Top 10 Ways to Give Smarter with the 2025 Tax Law
2025 is a rare window to maximize both your charitable impact and your tax savings ...
Resilience Comes With A Wagging Tail
A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with ...
Paper Released: An Early Warning – Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
An Early Warning: Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
CNY Community Foundation Closes on $490K Deal For WCNY Training Program
The Central New York Community Foundation's local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...