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
Cayuga Fund now Accepting Grant Applications for 2026
The Cayuga Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2026 from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, ...
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 ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...
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 ...
Community Foundation Announces New Black Equity & Excellence Council Member
The Central New York Community Foundation welcomes a new Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory ...
More Than $765,000 Distributed to CNY Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed more than $765,000 in grants from our ...
Free Capacity-Building Opportunity for Central New York Nonprofits
As we approach our 100-year anniversary in 2027, we are expanding our support for nonprofit ...
We Are Enough: Empowering Voice, Enhancing Creativity and Promoting Belonging at OnTECH Charter High School
Hear from Ellen Eagen, founder and head of school at OnTECH Charter High School, as ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...
Cayuga Fund now Accepting Grant Applications for 2026
The Cayuga Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2026 from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, ...
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 ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...
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 ...
Community Foundation Announces New Black Equity & Excellence Council Member
The Central New York Community Foundation welcomes a new Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory ...
More Than $765,000 Distributed to CNY Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed more than $765,000 in grants from our ...
Free Capacity-Building Opportunity for Central New York Nonprofits
As we approach our 100-year anniversary in 2027, we are expanding our support for nonprofit ...
We Are Enough: Empowering Voice, Enhancing Creativity and Promoting Belonging at OnTECH Charter High School
Hear from Ellen Eagen, founder and head of school at OnTECH Charter High School, as ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...