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
Syracuse’s First Black Teacher Passes On Her Blessings
Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s ...
$325,000 in Grants Awarded to Uplift and Serve Black Communities
The Central New York Community Foundation has awarded $325,000 in Black Equity & Excellence Fund ...
Driver’s License Opens New Doors for Angie Torres and Her Family
Hear from Angie Torres, Community Member, as she shares how achieving a personal milestone — ...
Long-Lasting Giving: Karin DeLaney
Karin DeLaney, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Attorney - Member at Bousquet Holstein, PLLC, ...
Three Planning Scenarios for Year-End and Beyond
Three clients, one common theme: In 2025, giving early, donating appreciated stock and using Qualified ...
Healing Through the Arts: Creativity, Connection and Hope for Kinship Families
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Grantee Story
New Priority Areas in Community Grant Rounds: Enhancing Transparency and Impact
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Granting Matters
Turning Clean Water Access Into a Reality for Syracuse Students
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Donor Story
House of Psalms 23: Finding Strength and Building Futures with Second Chance Sisters
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Cover Story
Syracuse’s First Black Teacher Passes On Her Blessings
Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s ...
$325,000 in Grants Awarded to Uplift and Serve Black Communities
The Central New York Community Foundation has awarded $325,000 in Black Equity & Excellence Fund ...
Driver’s License Opens New Doors for Angie Torres and Her Family
Hear from Angie Torres, Community Member, as she shares how achieving a personal milestone — ...
Long-Lasting Giving: Karin DeLaney
Karin DeLaney, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Attorney - Member at Bousquet Holstein, PLLC, ...
Three Planning Scenarios for Year-End and Beyond
Three clients, one common theme: In 2025, giving early, donating appreciated stock and using Qualified ...
Healing Through the Arts: Creativity, Connection and Hope for Kinship Families
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Grantee Story
New Priority Areas in Community Grant Rounds: Enhancing Transparency and Impact
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Granting Matters
Turning Clean Water Access Into a Reality for Syracuse Students
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Donor Story
House of Psalms 23: Finding Strength and Building Futures with Second Chance Sisters
Giving Voice Fall 2025: Cover Story