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
The Leadership Classroom (TLC) Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Five recipients received special awards to honor their contributions to local communities.
Meals On Wheel Delivers Nutritious, Personal Interactions
Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels ...
Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in Hip-Hop
Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good ...
Couple shares ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ — and Green
Music has been a lifelong passion for retired physicians Dr. Harold L. Husovsky and Dr. ...
Community Foundation Announces New Hires
The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Deraretu Abubeker as Scholarships & Student Success ...
More than $235,000 in Grants Awarded to Black-Led Organizations
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed 19 grants totaling $239,850 from its Black ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Read on to learn about the expertise amongst our team members as they drive change ...
How One Woman's Journey Fuels a Vision for Inclusive Support and Advocacy
Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences ...
Charles N. Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
With high hopes for a safe future for both the environment and the wildlife within ...
The Leadership Classroom (TLC) Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Five recipients received special awards to honor their contributions to local communities.
Meals On Wheel Delivers Nutritious, Personal Interactions
Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels ...
Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in Hip-Hop
Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good ...
Couple shares ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ — and Green
Music has been a lifelong passion for retired physicians Dr. Harold L. Husovsky and Dr. ...
Community Foundation Announces New Hires
The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Deraretu Abubeker as Scholarships & Student Success ...
More than $235,000 in Grants Awarded to Black-Led Organizations
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed 19 grants totaling $239,850 from its Black ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Read on to learn about the expertise amongst our team members as they drive change ...
How One Woman's Journey Fuels a Vision for Inclusive Support and Advocacy
Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences ...
Charles N. Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
With high hopes for a safe future for both the environment and the wildlife within ...