Teamwork. CNYCF

Over the past several months, the Community Foundation embarked on a journey of evaluation that will inform the development of our new five-year strategic plan, which will take us through our centennial year of service to the region. Studies conducted by The Center for Effective...

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The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $974,280 in Community Grants and $159,000 in LeadSafeCNY grants to local nonprofits.

Dunn’s leadership increased the Community Foundation’s scope and visibility, greatly increasing its impact in the Central New York region.

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A new round of funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation will expand the replacement of lead-painted windows & doors in Syracuse.

Join us for an upcoming virtual speaking event on January 17, 2023, featuring New York Times bestselling author of "The Sum of Us", and renowned expert on the American economy, Heather McGhee.

Last month's Lead Task Force Strategic Planning focused on solutions for childhood lead poisoning.

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Over the past several months, the Community Foundation has added three new members to its team.

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Seventeen grants from our Black Equity & Excellence Fund totaling $240,000 were distributed to support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.

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This is the first time Resilia’s cutting edge training has been offered in the Central New York community.

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Per household, the average value of assets set to transfer over the next 10 years is $79,700, so an average gift of $4,000 from each household could make a significant difference!