Gary Germain headshot

Gary Germain

“A donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation eliminates those issues and simplifies a family’s tax plan.”

Grace Ghezzi sitting in the office

Grace Ghezzi

Charitable clients love to learn that there are many options for giving to charity that can be tailored to fit their unique needs.

The Wordens standing in their home

Mark and Reghan wanted to maximize the benefit of their contribution to local organizations and direct the money to where it’ll have the most impact.

Christine Dettor and Emilee Hatch standing in their office

“When our clients show interest in charitable planning, we feel very comfortable referring them to the Community Foundation.”

Mansukh Shah standing in his office

Mansukh Shah

“This community is home; whatever we can do to ensure a bright future for Central New York, we should do it!”

The Scolaros sitting in their office

“The expertise of the Community Foundation’s staff is second to none.”

The Pluff family at their home

The Pluffs

“The Community Foundation is helping us provide other children with the invaluable gift of hearing.”

Jim Mackin standing in his office

Jim Mackin

Jim wants Central New York to be a place where everyone can realize their personal dreams.

Oswego County Opportunities holds a check after grant from the Greater Pulaski Community Fund.

The fund will rapidly deploy flexible resources in the form of one-time operating grants on a rolling basis to nonprofits whose operations support vulnerable populations stressed by the outbreak.

Gardeners happily work at the Boces Garden.

Regional and affiliate partners are now collecting and disseminating funds for COVID-19 relief.