Collage photos of Bob Vitkus fishing and with friends and family

When Bob Vitkus passed away last year, his estate named the Community Foundation the recipient of $10 million to support outdoor parks and recreation areas, a cause that had significant importance to him.

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We recently distributed $539,877 in grants to nonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties through our Community Grantmaking program.

Dismantling Institutional Racism: The Beginning of Our Journey

We believe that addressing structural racism and racial disparities is the first essential step towards reaching our vision for Central New York: to be a vibrant community with opportunity for everyone. But in order to partner with our community in making change in this way,...

Downtown Cortland

The Central New York Community Foundation is offering a grant opportunity to Cortland County nonprofit organizations this winter.

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The Community Foundation recently awarded a second round of grants from its new Black Equity & Excellence Fund. Grants from the fund support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.

Headshot of Kymberle Benderski

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired a new accountant.

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The Central New York Community Foundation is distributing more than $128,000 in grants to help local nonprofit organizations measure and demonstrate program impact.

Advisory council member headshots collage

The Central New York Community Foundation has launched a new Advisory Council for its racial equity funding priority.

Dashiell M. Elliott

The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted Dashiell Elliott to Program Officer.

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The Community Foundation recently awarded the first round of grants from its newly established Black Equity & Excellence Fund.