News Releases
A new heat map demonstrates the neighborhood investments made so far through the LeadSafeCNY initiative.
John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York through his lifelong commitment to community, philanthropy and leadership development.
The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected two new members. The following new members were appointed to serve their first three-year term beginning July 1, 2025:
William T. Kriesel, CPA/PFS, CFP®, AEP®, Managing Member of Diversified Capital Management and Consultant and Former Member of Bowers CPAs & Advisors, was the 2025 recipient of our Partner in Philanthropy Award.
In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the Central New York Community Foundation distributed $45,000 to nine nonprofit organizations serving residents of Cortland County. Each organization received a $5,000 grant.
The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.
The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory council members: Karla Hall, Indaria Jones and Reverend DeCarto D. Draper. Jr.
Before Rosemary Bucci passed away, she named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient of over $1.5 Million bequest to create the Bucci-Deserio Family Foundation.
Our new “Universal Application” offers students a streamlined way to apply for scholarships, transforming the process from an overwhelming task into a manageable one.