Two women working at a desk

According to the U.S. Census data from 2016, Central New York is home to over 10,000 minority or women-owned businesses enterprises (MWBE), and yet less than 5% that are certified to contract through New York State.

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.”

Bud & Nancy Haylor in their garden

It is never too early to start thinking about estate and legacy planning

Lisa Alford Headshot

August is Black Philanthropy Month! We asked our donors how they came to be philanthropists. Here’s what Lisa Alford had to say.

Marion Ervin headshot

August is Black Philanthropy Month! We asked our donors how they came to be philanthropists. Here’s what Marion Ervin had to say.

Caeresa Richardson photo

August is Black Philanthropy Month! We asked our donors how they came to be philanthropists. Here’s what Caeresa Richardson had to say.

Calvin Corridors headshot

August is Black Philanthropy Month! We asked our donors how they came to be philanthropists. Here’s what Calvin Corriders had to say.

Man reading a book to a child

What started as a small seed blossomed into thousands of children and families around the county now practicing early literacy lessons.

Joe Lee talking into a microphone

August is Black Philanthropy Month! We asked our donors how they came to be philanthropists. Here’s what Joe Lee had to say.

A performer in costume on stage at the Rev

The Rev Theatre Company (formerly Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), or The Rev, found a way to take its arts programming on the road to use the creativity and artistry of theatre to educate youth all over New York State.