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.

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.”

girl plays with chickens

The Haven at Skanda (Skanda), a nonprofit organization located in Cazenovia that pairs rescue animals with children in need of support, quickly responded by pivoting its programming to support these families in crisis.

group of high school students sitting on a bench

The FM Model UN Club and the CNY Model UN Conference are helping to create a new generation of philanthropists.

Susan Furtney

On June 17, 2020, the Central New York Community Foundation board of directors elected three new members and appointed a new officer.

Beginning July 1, the Central New York Community Foundation will assume the governance of Say Yes scholarships and personnel from Say Yes to Education, Inc.

Mercy Works volunteers loading boxes for COVID relief

Vera House was about a week from its annual White Ribbon Walk when the coronavirus pandemic upended plans for its fundraising and domestic and sexual violence awareness campaign.

Sisters from the Greek community of Syracuse University pose for a group photo

In late March, thirteen sorority chapters of the Panhellenic Council at Syracuse University joined forces to raise money for those impacted by COVID-19 by using a unique fundraising strategy.

Illustration of black individuals in geometric pattern

Central New York Community Foundation is committing to invest a minimum of $1 million over the next few years through a new Black Equity & Excellence funding priority.