Harold Bristol

When Harold and Noni married at age 22, they started giving to charity right away. Read how their legacy fund will help them continue to make an impact that goes beyond what they could have ever imagined.

“Call me boring, but I love this area and I feel it is well worth working to preserve and enhance it,” said Bernie.

A woman's extraordinary and inspiring persona is fueled by her generosity, kindness, and responsibility.

An anonymous donor recently left a $2.2 million gift to the Central New York Community Foundation upon her passing.

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

Frank and Diane Wheelock shared a passion for giving back to their community.

When one of Central New York’s long-time school teachers passed away last year, her estate named the Community Foundation the recipient of nearly $300,000 to serve our community’s greatest needs.

Catherine Winger had always contributed to local charities but she wanted her engagement to go beyond simply writing a check. Her career had afforded her the opportunity to live a life of service, but she longed for a deeper connection to her community by engaging...