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Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes charitable giving—raising the standard deduction and tightening itemized write-offs for top earners, introducing a permanent post-2025 deduction for non-itemizers, and cementing today’s elevated estate-tax exemption. Here’s what donors, nonprofits, and advisors need to know...

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2025 is a rare window to maximize both your charitable impact and your tax savings before new rules reduce the value of deductions. From bunching gifts and donating appreciated assets to savvy IRA strategies and gift annuities, here are 10 smart moves to give more...

Colby Cyrus, CAPM y Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. esbozan nuestro análisis de la frecuencia con que se retrasa la financiación del Estado de Nueva York a las organizaciones locales sin ánimo de lucro. Los retrasos significativos pueden repercutir en la capacidad de una organización para llevar...

The Central New York Community Foundation's local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 deal for WCNY’s Entertainment Academy−a 28-week workforce development training program−until funding from a state grant contract is fulfilled.

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read on to learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.

The Central New York Community Foundation provided $1.86 million in short-term, low-interest recoverable grants to Home HeadQuarters to sustain critical affordable housing programs while the nonprofit awaited state and federal grant reimbursements.

August is Black Philanthropy month. See how Indaria Jones became an entrepreneur and leader of our community.

Meet Romina Mendoza, Syracuse University student and Say Yes scholarship recipient.

Meet Amy Tran, Syracuse University student and Say Yes scholarship recipient.

A new heat map demonstrates the impact of our neighborhood investments so far through the LeadSafeCNY initiative.