Ways to Give
It is likely that you feel connected to Central New York and want to help do your part to make the region better for residents now and in the future. Whether you are donating to a fund or opening one of your own, by giving through the Community Foundation, your dollars will create opportunities for your fellow community members both now and in the future. We offer the following options to connect your desire to give with the causes you care about.
Support the Community Foundation’s Work
Gifts to our Community Fund or any of our initiatives allow us to increase the impact of our grantmaking and programs. You can support us securely online or find instructions on how to give by check or other assets. Do you have a donor-advised fund with us? You can make a grant to any fund or initiative at the Community Foundation by entering the name of that fund or initiative as the recipient on your grant recommendation form.
Give to a Fund
Create A Fund
Establishing a charitable fund, either now or in the future through a planned gift, offers you the benefits of a long-term vehicle to manage your giving.
Create A Fund
Add to An Existing Fund
You may give to any fund the Community Foundation administers. Use our fund search tool to find the fund you are looking for.
Find a FundGiving Stories
John Marsellus Memoriam
John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York ...
Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby
Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, ...
Seeking Clarity? Write Your Obituary.
Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to ...
Nancy Bellow | Giving For Purpose
Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through ...
Lucy McLean | Unrestricted Giving
Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising ...
Over $1.5 Million Bequest Will Provide Transformative Support for Future Generations in Baldwinsville and Beyond
Before Rosemary Bucci passed away, she named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient ...
Holistic Giving: Jeff & Rachel Roney
Jeff and Rachel embrace giving in every facet of life—through faith, family and community. Their ...
Couple shares ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ — and Green
Music has been a lifelong passion for retired physicians Dr. Harold L. Husovsky and Dr. ...
Giving Back to Provide Opportunities with Chedy Hampson
Giving Voice Spring 2024: Donor Story
John Marsellus Memoriam
John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York ...
Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby
Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, ...
Seeking Clarity? Write Your Obituary.
Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to ...
Nancy Bellow | Giving For Purpose
Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through ...
Lucy McLean | Unrestricted Giving
Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising ...
Over $1.5 Million Bequest Will Provide Transformative Support for Future Generations in Baldwinsville and Beyond
Before Rosemary Bucci passed away, she named the Central New York Community Foundation the recipient ...
Holistic Giving: Jeff & Rachel Roney
Jeff and Rachel embrace giving in every facet of life—through faith, family and community. Their ...
Couple shares ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ — and Green
Music has been a lifelong passion for retired physicians Dr. Harold L. Husovsky and Dr. ...
Giving Back to Provide Opportunities with Chedy Hampson
Giving Voice Spring 2024: Donor Story