Ways to Give
The desire to give reveals the best in each of us – our greatest motives as members of a community and our finest values as individuals. To help you join the thousands of fellow community members who have provided for the future of Central New York through the Community Foundation, we offer the following options for giving.
Support the Community Foundation’s Work
Gifts to our Community Fund or any of our initiatives allows 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.
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. Visit our fund search tool to find the fund you are looking for.
Find a FundGiving Stories
Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today in Action
Dr. Robert J. Vitkus adored the outdoors, and Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today seeks to continue his ...
Dunbar Disney Dreams: Creating Impact and Opportunity for Syracuse Students
As Betty and Ted Stark believed, this trip had a deeper impact than just visiting ...
John and Maren King: Giving in Action
The King Family Springdale Fund honors our family’s history and supports educational programs, the arts, ...
Mayor Anthony Henninger | Syracuse Legend
Despite never attending college himself, his dedication to education and the improvement of local school ...
Cortland Repertory Theatre: The Show Must Go On!
With the Community Foundation’s stewardship, the theatre’s new agency fund will provide crucial funding to ...
From Newspaper Publisher to Congressman, George Wortley was a Man for the People
George listened to each constituent and valued their time. He appreciated talent whether it was ...
The Bastable Family Collection
Giving Voice Fall 2021
Steve and Elaine Jacobs: Giving from the Heart
“I realized that the people in this community were the same people who helped me ...
DAN FISHER: EVER-EVOLVING
Since completing his 35-year career at Welch Allyn, he has dedicated his time and resources ...
Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today in Action
Dr. Robert J. Vitkus adored the outdoors, and Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today seeks to continue his ...
Dunbar Disney Dreams: Creating Impact and Opportunity for Syracuse Students
As Betty and Ted Stark believed, this trip had a deeper impact than just visiting ...
John and Maren King: Giving in Action
The King Family Springdale Fund honors our family’s history and supports educational programs, the arts, ...
Mayor Anthony Henninger | Syracuse Legend
Despite never attending college himself, his dedication to education and the improvement of local school ...
Cortland Repertory Theatre: The Show Must Go On!
With the Community Foundation’s stewardship, the theatre’s new agency fund will provide crucial funding to ...
From Newspaper Publisher to Congressman, George Wortley was a Man for the People
George listened to each constituent and valued their time. He appreciated talent whether it was ...
The Bastable Family Collection
Giving Voice Fall 2021
Steve and Elaine Jacobs: Giving from the Heart
“I realized that the people in this community were the same people who helped me ...
DAN FISHER: EVER-EVOLVING
Since completing his 35-year career at Welch Allyn, he has dedicated his time and resources ...