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
A Band of Sisters for the Greater Good: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Nu Omega Chapter
Giving Voice Spring 2023: Donor Story
Gwen Webber-Mcleod
Gwen's parents grew up in the Jim Crow South and met while studying at North ...
A Lifetime Commitment to the Community: Rhoda Sikes
Even well after her tenure ended at Heman Street Elementary School, Rhoda Sike's passion for ...
Giving With Energy & Heart: Pamela Kip Reisman Monaco
It was an “a-ha” moment for Pamela Kip Reisman Monaco when she read another woman’s ...
Forging Pathways for the Future: Angela Winfield & Lance Lyons
Giving Voice Fall 2022: Donor Story
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Former Syracuse Church Creates Fund to Continue Neighborhood Mission
Giving Voice Fall 2022: Cover Story
Jeff Knauss: Giving for the Greater Good
Jeff Knauss gives because “it’s the right thing to do—period.” He strives to continue making ...
Caragh Fahy: Giving for Generations
Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable ...
Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today in Action
Dr. Robert J. Vitkus adored the outdoors, and Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today seeks to continue his ...
A Band of Sisters for the Greater Good: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Nu Omega Chapter
Giving Voice Spring 2023: Donor Story
Gwen Webber-Mcleod
Gwen's parents grew up in the Jim Crow South and met while studying at North ...
A Lifetime Commitment to the Community: Rhoda Sikes
Even well after her tenure ended at Heman Street Elementary School, Rhoda Sike's passion for ...
Giving With Energy & Heart: Pamela Kip Reisman Monaco
It was an “a-ha” moment for Pamela Kip Reisman Monaco when she read another woman’s ...
Forging Pathways for the Future: Angela Winfield & Lance Lyons
Giving Voice Fall 2022: Donor Story
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Former Syracuse Church Creates Fund to Continue Neighborhood Mission
Giving Voice Fall 2022: Cover Story
Jeff Knauss: Giving for the Greater Good
Jeff Knauss gives because “it’s the right thing to do—period.” He strives to continue making ...
Caragh Fahy: Giving for Generations
Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable ...
Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today in Action
Dr. Robert J. Vitkus adored the outdoors, and Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today seeks to continue his ...