Like your everyday actions, your charitable gifts have an impact on others. They feed the hungry, sustain the arts, deliver cures and educate minds. Engaging in giving allows you to evoke change and support Central New York. You are generous and are welcome to be a part of something bigger that makes a difference. We can help provide you with the tools to help you do so.

Lifetime Giving

By dedicating a portion of your assets to support the causes you and your family are passionate about, you are committing to addressing local issues and seeking change that will make the region better now and in the future. Donor-advised funds are simple to establish and easy to operate.

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Legacy Giving

By leaving a legacy gift to your community, you can extend your personal impact and make a difference for future Central New York residents. Although established today, many planned gifts benefit the community beyond a donor’s lifetime.

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Helping Children Give

By fostering a generous spirit in our young people, we can make a difference in their lives and the community. You can get started now with fun activities that promote kindness and giving at any age.

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Giving Stories

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Stories December 19, 2025

Syracuse’s First Black Teacher Passes On Her Blessings

Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s ...

Group of People Standing In Front of Water Fountain
Publications December 9, 2025

Turning Clean Water Access Into a Reality for Syracuse Students

Giving Voice Fall 2025: Donor Story

News Releases July 31, 2025

A Legacy of Local Love: $125,000 Gift to Support Auburn’s Future

Described by friends and family as someone who never sat still for long, John Chomyk ...

Stories June 27, 2025

John Marsellus Memoriam

John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York ...

Publications April 1, 2025

Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby

Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, ...

OSWEGO, NY: A portrait of Nancy Bellow. Photo by Ben Cleeton
Publications March 27, 2025

Nancy Bellow | Giving For Purpose

Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through ...

Publications March 27, 2025

Lucy McLean | Unrestricted Giving

Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising ...

News Releases March 18, 2025

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 ...

Man and woman standing in front of church
Stories January 28, 2025

Holistic Giving: Jeff & Rachel Roney

Jeff and Rachel embrace giving in every facet of life—through faith, family and community. Their ...

Close up of woman
Stories December 19, 2025

Syracuse’s First Black Teacher Passes On Her Blessings

Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s ...

Group of People Standing In Front of Water Fountain
Publications December 9, 2025

Turning Clean Water Access Into a Reality for Syracuse Students

Giving Voice Fall 2025: Donor Story

News Releases July 31, 2025

A Legacy of Local Love: $125,000 Gift to Support Auburn’s Future

Described by friends and family as someone who never sat still for long, John Chomyk ...

Stories June 27, 2025

John Marsellus Memoriam

John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York ...

Publications April 1, 2025

Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby

Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, ...

OSWEGO, NY: A portrait of Nancy Bellow. Photo by Ben Cleeton
Publications March 27, 2025

Nancy Bellow | Giving For Purpose

Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through ...

Publications March 27, 2025

Lucy McLean | Unrestricted Giving

Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising ...

News Releases March 18, 2025

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 ...

Man and woman standing in front of church
Stories January 28, 2025

Holistic Giving: Jeff & Rachel Roney

Jeff and Rachel embrace giving in every facet of life—through faith, family and community. Their ...

News & Stories