What we help make possible in the community:

By combining the giving power of individual gifts and the nearly 1,000 charitable funds that we invest over time, the Central New York Community Foundation significantly multiplies the impact of our region’s most charitable residents – like you.

Safe Housing:

Our LeadSafeCNY initiative is helping put a stop to childhood lead poisoning to give our next generation of residents hope for a brighter future. So far, more than 1,600 windows and 160 doors have been replaced, nearly 230 safe and affordable rental units have been constructed or renovated and more than 280 individuals have been trained on proper lead paint removal.

Literacy & Learning:

Children listen in a reading circle at Earlville Library

Nourishing the education of our region’s residents from infancy to adulthood is a priority in our initiatives and grantmaking.  Nearly 2 million free children’s books have been distributed in Onondaga County through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and more than 6,000 Say Yes Syracuse students have enrolled in 2 and 4-year colleges.

Crisis Response:

Women packing food into box

Our resources and community knowledge allow us to act quickly during times of crisis. More than $2 million in response grants were distributed during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Let’s make more possibilities together:

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.

                       

News & Stories

News Releases October 9, 2024

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program

In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...

News Releases October 8, 2024

Software Conversion Update

Important information about our software conversion and expected service suspensions and delays.

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Publications September 16, 2024

Advising The Charitable Millionaire Next Door

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News Releases September 7, 2024

CNY Community Foundation Premieres Lead Poisoning Documentary

The documentary is set to premiere online through the Community Foundation’s YouTube channel on Monday, ...

August 26, 2024

CNY Community Foundation Committing Additional $1 Million to Black Equity & Excellence

Initially launched with a $1 million commitment in 2020, the BE&E Fund has since surpassed ...

Blogs August 21, 2024

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

Blogs August 20, 2024

How Community Organizations Can Implement Programming Within Schools to Promote Resiliency

Hear from Jamie Hagenbuch, program manager, Mental Health First Aid at the Madison County Rural ...

Topics August 20, 2024

Black Philanthropy Month | Tim Penix

August is Black Philanthropy Month. Hear from Tim Penix to learn how he became a ...

News Releases August 19, 2024

CNY Community Foundation Closes on Deal for Legal Aid Organization; Opens New Line of Credit

A new agreement will allow VLPCNY to continue funding legal aid and anti-poverty programming while ...

News Releases October 9, 2024

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program

In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...

News Releases October 8, 2024

Software Conversion Update

Important information about our software conversion and expected service suspensions and delays.

hand holding growing money
Publications September 16, 2024

Advising The Charitable Millionaire Next Door

With so many of your charitably-inclined clients holding large sums of money in 401(k)s and ...

News Releases September 7, 2024

CNY Community Foundation Premieres Lead Poisoning Documentary

The documentary is set to premiere online through the Community Foundation’s YouTube channel on Monday, ...

August 26, 2024

CNY Community Foundation Committing Additional $1 Million to Black Equity & Excellence

Initially launched with a $1 million commitment in 2020, the BE&E Fund has since surpassed ...

Blogs August 21, 2024

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

Blogs August 20, 2024

How Community Organizations Can Implement Programming Within Schools to Promote Resiliency

Hear from Jamie Hagenbuch, program manager, Mental Health First Aid at the Madison County Rural ...

Topics August 20, 2024

Black Philanthropy Month | Tim Penix

August is Black Philanthropy Month. Hear from Tim Penix to learn how he became a ...

News Releases August 19, 2024

CNY Community Foundation Closes on Deal for Legal Aid Organization; Opens New Line of Credit

A new agreement will allow VLPCNY to continue funding legal aid and anti-poverty programming while ...

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