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The Central New York Community Foundation welcomes a new Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory council member: Michael Jennings, wealth consultant at Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC.
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed more than $765,000 in grants from our Community Fund and a variety of Field-of-Interest funds to local nonprofits.
As we approach our 100-year anniversary in 2027, we are expanding our support for nonprofit and grassroots organizations across Central New York. Through an expanded partnership with Resilia, we will offer free capacity-building support to up to 250 organizations in five counties, helping them strengthen...
Hear from Ellen Eagen, founder and head of school at OnTECH Charter High School, as she shares how the We Are Enough summer art enrichment program empowers students to find their voices, build confidence and see themselves as authors of their own stories.
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read on to learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.
Marjorie Dey Carter spent her life opening doors for others. As Syracuse City School District’s first Black teacher, she taught generations of children to see their own promise. In her passing, she continued that legacy, directing her estate to the Community Foundation to strengthen the...
The Central New York Community Foundation has awarded $325,000 in Black Equity & Excellence Fund grants to support community-led projects that uplift and strengthen Black communities across the region.
Hear from Angie Torres, Community Member, as she shares how achieving a personal milestone — earning her driver’s license — has expanded her opportunities and strengthened her family’s future.
Karin DeLaney, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Attorney - Member at Bousquet Holstein, PLLC, has spent more than 30 years helping people shape their legacies with intention. In our latest feature, she shares why she trusts the Community Foundation to bring those visions to...
Three clients, one common theme: In 2025, giving early, donating appreciated stock and using Qualified Charitable Distributions can help people save on taxes and support the charities they care about through the creation of a donor-advised or designated fund.