Our affiliate funds are field-of-interest funds guided by independent advisory groups. These funds demonstrate the strength and impact that a union of gifts can have in a community when paired with the Community Foundation’s endowment and financial stewardship. 

Cayuga Community Fund

The Cayuga Community Fund was created to benefit residents of Cayuga County by
serving as a source of permanent charitable dollars available to the region’s nonprofits.

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Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs in the Village of Pulaski and the Town of Richland in Oswego County.

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Oswego County Community Foundation

The Oswego County Community Foundation is a philanthropic initiative to attract and
retain permanent charitable dollars for the benefit of Oswego County.

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Women’s Fund of Central New York

The Women’s Fund of Central New York supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York.

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News & Stories

News Releases April 15, 2025

$45,000 In Grants Distributed To Cortland County Nonprofits

In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the ...

Staff Headshot Graphic
News Releases April 10, 2025

Community Foundation Announces Promotions

The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.

Picture of Kevin Bailey, Founder of Come Out Central New York, at the Empire State Of Pride Conference.
Blogs April 8, 2025

Empowering LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers Across New York

Hear from Kevin Bailey, founder of Come Out Central New York, on the importance of ...

News Releases April 8, 2025

Community Foundation Announces Three New Black Equity & Excellence Council Members

The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund ...

Publications April 1, 2025

Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby

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

Publications March 28, 2025

Seeking Clarity? Write Your Obituary.

Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to ...

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 ...

Blogs March 25, 2025

Building Bridges Of Opportunity | MOZAIC

People with developmental and intellectual disabilities have long been making meaningful contributions in workplaces and ...

News Releases April 15, 2025

$45,000 In Grants Distributed To Cortland County Nonprofits

In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the ...

Staff Headshot Graphic
News Releases April 10, 2025

Community Foundation Announces Promotions

The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.

Picture of Kevin Bailey, Founder of Come Out Central New York, at the Empire State Of Pride Conference.
Blogs April 8, 2025

Empowering LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers Across New York

Hear from Kevin Bailey, founder of Come Out Central New York, on the importance of ...

News Releases April 8, 2025

Community Foundation Announces Three New Black Equity & Excellence Council Members

The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund ...

Publications April 1, 2025

Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby

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

Publications March 28, 2025

Seeking Clarity? Write Your Obituary.

Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to ...

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 ...

Blogs March 25, 2025

Building Bridges Of Opportunity | MOZAIC

People with developmental and intellectual disabilities have long been making meaningful contributions in workplaces and ...

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