Our Affiliates
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.
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.
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.
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.
News & Stories
Nearly $1.5 Million Distributed to CNY Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,342,262 in grants from our Community Fund ...
Timing Is Everything: Mapping Out Clients’ 2025 Charitable Giving Plans
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes timing everything for charitable planning: 2025 offers a ...
3 Main Charitable Giving Changes
Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes charitable giving—raising the standard ...
Top 10 Ways to Give Smarter with the 2025 Tax Law
2025 is a rare window to maximize both your charitable impact and your tax savings ...
Resilience Comes With A Wagging Tail
A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with ...
Paper Released: An Early Warning – Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
An Early Warning: Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
CNY Community Foundation Closes on $490K Deal For WCNY Training Program
The Central New York Community Foundation's local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...
Nearly $1.5 Million Distributed to CNY Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $1,342,262 in grants from our Community Fund ...
Timing Is Everything: Mapping Out Clients’ 2025 Charitable Giving Plans
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes timing everything for charitable planning: 2025 offers a ...
3 Main Charitable Giving Changes
Signed July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes charitable giving—raising the standard ...
Top 10 Ways to Give Smarter with the 2025 Tax Law
2025 is a rare window to maximize both your charitable impact and your tax savings ...
Resilience Comes With A Wagging Tail
A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with ...
Paper Released: An Early Warning – Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
An Early Warning: Unpacking the Lead-Literacy Connection
Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the relationship between childhood lead exposure and ...
CNY Community Foundation Closes on $490K Deal For WCNY Training Program
The Central New York Community Foundation's local impact investing program has closed on a $490,000 ...
What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates
Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...