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

Blogs July 7, 2026

Finding Identity Through Music at Camp GraceNote

A music program in Central New York is helping young people build confidence, connection and ...

Blogs July 7, 2026

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

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

News Releases July 7, 2026

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program

Leaders from four local grassroots organizations completed The Leadership Classroom (TLC), a monthly training series ...

News Releases July 6, 2026

CNYCF Launching Participatory Budgeting in Cortland County for Centennial Celebration

Community members invited to help decide how $75,000 will be invested locally

News Releases June 26, 2026

Madison County Rural Health Council Chosen by Madison County Residents to Receive $75K for Housing Stability Efforts

The winning grant will help the council combine emergency financial assistance with education, resource navigation ...

Blogs June 24, 2026

Building Community Through Creativity

Hear from Denise Moore, former community center director and community member, as she shares her ...

hand holding growing money
Publications June 23, 2026

Split-Interest Charitable Gifts: Need-to-Know FAQs

For clients seeking retirement income and charitable impact, split-interest gifts may offer a powerful planning ...

News Releases June 22, 2026

Madison County Residents Invited to Vote on Community-Designed Projects

Winning Project to be Announced at June 25 Community Celebration

News Releases June 18, 2026

Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected four new members. The ...

Blogs July 7, 2026

Finding Identity Through Music at Camp GraceNote

A music program in Central New York is helping young people build confidence, connection and ...

Blogs July 7, 2026

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

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

News Releases July 7, 2026

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program

Leaders from four local grassroots organizations completed The Leadership Classroom (TLC), a monthly training series ...

News Releases July 6, 2026

CNYCF Launching Participatory Budgeting in Cortland County for Centennial Celebration

Community members invited to help decide how $75,000 will be invested locally

News Releases June 26, 2026

Madison County Rural Health Council Chosen by Madison County Residents to Receive $75K for Housing Stability Efforts

The winning grant will help the council combine emergency financial assistance with education, resource navigation ...

Blogs June 24, 2026

Building Community Through Creativity

Hear from Denise Moore, former community center director and community member, as she shares her ...

hand holding growing money
Publications June 23, 2026

Split-Interest Charitable Gifts: Need-to-Know FAQs

For clients seeking retirement income and charitable impact, split-interest gifts may offer a powerful planning ...

News Releases June 22, 2026

Madison County Residents Invited to Vote on Community-Designed Projects

Winning Project to be Announced at June 25 Community Celebration

News Releases June 18, 2026

Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected four new members. The ...

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