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
Policy Paper Released: The Social & Economic Impacts of Supporting Black-Led Organizations
A policy paper outlines our rationale for investing intentionally and publicly in the support and ...
Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage | Syracuse Women in Philanthropy
Sage's estate at the time of her death consisted of close to $50,000,000, almost all ...
First-Ever Grants Distributed from $10 Million Estate Gift to Support Local Outdoor Parks and Recreation
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $301,000 in grants from the Dr. Robert ...
Wealth Planning: Charitable Giving Across the Generations
Jan Lane, development officer, takes a look at the changing landscape of generational philanthropy.
Go West, Young Wyatt!
The inaugural recipient of the Robert and Roberta Hurd Scholarship Fund, Wyatt recently packed up ...
Rescue Mission to Open 10-Bed-Shelter for Homeless and Runaway Youth
The shelter will provide a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Community Foundation Announces Promotion and New Hire
Announcing the promotion of Darrell Buckingham and our new hire, Elisia Gonzalez.
PETE’S PERSPECTIVES: As a Community Foundation, We Are Built for the Long Term
Peter Dunn leads us through how our efforts have been recognized in recent months by ...
Policy Paper Released: The Social & Economic Impacts of Supporting Black-Led Organizations
A policy paper outlines our rationale for investing intentionally and publicly in the support and ...
Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage | Syracuse Women in Philanthropy
Sage's estate at the time of her death consisted of close to $50,000,000, almost all ...
First-Ever Grants Distributed from $10 Million Estate Gift to Support Local Outdoor Parks and Recreation
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $301,000 in grants from the Dr. Robert ...
Wealth Planning: Charitable Giving Across the Generations
Jan Lane, development officer, takes a look at the changing landscape of generational philanthropy.
Go West, Young Wyatt!
The inaugural recipient of the Robert and Roberta Hurd Scholarship Fund, Wyatt recently packed up ...
Rescue Mission to Open 10-Bed-Shelter for Homeless and Runaway Youth
The shelter will provide a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Community Foundation Announces Promotion and New Hire
Announcing the promotion of Darrell Buckingham and our new hire, Elisia Gonzalez.
PETE’S PERSPECTIVES: As a Community Foundation, We Are Built for the Long Term
Peter Dunn leads us through how our efforts have been recognized in recent months by ...