Community Fund
David Roland Bacon was born and raised in Syracuse and graduated from Nottingham High School. A 1952 graduate of Cornell University School of Mechanical Engineering and member of Phi Kappa Psi, David then served two years in the US Army Ordnance Corp, at Aberdeen, MD....
Learn More Donate NowDuring the Great Depression, Harold and Mary Leonard lived modest lives, rarely spending lavishly on themselves. Their frugality led to an “overflowing cup” from which they poured out generously to their church, charities and other organizations they believed in. Mary had an outsized, compassionate heart...
Learn More Donate NowPeter P. Zerebny was a lifelong resident of Central New York. Early on he became a local business owner and spent a great deal of time giving back in a number of ways. Peter created this fund to support the broad and ever-changing needs within...
Learn More Donate NowThe Marsellus family has a long history of giving to the Central New York community. Their support dates back to 1973 when John D. Marsellus’s father, John F. Marsellus, established a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation, which for nearly 30 years administered his charitable...
Learn More Donate NowAnne Messenger served as a member of the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors from 2002-2009 and served as chair from 2007-2009. During her tenure, the Community Foundation acquired and began renovation of the CNY Philanthropy Center that would become its home. A passionate advocate for...
Learn More Donate NowRaised on a farm where frugality was a daily necessity, Ruth Krull was very thoughtful about managing her money. She grew up in a rural community where neighbors helped neighbors and where simple generosity was a given when needs arose. She and her husband Duane,...
Learn More Donate NowArthur W. Wrieden was general manager of the Lennox Furnace Co. from 1936 to 1961. In 1981, his unrestricted charitable bequest established this fund to support the broad and changing needs of the community.
Learn More Donate NowThis fund was established by Dorothy Crouse Witherill in 1998 to support the broad and changing needs of the community.
Learn More Donate NowForrest H. Witmeyer was born in Annville, PA and lived in Syracuse for many years after graduating from Syracuse University before moving to Rochester in 1995. He was president of Excelsior Insurance Co. in Syracuse from 1946 until his retirement in 1970. He was president...
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