Community Fund
Anne 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...
Learn More Donate NowVirginia Wendel, formerly of Grand Island, NY, resided in Central New York to be near her family. Her estate gift supports the broad and changing needs of Central New York each year.
Learn More Donate NowCarolyn West, a resident of Syracuse for most of her life, had an accomplished career in communications and business management, ultimately serving as vice president of the Crouse-Hinds Company until she retired. Enjoying the lifelong benefit of community service, she was a board member, and...
Learn More Donate NowThis fund was established in 1982 with stock from the R.E. Dietz Company, a locally owned manufacturer of lanterns, lighting and safety equipment. Now its earnings are used to support the broad and changing needs of the community.
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