"Philanthropy can address many of the issues and problems hindering our march toward forming a more perfect union."

Linda Smith stand next to a student at a long table during a literacy class session.

A strategic partnership expands adult language and literacy programs on the Northside.

"Philanthropy is not just about giving out handouts (although that most certainly has its place); but is also about teaching the fish how to swim in, so to speak, to effect generational upward socioeconomic mobility."

Graphic image of faces for Black Equity & Excellence Fund

A policy paper outlines our rationale for investing intentionally and publicly in the support and celebration of Black members of our community.

family standing at beach at sunset

Jan Lane, development officer, takes a look at the changing landscape of generational philanthropy.

The inaugural recipient of the Robert and Roberta Hurd Scholarship Fund, Wyatt recently packed up his Subaru with his girlfriend and headed to Seattle with their three hamsters, Tulip, Hotchie and Motchie, to start his career.

The shelter will provide a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ youth.

We provided The MOST with $17,250 to launch Future Innovators, an after-school program that brings together local Black STEM professionals and CNY youth.

View a new heat map and video demonstrating the impact of our neighborhood investments so far through our LeadSafeCNY initiative. 

Oneida Community Mansion House

“They were sensationally good parents,” Joe remarked. Lang and Nini will both be remembered fondly by their family as kind, patient caregivers who loved each other, their family and their community with every fiber of their beings.