Six young people gather in front of mural at Boys & Girls Clubs

Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. examine the impact the CNYCF's Performance Management Learning Community has had on the local nonprofit sector and what next steps are needed to help organizations measure their effectiveness.

Children standing with paramedic

Seventeen grants from our Black Equity & Excellence Fund totaling $240,000 were distributed to support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.

hand holding growing money

Updated forecasts suggest that U.S. households will transfer more than $84 trillion over the next quarter century. For advisors, this transition continues to signal major planning opportunities as more baby boomers turn their attention to retirement and estate planning. But how will this impact us...

Aerial view of houses

Per household, the average value of assets set to transfer over the next 10 years is $79,700, so an average gift of $4,000 from each household could make a significant difference!

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit geared towards middle, and low-income adults, oftentimes with children. However, many individuals who are eligible to file inevitably don’t, as they assume they do not qualify. Layla’s Got You partnered with the Community Foundation...

Jeff Knauss sits with his wife, son and daughter on an outdoor couch on a porch

Jeff Knauss gives because “it’s the right thing to do—period.” He strives to continue making a bigger impact in our community by contributing to its greater good.

Caragh Fahy and her two sons stand in from of a playground

Caragh believes that building a financial plan is like putting together a puzzle and charitable giving is an important piece.

Central New York Community Foundation at Juneteenth Parade

Last month’s Juneteenth parade, a city-wide expression of pride, brought together the Black community in a display of cultural recognition and social dialogue. Without the phenomenal work of Juneteenth Inc., the festival would not have touched as many hearts as it did.

Lead Free Kids New York at assembly

Central New York is home to various features to be proud of. However, it is also the epicenter of the country’s childhood lead poisoning epidemic. Lead Free Kids New York has made a mission to end this crisis once and for all.

Children on the playground

For children who are eager to spend time with their friends but have physical impairments, playgrounds can represent a physical reminder of what separates, rather than what brings together. The North Syracuse Early Education Program (NSEEP) recognized how essential the role of a playground is...