Central New York Community Foundation, Inc.

The Central New York Community Foundation collects, manages and distributes charitable funds to support local not-for-profit organizations. Based in Syracuse, it has served Onondaga and Madison counties for more than 80 years. It works with donors and nonprofits alike to put charitable dollars to use close to home.

Grants go to programs in human services, arts and culture, education, the environment, health, economic development and civic affairs. For donors, it is a way to channel gifts into causes close to home, and for nonprofits it is a source of grant support.

What to Know

• The foundation serves Onondaga and Madison counties from its base in Syracuse.
• Its job is receiving, managing and granting out charitable funds for the benefit of not-for-profit groups.
• Grants cover human services, arts and culture, education, environment, health, economic development and civic affairs.
• It is a member of CenterState CEO, the regional chamber.