Values Statement

Last Updated May 2009


The Women's Fund of Central New York will adhere to the following core values in its relationships with donors, grantees, other funders and the community at large, and will incorporate these values in all its endeavors.

We Value:
  • our community and envision it as an ideal place for women and girls to learn, live, work and play
  • women and men having equal opportunity to attain the means to live, learn and prosper
  • diversity of ideas, backgrounds and talents in our leaders, donors and grant recipients
  • the communal power and spirit of women, which develops positive self-image and facilitates freedom of expression
  • empowerment of women and girls and recognition of women's leadership and contribution as role models
  • collaboration and mutual support among women, individually and in organizations, to achieve our goals through innovation and risk-taking
  • commitment to the actions that make our vision, mission, and goals a reality
  • integrity as demonstrated by ethical action and open communication
  • generosity of spirit shown by women who selflessly contribute to the future through philanthropic endeavors
  • the future
Second Draft, 10/2000
Our 85th Anniversary
The Central New York Community Foundation is celebrating its 85th Anniversary with various celebrations and grantmaking opportunities over the course of 2012.

The CNY85 Giving Project

The CNY85 Giving Project will award grants to projects that are addressing Central New York's greatest needs. Winners will be decided by public vote. Learn More

The CNY85 Collaborative Impact Prize
The CNY85 Collaborative Impact Prize will award a special one-time grant of $85,000 to a project will that support the implementation of an innovative, collaborative, cross-sector solution to a critical community issue. Learn More
2011-2012 Governance Council
Karen Ashe-Cortez
Hon. Minna Buck
Karen DeJarnette
Jill Dungey
Caragh Fahy
Lee Gatta, Treasurer
Diana Gerrish, Vice Chair 
Linda Henley
Carol Wixson, ex-officio
Joanne Lenweaver 
Susan Marteney
Carolyn May
Lisa Miller
Sarah Merrick, Chair 
Mary Meyer, ex-officio
Annemarie Mosley
Shannon Nelson
Jill S.G. Palmeter
Elizabeth Ross
Karen Schroeder
Barbara Manigault Spears
Laura Spring, Secretary
Rosie Taravella
Eileen Winter
Diane Wolczyk
The Women's Fund is a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation.
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