How to Start Giving
Whatever your means, whatever your goals, whatever your passion, the Central New York Community Foundation can help you realize your charitable aspirations. Many people, like you, are interested in giving back to this community in ways that have both impact and longevity. We pride ourselves on being able to offer you flexible and customized ways to give, listening to your goals and helping you create a plan that fits your needs. This is Where the Smart Money Gives.


 
There are a few simple choices to make when you decide to give charitably through the Community Foundation:
  1. When and what do you want to donate?
  2. What type of fund do you want to establish with your donation?
Common Giving Questions
The Community Foundation staff welcomes your questions and is eager to help you create your giving plan. To contact our development team, call 315-883-5540 or email Jenn Owens.

Download Donor Application here.
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

In celebration of our 85-year anniversary, 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.

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Newsletter

Fall 2011 Smart Giving

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Annual Report


Read descriptions of each of our funds.

Contact us to request a hard copy of our Annual Report.