Our affiliate funds are field-of-interest funds guided by independent advisory groups. These funds demonstrate the strength and impact that a union of gifts can have in a community when paired with the Community Foundation’s endowment and financial stewardship. 

Cayuga Community Fund

The Cayuga Community Fund was created to benefit residents of Cayuga County by
serving as a source of permanent charitable dollars available to the region’s nonprofits.

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Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs in the Village of Pulaski and the Town of Richland in Oswego County.

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Oswego County Community Foundation

The Oswego County Community Foundation is a philanthropic initiative to attract and
retain permanent charitable dollars for the benefit of Oswego County.

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Women’s Fund of Central New York

The Women’s Fund of Central New York supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York.

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News & Stories

News Releases July 11, 2023

Community Foundation Awards Grants to Lead Testing & Awareness Projects

Runners-up of the Community Foundation's participatory budgeting project received LeadSafeCNY grants.

Blogs July 8, 2023

Reflections: A Strategic Focus on Equity

Bea González, board of directors vice-chair, explains how proximate leadership is a driving element of ...

News Releases June 28, 2023

From our Outgoing President & CEO: Our New Strategic Plan and a Fond Farewell

Peter Dunn, outgoing president & CEO, introduces our new strategic plan and remarks on his ...

cayuga grants 2023
News Releases June 28, 2023

Cayuga Community Fund Distributes More Than $85,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2023 grant recipients.

News Releases June 24, 2023

CNY Community Foundation Releases New Five-Year Strategic Plan

Our new five-year strategic plan deepens our existing work and takes on new opportunities that ...

Erie Canal
Stories June 23, 2023

Building Bridges of Opportunity

John Winter's legacy as a devoted father, philanthropist, and advocate for marginalized communities lives on. ...

News Releases June 21, 2023

Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

Warren Hilton, Ed.D, President, Onondaga Community College and Leyla Z. Morgillo, CFP®, Financial Planner, Madison ...

hand holding growing money
Publications June 9, 2023

Giving Back is Good Business

Hear from Pragya Murphy, MBA, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, on you can help your clients ...

News Releases July 11, 2023

Community Foundation Awards Grants to Lead Testing & Awareness Projects

Runners-up of the Community Foundation's participatory budgeting project received LeadSafeCNY grants.

Blogs July 8, 2023

Reflections: A Strategic Focus on Equity

Bea González, board of directors vice-chair, explains how proximate leadership is a driving element of ...

News Releases June 28, 2023

From our Outgoing President & CEO: Our New Strategic Plan and a Fond Farewell

Peter Dunn, outgoing president & CEO, introduces our new strategic plan and remarks on his ...

cayuga grants 2023
News Releases June 28, 2023

Cayuga Community Fund Distributes More Than $85,000 in Grants

The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2023 grant recipients.

News Releases June 24, 2023

CNY Community Foundation Releases New Five-Year Strategic Plan

Our new five-year strategic plan deepens our existing work and takes on new opportunities that ...

Erie Canal
Stories June 23, 2023

Building Bridges of Opportunity

John Winter's legacy as a devoted father, philanthropist, and advocate for marginalized communities lives on. ...

News Releases June 21, 2023

Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

Warren Hilton, Ed.D, President, Onondaga Community College and Leyla Z. Morgillo, CFP®, Financial Planner, Madison ...

hand holding growing money
Publications June 9, 2023

Giving Back is Good Business

Hear from Pragya Murphy, MBA, CAP®, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, on you can help your clients ...

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