Community Fund
Margherite Bonaventura was a board certified general surgeon at SUNY Upstate University Hospital and the Syracuse VA Medical Center. When she began her residency in Syracuse in 1974, Margherite was only the second female surgeon in Central New York; she helped to open doors and...
Learn MoreA bequest received from the estate of Mary Frances Costello in 1998 established this permanent fund to support charitable causes in the Central New York community.
Learn MoreBill Cohen, a retired radiologist and his wife, Sylvia, an educator, established this fund to provide flexible support to meet the changing needs of Central New York, a community they have called home for more than 40 years.
Learn MoreIn 1999, Belle Cohen established this fund in memory of her husband to enable perpetual support to benefit the Central New York community.
Learn MoreThe Chases shared a great love of the community. Phillip R. Chase was a Councilor-at-Large and Assemblyman and was a member of many charitable organizations. The couple’s philanthropy and concern for the quality of life in the Syracuse area will live on through this fund.
Learn MoreDr. William Clark was a Professor of Surgery in clinical practice at SUNY Upstate Medical University for 20 years. He founded and was director of the Clark Burn Center at University Hospital, working tirelessly in the community to promote burn prevention. He also enjoyed supporting...
Learn MoreThomas and Mary Cabasino were active in many facets of their community. The couple established this fund with a gift of securities to continue their thoughtful support of community issues.
Learn MoreA long-time supporter of the Community Foundation and board member from 1966 to 1972, Bill Broad will always be remembered as an advocate for Syracuse. His wife, Hilda, and many friends established this fund to recognize his thoughtful generosity to the community throughout his lifetime.
Learn More