CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
SYRACUSE, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
15-0626910
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
SYRACUSE, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
15-0626910
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Central New York Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within New York, as well as select projects in Pennsylvania and Florida. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A PUBLIC CHARITY THAT TURNS COMMUNITY DOLLARS INTO COMMUNITY CHANGE. IT RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS, MANAGES THEM TO GROW OVER TIME AND THEN DISTRIBUTES FUNDING TO ADDRESS THE REGION'S GREATEST NEEDS. IT ALSO SERVES AS A CIVIC LEADER, CONVENER AND SPONSOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER A THRIVING AND EQUITABLE REGION AND ADDRESS THE MOST CRITICAL ISSUES OF OUR TIME.
Cause Areas
2
Information communications technology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MANLIUS PEBBLE HILL SCHOOL INC
$22.2M
14%
REDHOUSE ARTS CENTER INC
$6.2M
4%
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC
$4.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
436
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 440 grants, totaling nearly $23.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1,000 grantees. Recent grantees include MANLIUS PEBBLE HILL SCHOOL INC, REDHOUSE ARTS CENTER INC, and UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.