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Central New York Community Foundation

Syracuse, New York  ·  EIN 150626910  ·  Private foundation

Central New York Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Syracuse, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $20.5M in grants paid and $363.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,990 individual grants from this funder — $95.1M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$20.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$363.9M
Total assets
1,990
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Central New York Community Foundation funds

Central New York Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracySports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include black communities, disabled, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.

black communitiesdisabledimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Central New York Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Manlius Pebble Hill School
GENERAL USE; CAPITAL PROJECTS; SALARIES
Dewitt, NY$5.9M2018
Manlius Pebble Hill School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$3.2M2021
Manlius Pebble Hill School
GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$2.5M2025
Manlius Pebble Hill School
GENERAL SUPPORT; EVENT SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$2.4M2023
Villanova University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Villanova, PA$2.0M2021
Syracuse Universityadvancement & External Affairs
PROGRAM SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT;
Syracuse, NY$1.7M2023
Redhouse Arts Center Inc
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT; GENERAL USE, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Syracuse, NY$1.6M2018
Onondaga Countydepartment of Child & Family Services
SUPPORT FOR SAY YES TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Syracuse, NY$1.5M2020
Onondaga Countydepartment of Child & Family Services
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$1.5M2023
Onondaga Countydepartment of Child & Family Services
SUPPORT FOR SAYYES FSSS PROGRAM
Syracuse, NY$1.5M2018
Onondaga Countydepartment of Child & Family Services
GENERAL SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$1.5M2025
Manlius Pebble Hill School
GENERAL & PROGRAM SUPPORT; CAPITAL PROJECTS
Syracuse, NY$1.5M2020
Skaneateles Lake Association
GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT; SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT
Skaneateles, NY$1.1M2025
Cortland Memorial Foundation Inc
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT
Cortland, NY$1.0M2025
Onondaga Countydepartment of Child & Family Services
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Syracuse, NY$1.0M2021

Central New York Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$18.7M
2020$14.1M
2021$19.1M
2023$19.6M
2025$23.6M

How to apply for funding from Central New York Community Foundation

Central New York Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Central New York Community Foundation

Does Central New York Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Central New York Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Central New York Community Foundation fund?
Central New York Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Manlius Pebble Hill School, Manlius Pebble Hill School, Manlius Pebble Hill School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Central New York Community Foundation give in grants?
Central New York Community Foundation reported $20.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $95.1M over 1,990 grants.
Where is Central New York Community Foundation located?
Central New York Community Foundation is based in Syracuse, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 150626910.
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About this profile. This page is built from Central New York Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Central New York Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.