A Vibrant Region with Opportunity for All
Driven by our vision, the Community Foundation’s mission is to Engage, Invest, and Lead to strengthen Herkimer and Oneida counties.
Our Foundation
Build, Enhance & Sustain the Community in Which We Live
Welcome to the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties! Our experienced and dedicated staff and trustees are committed to matching donor support with community and nonprofit organization needs through innovative, solution-based community investments aimed at positive impact. Our community project funding and initiatives have allowed us to move our region forward.
For 70 years, we have grown and stewarded community resources to ensure greater capacity for future needs and unexpected challenges. On top of creating endowed funds and setting up planned charitable giving options, we've also created many scholarship and community grant opportunities.
If you'd like to learn more about our community funding opportunities, how to set up a planned giving partnership, or finding ways to get involved, we welcome you to contact us today!
Our Mission
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Engage
We partner with donors and community organizations to determine funding solutions to residents' needs, advancing and enhancing community development.
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Invest
We maximize donor impact through long-term stewardship, and commit funds and resources to nonprofit partner organizations for the greatest possible community impact.
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Lead
We provide leadership to bring community partners together for collaborative impact, acting as a trusted advocate that can bridge differences and build meaningful coalitions.
Annual Figures as of December 31, 2023
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$195MTotal Assets
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$15.2MDonations
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1,230Donors
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520Active Funds
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$11MCommunity Investments
Strengthening Our Community Together
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We Are Here to Better Our Community
Through nonprofit partnerships we work to strengthen our community, enhancing neighborhood vibrancy, creating jobs, educating, and addressing racial equity and social justice challenges.
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In Their Own Words
More to Explore...
![Rome, NY Emergency Response Fund Established to Support Recovery After July 16 Storm](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Rome-NY-Emergency-Response-Fund-Graphic-1.jpg)
An emergency fund has been established by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in response to the severe thunderstorms and tornado that impacted Rome and surrounding areas on July 16, which caused widespread power outages and destruction to homes, buildings, and historic landmarks. All donations made to the Rome, NY Emergency Response Fund will directly support relief and recovery efforts being undertaken by community nonprofit organizations and local municipalities. This effort will be a collaboration between several local foundations and funders to support the citizens of Rome.
![Community Foundation Appoints Six New Trustees](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/NewTrustees2024-_website-2.png)
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently welcomed six new members to its Board of Trustees to succeed departing members who have completed their service.
![Community Foundation and UpMobility Foundation Join Forces to Host Mohawk Valley Gives Day of Giving](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Untitled-design-4.png)
Two local foundations—the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation (UMF) — are partnering to co-host the third annual 24-hour online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives.” This collaboration will expand the reach and impact of the event, while also opening the door to exploration and growth opportunities in the future related to the giving day.
![Scholarship Funds Impact Generations of Students in Herkimer and Oneida Counties](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/R-0vA-l0.jpeg)
Each year, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties works to fulfill the wishes of many individuals and families who have established scholarship funds to benefit local students and help them continue their educational journey.