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Community Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million to Nonprofits, Opens 5 New Funds
Community Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million to Nonprofits, Opens 5 New Funds

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced that more than $2.7 million in grants were awarded during the first quarter of 2025 to support nonprofit organizations and community initiative work, primarily in the areas of arts and culture, human services, animals, and education. 

Creating Lasting Legacies Through the Community Foundation
Creating Lasting Legacies Through the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties offers meaningful ways to give back through its Memorial and Celebration Funds, which allow individuals to commemorate loved ones or celebrate life’s special moments while making a lasting impact on the community. 

2024 Record-Breaking Year for Community Foundation Grantmaking
2024 Record-Breaking Year for Community Foundation Grantmaking

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties concluded another year of community investment in 2024, awarding grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds totaling more than $15.7 million, marking the highest dollar amount awarded in a single year in the Community Foundation’s 70+ year history.  Additionally, donations received in 2024 totaled over $16 million – the second-highest year on record in terms of dollars raised.

Community Foundation Awards Over $4.8 Million in Third Quarter, Opens 8 New Funds
Community Foundation Awards Over $4.8 Million in Third Quarter, Opens 8 New Funds

In the third quarter of 2024, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $4.8 million, which is comprised of grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students, and support for those impacted by the July 2024 tornado in Rome. Grants were awarded primarily in the areas of education, human services, and community and economic development.

Helpful Harvest Fund Awards Over $100,000 to Human Service Organizations in Preparation for the Holiday Season
Helpful Harvest Fund Awards Over $100,000 to Human Service Organizations in Preparation for the Holiday Season

Through the Helpful Harvest Grant Round, supported by the Helpful Harvest Fund, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded $100,000 to 36 human service organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and others to help alleviate food insecurity and support increased need around the holiday season and colder months.

Community Foundation Joins Peer Organizations in Nationwide Celebration
Community Foundation Joins Peer Organizations in Nationwide Celebration

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will join a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2024, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening local communities and addressing area needs.

Create a Lasting Legacy with a Donor-Advised Fund
Create a Lasting Legacy with a Donor-Advised Fund

In today’s philanthropic landscape, many families are looking for meaningful ways to give back to their communities while instilling a sense of generosity and social responsibility in the next generation. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties offers a creative solution through its donor-advised funds, which are specifically designed for individuals and/or families who wish to actively engage in charitable giving. For businesses looking to give back, the organization also offers corporate donor-advised funds.

Community Foundation Awards Over $1.8 Million to Nonprofits, Opens 8 New Funds
Community Foundation Awards Over $1.8 Million to Nonprofits, Opens 8 New Funds

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced that more than $1.85 million in grants were awarded during the second quarter of 2024 to support organizations and initiatives benefiting every corner of the community and beyond.

Record-Breaking Giving Day, Mohawk Valley Gives, Raises More Than $5.2 Million For Area Nonprofits
Record-Breaking Giving Day, Mohawk Valley Gives, Raises More Than $5.2 Million For Area Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation hosted the third annual “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on September 20 to raise funds for local nonprofits serving Herkimer, Oneida and Otsego counties. The community came together and raised over $5.2 million thanks to contributions from more than 8,200 donors, making it a record-breaking year for the campaign. All 325 participating nonprofit organizations received a donation through the giving event.

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