A strong arts community means a stronger region. The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties recently awarded over $270,000 to local nonprofits through its Arts Grant Round. Learn how these investments are helping creativity thrive in the area.

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.

In recent years, the Community Foundation has redefined its role in the community, moving beyond traditional grantmaking to become a dynamic leader and partner by spearheading innovative solutions for sustainable change. 

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced more than $2 million in grants during the first quarter of 2024 to organizations and initiatives primarily in the areas of human services, health, arts and culture, and education.

The Impact Centers will have basketball courts, but for this community they will mean much more. To borrow a basketball phrase, they're game-changers. 

A detailed look at the grants, investments, scholarships and other community programs/initiatives made by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in 2023. 

M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund has invested $250,000 to ICAN in support of its Family Resource Center, which will also house a new, state-of-the-art Children’s Museum

For more than 25 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations.