The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has released the results of its 2026 Nonprofit Survey, offering an in-depth look at the needs, challenges, and priorities of nonprofit organizations serving the Mohawk Valley.

How Can Planned Giving Support Financial Goals and Tax-Efficient Giving?

Many donors want their charitable giving to create impact not only today, but decades into the future.

Planned giving creates an opportunity for people to support the causes and organizations they care about long after their lifetime.

Hero Fund America (HFA) Fund, a field-of-interest fund of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, is seeking applications for its First Responders Grant Round for programs, projects, and other needs that will support education, training, lifesaving equipment, and mental health of fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies.

The Cornhill Revitalization Project invites community members of all ages to attend Cornhill Spring Fest, a free family-friendly celebration designed to bring neighbors together through creativity, connection, and community pride.

The Mohawk Valley Giving Guide is a community-wide resource, powered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, designed to bridge people looking to give with local nonprofit needs across our region.

In partnership with Oneida County, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is seeking applications from local nonprofit organizations for programs that address the unique needs and challenges of at-risk youth in Oneida County and provide meaningful services which help to reduce acts of violence among youth.

Recent reports about national donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and Schwab Charitable/DAFgiving360 have sparked important conversations across the philanthropic community regarding donor intent and the freedom to give to the causes you care about most.