Paying for education can change the direction of a student's future, which leaves many donors with a bigger question. How can one gift continue creating opportunities year after year?

Retirement planning often involves balancing financial security with the legacy you hope to leave behind. A charitable gift annuity, also referred to as a CGA, can help accomplish both by providing guaranteed lifetime income while supporting the charitable causes you care about.

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.

For many, the end of the year represents a time of reflection and gratitude, and an opportunity to give back. But it’s also the most strategic time for donors to make charitable contributions that not only do good in the community but also make financial sense.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has adopted a new investment management model, naming longtime consultant Crewcial Partners as its Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO). Based in New York City, Crewcial has worked closely with the Community Foundation for several decades, and this expanded partnership marks a new phase in managing and growing the Community Foundation’s charitable assets. 

For nearly 75 years, the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties has stood as a beacon of local philanthropy. But what exactly is a community foundation—and how does it differ from other grantmaking and philanthropic organizations? 

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.