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Syracuse foundations

There are 221 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Syracuse metro area. Combined, these Syracuse metro foundations employ 181 people, earn more than $150 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Syracuse

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
153
 
$51,987,812
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
37
 
$93,063,592
Community foundations
 
10
 
$87,868,093
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
3
 
$0
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
2
 
$92,454
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$611,639
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$1,830,927
Corporate foundations
 
1
 
$221,323
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Job trends for Syracuse foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
128
1-10
 
13
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Syracuse

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
113
$250k to $1M
 
20
$1M to $5M
 
15
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Syracuse

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1-20 of 221

Central New York Community Foundation

The Central New York Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by encouraging the growth of permanent charitable endowment to meet the community's changing opportunities and needs.
Revenue
$50.7m
Assets
$458.3m
Employees
31
EIN
15-0626910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Allyn Family Foundation

The Allyn Family Foundation is committed to a collaborative partnership with organizations and the community to build a responsible and vibrant Central New York.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$131.2m
Employees
1
EIN
15-6017723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The William G Pomeroy Foundation

The William G Pomeroy Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to nonprofits. Last year, it made 261 grants, including to the Central New York Community Foundation. The foundation is located in Syracuse, NY.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$114.9m
Employees
4
EIN
20-6572301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fred L. Emerson Foundation

Since 1932, the Foundation has provided support to core community organizations of Auburn and surrounding central New York area where its founder, Fred L. Emerson, lived and worked.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$94.5m
Employees
2
EIN
15-6017650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Upstate Foundation

The Upstate Foundation enhances community health by supporting patient care, education, and research through scholarships, grants, and charitable gifts for Upstate Medical University.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$324.9m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1068101
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Foundation

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Foundation raises funds to support programs and services provided by St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center and its affiliates.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
0
EIN
22-2149775
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Syracuse Urban Partnership

Syracuse Urban Partnership is a private foundation in NY that funds youth scholarships, facility construction, and distributes grants.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
0
EIN
82-5069452
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York

Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York ensures continuity and vitality of Jewish life through endowment funds, community support, and effective financial management.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$32.4m
Employees
1
EIN
16-1599356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard S Shineman Foundation

The Richard S Shineman Foundation supports nonprofits in Oswego County through grants, training, and collaborations, enhancing community quality of life.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$43.1m
Employees
1
EIN
46-1998245
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dorothy and Marshall M Reisman Foundation

The Dorothy and Marshall M Reisman Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support, strategic partnership fund, general operating funds, general operating, worktrain collaborative 2018-2020, wisdom keepers sponsor, welcome us ...
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$34.6m
Employees
1
EIN
16-6353565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center

Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is a non-profit gallery and museum located in Auburn, New York. The Art Center is situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes region and is dedicated to promoting the visual arts.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1097876
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gifford Foundation

Through initiatives, grantmaking, and community engagement, The Gifford Foundation directs support in an intentionally transformative and flexible manner for Central New York.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
2
EIN
15-0572881
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbian Foundation

The Columbian Foundation is a private foundation located in Auburn, NY that primarily funds program support, capital improvements, and equipment purchases. It made 29 grants last year to various grantees, including Abc Cayuga Playspace and others.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
0
EIN
15-6017838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ny Funders Alliance Initiatives Fund

The Ny Funders Alliance Initiatives Fund convenes funders to network, learn, share tools, and strengthen cooperation, advancing grantmaker education, research, and partnerships with grantseekers.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$30.6k
Employees
0
EIN
16-1315982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Owen T and Alice M Gorman Testamentary Charitable TR U / W / O Alice M Gorman

Alice M Gorman is a private foundation located in Oneida, NY whose purpose is to expenses related to operating free health clinic. Last year, it made 40 grants, the majority of which went to Fordham University School Of Law.
Revenue
$739.7k
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
2
EIN
22-6927092
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oswego Health Foundation

The mission of the Oswego Health Foundation is to raise and manage philanthropic support for Oswego Health and it's not for profit entities as they provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of the residents in our community.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
80-0822020
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Stanley W Metcalf Foundation

The Stanley W Metcalf Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds for charitable purposes. It made one grant last year and it is located in Auburn, NY.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
0
EIN
15-6017859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stephanie S Kata Foundation

The Stephanie S Kata Foundation is a private foundation in De Witt, NY, funding unrestricted contributions and supporting grantees like Corning Christian Academy.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
16-6492296
IRS type
501(c)(3)

R Gene Knox Foundation

The R Gene Knox Foundation is a private foundation based in Canastota, NY that primarily funds scholarships. Grantees such as Rosario Brown and others have received support from the foundation. Last year, the foundation made two grants.
Revenue
$754.4k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
45-5579972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The MSJ Foundation

Galloo Foundation is a private foundation in NY that funds charitable organizations primarily for education, medicine, social welfare, arts, and historic preservation.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1562659
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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