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Give.
Thrive.
Leveraging the power of philanthropy
to create a great place to live, give,
and thrive.
Learn About the Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization who provides an array of services to donors who wish to establish endowed and non-endowed funds to support giving today and forever. Learn more about how we help our community.
New Fund Spotlight: The Zanderland Autism Fund
The Zanderland Autism Fund has been established to provide funds to families and community programs that support youth with autism in Steuben and Chemung counties. One in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism in the United States each year which is an increase from 2 years ago. Parents and families who have an autistic child face additional challenges of meeting the complex needs of the individual. This fund has been established to help support some of those challenges. If you’d like to make a gift, click on the button below, complete the form, and select The Zanderland Autism Fund from the list of funds from the drop down box.
844
Individual Grants & Scholarships Awarded
$2.7M
Total Amount of Grants & Scholarships Awarded to Nonprofits & College Bound Students Annually
220k
People Served by Grants & Scholarships in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Yates Counties
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Students
College is expensive. We have scholarships to help you pay.
Nonprofits
Our programs and funds are designed to support your big ideas.
Donors
You can make a lasting investment in the life of your community.
Professional Advisors
Work with us to help your clients meet their charitable goals.
Building an anti-racist world isn’t something we take lightly at the Community Foundation. We are grateful for your support, encouragement, and partnership as we continue this journey together.
Creating a Great Place to Live
We live and work in a unique region full of rural towns, small cities, big ideas, and generous hearts.
Our Region
Our region is made up of four counties in Upstate New York – Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates. It is home to a growing number of unique people with a diverse array of abilities and challenges. Interested in learning more? Take a minute to learn more about the quality of life in our region. Learn More
Our Impact
We work with dedicated donors and strong nonprofits to guide our funds in strategic ways that fill gaps, reduce inequities, and work to solve the region’s most pressing challenges. We look at the holistic needs in our communities including education, youth, the arts, capacity building, animals and the environment to create a stronger region for all.
Our Network
Nonprofit organizations provide essential services across our region that make our communities better places to live every day. They feed our children, clean our streams, provide cultural activities, educate our population, and so much more. This network of nonprofits are the backbone of our communities and are leading the way toward a more equitable community where everyone can thrive.
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