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Nonprofit · EIN 15-0626910

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13202

Financials

$50.7M$31M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$50,696,520$31,016,629$19,679,891$458,328,795$31,372,414$426,956,381
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$39,709,842
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,528,895
Net gain from sales of assets
$7,363,376
Other revenue
$457,783

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,199,053
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$808,681
Other salaries and wages
$2,386,360
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,870,559
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$231,326
Depreciation
$319,282
Program services (functional)
$27,758,372
Management and general (functional)
$1,747,011
Fundraising (functional)
$1,511,246

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$425,141,081
Total assets, end of year
$458,328,795
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,372,414
Net assets, end of year
$426,956,381
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,664,283
Publicly traded securities
$300,156,652
Net assets without donor restrictions
$337,926,896
Net assets with donor restrictions
$89,029,485
Gross receipts
$61,814,944
Employees
31
Volunteers
170
Year formed
1927
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELANIE LITTLEJOHNPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$331,054$26,651
KIMBERLY SADOWSKIVP & CFO
Officer
40$200,163$19,398
THOMAS GRIFFITHVP OF DEVELOPMENT
Officer
40$188,127$18,486
FRANK RIDZIVP OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$160,430$15,663
KATRINA CROCKERVP OF COMMUNICATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$147,512$24,923
AHMEED TURNERVP OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$147,986$14,537
MONICA MERANTESENIOR DIRECTOR OF PHILANT
Highest-paid employee
40$120,147$22,036
ELIZABETH HARTMANSENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$122,278$12,253
BETHAIDA GONZALEZCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN FURTNEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH LAZZAROTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARTIN A SCHWABCOMPLIANCE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LISA D ALFORDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAIME ALICEAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHERINE A BERTINIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
11 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REBECCA BRONFEIN RAPHAELMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM H BROWERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTIN T DURKIN JRMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHEN D FOURNIERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA S GERMAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK S HALLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR WARREN HILTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LEYLA Z MORGILLOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DUANE B OWENSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN E SCHWABMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN L WIESEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
431 E FAYETTE STREET, SYRACUSE, NY 13202-1902
In care of
% KIMBERLY SADOWSKI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KIMBERLY SADOWSKI, 431 E FAYETTE STREET 100, SYRACUSE, NY 13202
Signed the 990
KIMBERLY SADOWSKI, VP & CFO
Phone
(315) 422-9538
Return prepared by
BONADIO & CO LLP

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A THRIVING AND EQUITABLE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION BY LEADING AND INSPIRING A COMMUNITY CULTURE OF GIVING, CELEBRATING LEGACY AND STEWARDING CHARITABLE RESOURCES FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROGRAMS: GRANTMAKING AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS ACROSS THEIR LIFECYCLE. THIS RANGES FROM THE BIRTH OF NEW ORGANIZATIONS OUT OF COMMUNITY CONCERNS, TO THE LAUNCH OR EXPANSION OF NEW IDEAS FOR WAYS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES. OUR PROGRAMS SEEK TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE AND IMPACT WHILE HONORING DIVERSITY AND BUILDING INCLUSION WITHIN AND ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OUR INVOLVEMENT AND INVESTMENTS IN COLLECTIVE IMPACT EFFORTS, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES THAT MOVE OUR REGION FORWARD.
    Expenses $6,306,376 · grants $5,685,644 · revenue $249,317
  • DONOR-ADVISED FUND DISTRIBUTIONSDONOR-ADVISED FUNDS ARE ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES OR BUSINESSES THAT CHOOSE TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE GRANTMAKING PROCESS. THEY ARE CONSIDERED A CONVENIENT WAY TO MANAGE A DONOR'S CHARITABLE GIVING BY ALLOWING THEM TO ADDRESS A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES AND FULFILL THEIR CHARITABLE INTERESTS AS THEY EVOLVE OVER TIME.
    Expenses $16,132,936 · grants $15,167,467 · revenue $16,500
  • SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE ESTABLISHED BY DONORS WHO WISH TO HELP STUDENTS PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL DREAMS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS THE HOME TO SYRACUSE'S SAY YES TO EDUCATION ENDOWMENT. SAY YES GUARANTEES A PATH TO COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS OF THE SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT ENHANCES THEIR OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
    Expenses $2,305,318 · grants $1,720,640
  • DESIGNATED FUNDSDESIGNATED FUNDS ARE PERSONALIZED BY DONORS TO SUPPORT THE SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS THEY CARE ABOUT. THESE FUNDS PROVIDE LONG-TERM, CONSISTENT SUPPORT TO ONE OR MORE CHARITIES SELECTED BY THE DONOR. GRANTS FROM THESE FUNDS REPRESENT A PAYOUT OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S BOARD-APPROVED SPENDING POLICY RATE FOR PERMANENT FUNDS.
    Expenses $3,013,742 · grants $2,625,302 · revenue $457

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
15-0626910
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1948
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$458,328,795
Income (IRS master file)
$61,814,944

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$50,696,520$31,016,629$458,328,795XML
990-TMarch 2025–––IRS
990-TMarch 2024–––IRS
990March 2023$34,290,952$25,334,728$389,455,496IRS
990-TMarch 2023–––IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990-TMarch 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990-TMarch 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 15-0626910).

Questions about CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is 15-0626910.
Is CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
Are donations to CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names KIMBERLY SADOWSKI.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $331,054 (MELANIE LITTLEJOHN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,696,520, expenses of $31,016,629 and total assets of $458,328,795 at year end.

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