History
More than 60 years ago, a small group of community members had a big idea. They thought building a community trust that combined financial investment with the talent and insight of community partners would lead to long-term social impact. One small group. One big idea. Infinite impact. Thanks to our founders, their insight and their big idea, The Foundation has invested more than $53 million in Herkimer County and Oneida County, built hundreds of innovative community partnerships and made community-changing impact in Herkimer County and Oneida County for more than 60 years. We believe, as our founders did, that it's your innovation, your partnership and your big ideas that will make big impact in our community. Call us or e-mail us today to see how we can work together to build a vibrant, healthy community.
Specialties
The story of The Foundation is often told in dollars and cents. It's a story of great generosity, skilled financial management and meaningful grants to the community. It's a history to be celebrated. But behind that story is another of no less value. It's the story of leadership, partnership and innovation. Over 60 years ago, before the first gift, before the first grant, there was a group of men and women who recognized the importance of this new idea of a community trust. Even in the face of the charitable needs of the day, they saw the power of longer term social solutions. Not just long-term money but long-term commitment. These founders understood that success would require true partnerships - even beyond those that give and those that receive. Money is a powerful tool. But the time and talent found in the greater community was the key to using that tool most effectively. Today, The Foundation continues in that same spirit. We're dedicated to creating strong partnerships with the goal of making social impact in our community. Over these many decades our impact has grown dramatically along with our assets. Then again, we've always understood that our assets are much more than money.