OUR MISSION

The Gifford Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to the stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care. by Rosamond Gifford in 1954. The Foundation is committed to using its financial and human resources to build the capacity of individuals and organizations to enhance the quality of life for the people of Central New York.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DEADLINES:

The Foundation has recently decided to adopt rolling submissions of proposals in an effort to speed the processing of grant requests. You must be invited to apply for a grant from the Gifford Foundation subsequent to a meeting with staff.

The Foundation has recently launched a new website called Giffordslist. It is a resource sharing website for Central New York nonprofits and businesses.  Join now to learn about employment opportunities, available items, events and more.