CFOC also announced that it has allocated $100,000.00 for 2025 Spring Awards to local arts organizations. According to officials, this is the largest amount CFOC has offered to the arts community to date. The program is funded in part by the Mildred Parish Foundation Donor Advised Fund.…
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This week, we reached out to our Otsego County friends and neighbors to find out what helps them relax in this heated political environment—what brings a smile to their faces, or reminds them that, regardless of our differences, it’s good to be an American.…
The Clarvoes, who have lived in Hartwick since 1980, are long-time advocates for environmental issues, including the importance of recycling. One of their largest recycling efforts was the restoration of a building in the hamlet of Hartwick, reusing many of the materials in the building and employing construction methods to ensure energy conservation.…
Potential applicants for the Otsego County Cemetery Restoration Fund must speak with a representative from the Community Foundation of Otsego County before applying. E-mail CFOC Executive Director Jeff Katz for more information at jeff@cfotsego.org.…
We realize that what stops many people from coming forward to serve is lack of information. From simple questions like ‘How do I get on the ballot?’ to ‘How much time will I have to spend with my duties?’ and ‘Do I get paid?’…
“I believe the Community Foundation of Otsego County has made a substantial impact in the last five years and I have been proud to serve on the Board of Directors,” said Rowley.…
Each spring and fall, the CFOC solicits award requests from across Otsego County, typically asking nonprofits to focus on certain areas. While the foundation often receives more requests than it can fund, successful applicants are those that come closest to achieving the goals of the focus area. In the last five years, the CFOC has issued awards totaling $1,051,942.00 to 377 nonprofits.…
“Encouraging philanthropy throughout Otsego County is a major goal for the foundation,” said Executive Director Jeff Katz. “We spark that interest by engaging our youth through a unique program for high-school students designed to sharpen their focus on local needs and issues and encourage them to become leaders in their communities.”…
Professor Alex Thomas, executive director of the PLACES Institute at SUNY Oneonta, cited the history of Otsego County and the region, from early and long-lasting successes to steady decline since 1970. Dire projections show the possibility of Otsego County’s population dropping by 25 percent by 2050.…
Will Kleffner, Cooperstown Food Pantry executive director, said, “I want to say thank you to CFOC for bringing Mohawk Valley Gives to Otsego County. Not only has it been a major boost to our operation, but it has also helped to reshape our board’s approach to philanthropy. It’s truly a win-win.”…