Give

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop

You can help make a difference in our community in so many ways through our foundation. We can help you design a fund that addresses the issues you care about most, or you can give any amount you wish to any of our existing funds. Since the Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization, your gift is tax deductible.

To explore our funds, follow the “Funds and Endowments” link on the left side of this page. The Community Foundation is proud to be a part of these funds that make life in the Southern Tier so much better, each in their own way. We and the fund originators greatly appreciate each contribution because every time someone gives, it shows that they care as much as we do.

Giving is easy. Simply send a check, payable to the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, and let us know to which fund you’d like to contribute. If you’d like to give in honor of someone, or in someone’s memory, we gladly send acknowledgements to whomever you prefer. Giving in someone’s honor makes a great gift for that person who already has everything. For your convenience we offer Printable Gift and Printable Pledge forms.

The Community Foundation also accepts online gifts. For your protection, all transactions are completed through PayPal, a secure payment service. Once you have submitted your credit card information, you can tell us about your gift, including the name of the fund to which you’re giving, whether you’re giving in honor or memory of someone and if you’d like an acknowledgement sent.

Please note that all donations are irrevocable. No goods or services are provided for donations. The Community Foundation has exclusive legal control over the contributed assets.