Onondaga County > Syracuse
Syracuse was named after ancient Sicilian city.
Population: 148,620
Even if you’ve never been to Syracuse, odds are you’ve witnessed the largesse of Bill Pomeroy, one of the city’s biggest philanthropists.
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation, which has a two-pronged mission of health and history, has funded more than 1,200 roadside markers and plaques across the U.S. The foundation has also made major contributions to the Central New York Community Foundation and Crouse Health.
City institutions also attract support from outside the region. Syracuse University has received sizeable awards from the National Science Foundation and the Lilly Endowment. In 2014, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $1.35 million grant for the city to develop an innovation program to address urban problems.
School districts: Syracuse City School District
Hospitals: Crouse Hospital, St Josephs Hospital Health Center, University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center, Upstate University Hospital at Community General, Syracuse VA Medical Center
Emergency services: Syracuse Fire Department
Fraternal organizations: American Legion, Elks, Lions, Moose, Odd Fellows, Rotary, Shriners, VFW, Zonta
State parks: State Park at the Fair
Change agents:
Grants to local organizations have funded gun-violence reduction efforts, removal of blighted properties, child-abuse prevention programs, a center for runaway and homeless youth, adult literacy, food distribution, and other initiatives.
Syracuse grants by interest:
Agriculture
Animals
Arts and culture
Children and youth
Colleges
Community building
Economic development
Education
Emergency services
Food
Health
History
Hospice
Hospitals
Housing
Human services
Justice and legal services
Libraries
Media
Nonprofit sector
Refugees and immigrants
Religion
Seniors
Special needs
Veterans
Women
Largest nonprofits in Syracuse (by assets) include:
Syracuse University
New York State Teamsters Council Health & Hospital Fund
St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
Le Moyne College
Central New York Community Foundation
Crouse Health Hospital
Upstate Foundation
Upstate New York Engineers Health Fund
Helio Health
Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York
Home Headquarters
William G Pomeroy Foundation
Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse NY
IBEW 43 & Electrical Contract Wlfr
Francis House
Science Academies of New York Charter Schools
Redhouse Arts Center
Syracuse Health Science Center Medical Alumni Foundation
Housing Visions Unlimited
Service Employees Benefit Fund
ESF College Foundation
Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse NY
Loretto Management Corporation
Joy of Giving Something
Young Mens Christian Association of Central New York
St. Josephs Health Center Properties