
Opportunity Fund
Organizations in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties that meet our stated mission of building a vibrant, equitable and prosperous community may submit a brief one-to-two-page summary of a proposed project or funding request. These funding request summaries may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
In general, the Allyn Family Foundation is open to requests that:
- Support healthy development for children and families
- Build family economic stability and self-sufficiency
- Support places and spaces that bring people together with intention
- Build neighborhoods of choice
- Amplify community voice and power-building
The summary document must include:
- a brief description of your organization
- an overview of the project
- how it addresses a community need
- the project timeline
- the overall budget and requested amount
- anticipated outcomes
The one-to-two-page summary should be submitted via email to Amy Nye at anye@allynfoundation.org.
Funding from the Allyn Family Foundation typically ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. Any additional questions may be directed to Amy Nye at the Allyn Family Foundation office by email at anye@allynfoundation.org or by phone at 315-685-5059.
Previously Awarded opportunity fund Grants(2022)
Catholic Charities
$25,000 for refugee resettlement
Huntington Family Center
$4,284 for a new compressor, two window AC units, and blinds
Landmark Theatre
$40,000 for facility improvement funds
NEHDA
$22,000 for Small Business Facilitator's salary and benefits
Northside Learning Center
$30,000 for boiler replacement
OnPoint for College
$30,000 to support college enrollment, success, and completion
Redhouse Arts Center
$20,000 for general operating support
Salt City Harvest Farm
$6,000 for computers and software for incoming staff & apprentices
Symphoria
$15,000 in support of the Spark series
Previously Awarded cayuga county Grants(2022)
Auburn Public Theater
$75,000 for general operating support
Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity
$27,226 for a part-time Construction Supervisor
Cayuga Museum
$20,000 in support of West End Arts Campus
King Ferry Food Pantry
$5,000 for general operating support
Nick's Ride 4 Friends
$75,000 for general operating support
Schweinfurth Memorial Art
$75,000 in support of West End Arts Campus