leaf icon

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds that support the needs of Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties. With over $100 million in assets, CFHV manages nearly 600 charitable funds and has distributed more than $777 million in grants and scholarships since January 2000. We lead initiatives to address urgent community needs such as food insecurity and educational challenges, offering both immediate relief and long-term support.

Our Mission

To strengthen our communities by offering donors the means to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by providing leadership to address community needs in a manner that is responsible, responsive and lasting.

Our Board Members

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes local leaders in business, philanthropy and our community.

Our Staff

The in-depth knowledge of our staff helps guide donors to align their charitable giving with their personal priorities and the issues they care about most.

Give Today!

By choosing to invest in the Community Foundations you are paving the way to a brighter future for the organization and to the nonprofits for which we serve.

In the News