
Video summarizing CFHV’s support and funding for a wide range of programs including the arts, sustainability and environmental initiatives, food insecurity, senior services, social services, after-school programs and scholarships, and much more
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.
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