Founded in 1969 as The Area Fund, the Community Foundation of Dutchess County is a public, nonprofit organization created by area residents as a permanent resource for the entire county to make our region a better place for all of us to live and grow…today, tomorrow and always.
As a driving philanthropic force in our community, our mission is to strengthen our community 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.
To accomplish this we:
Our vision
A community foundation that is designed to be for Ulster County and by Ulster County.
Our goal
To grow philanthropy in Ulster County for the benefit of Ulster County residents.
Our intent
To provide our legal structure, experience and expertise to an advisory board that will represent all areas of Ulster County. This board will raise money and make grants for the benefit of Ulster County.
Since 1919, the Dutchess County Bar Association has worked to serve their membership and the community at large, promoting access to and understanding of the law.
The Dutchess County Bar Association has grown into a multifaceted professional organization, serving attorneys from Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley and beyond.
