Future for Oneonta Foundation

09/17/2026

Nonprofit, business and government leaders gathered at Wilber Park Wednesday, Sept. 16 for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new splash pad at Briggs Pool.

09/17/2026

💦What an exciting day for Oneonta! 💦

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the groundbreaking of the Wilber Park Splash Pad! We are so grateful to everyone who donated and helped make this community project possible.

🚧 Work on the splash pad will begin next month! We can’t wait to see this vision become a reality and create a fun, welcoming space for local families to enjoy for years to come.

A very special thank you to Brian Wright, Five Star Subaru, and the Oneonta Family YMCA for your incredible support of this project. And thank you to every donor, and community member who helped bring us to this exciting moment. ❤️

09/15/2026

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Splash Pad in Wilber Park will be held tomorrow-Wednesday, September 16 at 12pm near the Briggs pool. We hope to see you there! Pictured below are Gary Herzig-FOF Board Chair, John Nader-FOF Board Vice Chair, Frank Russo and Sue Kurkowski from the Oneonta Family YMCA.

09/13/2026

Congratulations to FOF board members Kim Baskin and Frank Russo (Frank Lower Decker). Kim is the Oneonta High School Alumni of the Year and Frank Russo was honored on the Wall of Distinction.
We are proud of you both! 💙💛

07/29/2026

Just a reminder our annual reception is tomorrow. We hope to see you there!

07/20/2026

Today is the last day to vote for the FOF Properties of Merit nominees. You can see them all and vote on our website www.futureforoneonta.org

06/30/2026

Congratulations to all area graduates! 🎓🎓

Congratulations to our FOF scholarship winners from Oneonta High School.

🎓Rebecca Foko will be attending Manhattan University majoring in Computer Information Sciences and

🎓Anthony Iannelli will be attending James Madison University majoring in Kinesiology.

🎓Congratulations to Madyson Imperato and James Erickson who were our Dollars for Scholars winners

🎓Special congratulations to Claire Smith the Milford Central School valedictorian! She is the daughter of Board member Chad Smith

06/24/2026

The FOF Properties of Merit nominees have been selected! You can see all of the nominees and vote at

The mission of the Future of Oneonta Foundation is to support initiatives that enhance our vibrant, engaging and welcoming community.

06/07/2026

The Future for Oneonta Foundation is proud to support the Oneonta Federated Garden Club and their annual downtown planting. ❤️🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Today is the day! Spring grant applications are due today. The link to apply is below.

The Future of Oneonta Foundation's strategic plan highlights the Board’s commitment to the ABC’s. Arts and Culture, Beautification, and Community Involvement. Unrestricted grants ranging from $250-1000 will be given to organizations that support projects that fit into those broad categories. If ...