The Erie Canalway Heritage Fund has launched its Next Century Campaign to help steer a course toward an ever more vibrant, sustainable future along New York's extraordinary canals.
Together, we can achieve a bold new vision that solidifies the Erie Canal at the center of a vibrant recreationway that drives economic investment in New York, contributes to community quality of life, and serves as a national model for accessibility and stewardship.
Join us in shaping the canal's next century.
Key Focus Areas
Promote Heritage Tourism
Foster Diverse and Accessible Recreation
Conserve Our Unique Heritage
Educate Current and Future Generations
Support Legacy Projects
Your generous support today will ensure that the canals that transformed America continue to be cared for and serve as an engine of economic and community development now and into the next century.
For more information on the Next Century Campaign or to discuss campaign corporate sponsorship, please contact:
Bob Radliff, Executive Director
518-237-7000, ext. 203
[email protected]
The Erie Canalway Heritage Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works hand-in-hand with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission. Your contribution to the Heritage Fund supports our efforts to preserve and share our extraordinary canal heritage. It helps us continue to work with partners to promote the Canalway Corridor as a world-class tourism destination. And it leverages additional financial support to advance the entire region.
Major Gift from M&T Bank Accelerates ‘Next Century’ Campaign
Thank You to our 2024 - 2025 Next Century Campaign Donors
Leadership Circle
Gifts of $10k or greater
BNY Mellon
Carl & Suzanne Blowers
Paul L. Comstock
Empire State Development's Division of Tourism/I LOVE NY
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation
Ronald Lee Fleming, Trustee, Fleming Family Foundation
Mark P. & Roxanne A. Hettler
M&T Bank
M&T Charitable Foundation
Miller/Howard Investments Inc.
Eric and Dr. Judy Mower
National Park Foundation
National Park Service
New York State Canal Corporation/New York Power Authority
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Mohawk River Watershed Basin Program
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Congressman Paul D. Tonko & U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Legacy Partners
Gifts of $5,000-$9,999
Brookfield Renewable
Amy Durland
The Harrison Studio
Promoters
Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999
Nancy Castillo and Lois Geshiwlm
Canal Bank, A Division of Chemung Canal Trust Company
Northwest River Supplies, Inc. (NRS)
Harry Sicherman
Stewart's Shops
Heritage Supporters
Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499
Judy & Philip Cherry
Ted & Bonita Hock
Momentive
Paul & Linda Neureuter
One Digital
Brad & Amber Packard
David Saginaw II
Spruce Creek Campground
Syracuse University
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Kal Wysokowski
1825 Society
Gifts of $500 - $999
Anonymous
Tom & Paula Blanchard
James Farr
Marilyn Higgins
Dana Scofund
Mary Liz Stewart
Erin Tobin
Robert and Susan Touhsaent Charitable Fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation
Businesses, Organizations, and Foundations
Gifts up to $999
2k Design
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela Outdoor Fund
CNY Community Foundation, Inc.
Disney Corporation – Employee Matching Program
Ess-Kay Yards, Inc.
Google – Employee Matching Program
Grossman St. Amour CPAs
Hancock Estabrook, LLP
Hornbeck Boats, Inc.
Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc.
InterFaith Works of Central New York
Sharon Leighton, Khione Consulting
Muddy Waters Café
MVP Health Care
National Grid
The Coppola Firm
Washington St. Partners
World Canals Conference Sponsors
BoatUS
Canal Bank, A Division of Chemung Canal Trust Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Confer Plastics, Inc.
Fairport Office of Community + Economic Development
M&T Bank
Anne & Chris McCaffrey
People Inc.
Schnabel Engineering
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation
The Harrison Studio
Visit Buffalo Niagara