L Crary Foundation

The Bruce L. Crary Foundation supports students pursuing higher education in a five-county region of Northeastern New York State. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded just under $14 million in grants to nearly 8,000 students, helping them meet the costs of higher education.

Its work centers on providing financial assistance to students from the region, and its website directs visitors to scholarship information and resources for alumni and donors. The site also features information about the Bruce L. Crary Hand House, along with photographs of Bruce Crary and the Hand family.

Visitors can learn about the Foundation’s Board of Governors and staff, find contact information, and explore other photo galleries. Together, these resources introduce the Foundation’s scholarship support and provide ways to connect with its community. By focusing its grants on students across the region, the Bruce L.

Crary Foundation helps make higher education costs more manageable for local recipients and maintains a connection with alumni, supporters, and the families associated with its history