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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC

Ithaca, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
16-1587553
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC

Ithaca, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
16-1587553
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Tompkins County. With a total of $5.4 million in grants paid to 224 grantees in 2024, this foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN TOMPKINS COUNTY BY INSPIRING AND SUPPOTING ENDURING PHILANTRHOPY.
Total Funding Given

$5.4M

2024
Grantees funded
224
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

158

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
G
George P Ferrari Jr
Board Member
L
Linda Gasser
Board Member
R
Reginald White
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $5.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES CENTER INC, CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY GO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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