COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC
Ithaca, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
16-1587553
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
LGBTQ+ Led
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY INC
Ithaca, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
16-1587553
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
LGBTQ+ Led
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Tompkins County. In 2024, it awarded a total of $5.4 million across 224 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
We bring people and resources together to build a more equitable Tompkins County by inspiring diverse philanthropy, catalyzing collaborations and championing inclusion and justice.
Cause Areas
68
Food security
Forestry
Arts services
Cultural awareness
Folk arts
Historical activities
Museums
Performing arts
Public arts
Visual arts
Community improvement
Economic development
Financial services
Housing development
Sustainable development
Adult education
Early childhood education
Education services
Elementary and secondary education
Equal opportunity in education
Graduate and professional education
Higher education
Student services
Vocational education
Biodiversity
Climate change
Environmental education
Environmental justice
Natural resources
Health care access
Medical support services
Mental health care
Out-patient medical care
Public health
Rehabilitation
Reproductive health care
Traditional medicine and healing
Human rights
Food aid
Free goods distribution
Victim aid
Family services
Human services information
Human services management
Job services
Personal services
Shelter and residential care
Special population support
Youth development
Libraries
Media access and policy
News and public information
International development
International peace and security
Foundations
Nonprofits
Philanthropy and public policy
Voluntarism
Abuse prevention
Consumer protection
Disasters and emergency management
Legal services
Camps
Festivals
Parks
Playgrounds
Rec centers
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Populations
25
Adults
Children and youth
Indigenous peoples
Multiracial people
People of African descent
People of Asian descent
People of European descent
People of Latin American descent
People of Middle Eastern descent
Caregivers
Families
Heterosexuals
Intersex people
LGBTQ people
Men and boys
Women and girls
People with disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses
Persons with substance use disorder(s)
Pregnant people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Incarcerated people
Victims and oppressed people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES CENTER INC
$825K
5%
CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$608.6K
4%
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY GO INC
$491.1K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
158
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.