Community foundation · EIN 16-1587553
Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc
Ithaca, NY
Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc is a community foundation based in Ithaca, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $4.28M in grants paid across 115 grants, with $31.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Cascadilla Boat Club, First Unitarian Society of Ithaca and Greater Ithaca Activities Center (giac).
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
A grantee attestation form is required to be completed and returned before a grant check is issued. this form requires acceptance of all grant requirements. in addition, site visits are employed for a subject of grants made as well as written interim and final reports for selected grants.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To improve the quality of life in tompkins county by inspiring and supporting enduring philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadilla Boat Club | Ithaca, NY | Community Building- Comm. Organizing/Other | $145,272 |
| First Unitarian Society of Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | Community Building-Religious | $120,250 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center (giac) | Ithaca, NY | Community Building- Comm. Organizing/Other | $104,767 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Elmira, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Human Serv/Hunger/Housing | $94,710 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Brooklyn, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Health | $66,788 |
| Southside Community Center | Ithaca, NY | Community Building- Comm. Organizing/Other | $57,320 |
| First United Methodist Church of Durango DBA Summit Church | Durango, CO | Community Building-Religious | $50,000 |
| Golden Opportunity | Ithaca, NY | Education | $47,000 |
| Threefold Educational Foundation-DBA Eurythmy Spring Valley | Chestnut Ridge, NY | Community Building- Comm. Organizing/Other | $39,500 |
| US-Rilm Office | Ithaca, NY | Arts and Culture-Museum | $36,557 |
| Paleontological Research Institution | Ithaca, NY | Community Building-Philanthropy | $35,450 |
| Village at Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | Community Building- Comm. Organizing/Other | $33,000 |
| The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Health | $32,979 |
| United Way of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | Community Building-Philanthropy | $32,790 |
| Hospicare & Palliative Care Services of Tc | Ithaca, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Health | $32,750 |
| Senior Lifestyle Solutions of Ithaca Inc | Ithaca, NY | Community Building- Comm. Organizing/Other | $30,000 |
| Tompkins County Public Library Foundation | Ithaca, NY | Arts and Culture-Library | $29,238 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Inc | Ithaca, NY | Arts and Culture-Other | $28,783 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Human Serv/Hunger/Housing | $27,510 |
| Finger Lakes Reuse Inc | Ithaca, NY | Environment/Sustainability/Animal Welfare | $26,700 |
| Foodnet Meals on Wheels | Ithaca, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Human Serv/Hunger/Housing | $26,275 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Ithaca, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Human Serv/Hunger/Housing | $26,260 |
| Lansing Community Library | Lansing, NY | Arts and Culture-Library | $23,298 |
| Ithaca Youth Bureau a Department of the City of Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | Education | $22,000 |
| Ithaca Health Alliance | Ithaca, NY | Health & Human Serv. - Health | $20,727 |
The 25 largest of 115 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $4,283,058 in grants paid (115 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Cascadilla Boat Club (NY), $145K, First Unitarian Society of Ithaca (NY), $120K, Greater Ithaca Activities Center (giac) (NY), $105K, Food Bank of the Southern Tier (NY), $94.7K and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (NY), $66.8K.