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Private foundation · EIN 15-6018481

Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County

Ithaca, NY

Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County is a private foundation based in Ithaca, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $214K in grants and contributions paid across 61 grants, with $3.58M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Catholic Charities Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Downtown Ithaca Children's Center and YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County.

How to request funding

Contact
Peter Grossman President
Phone
6075925485
Address
Po Box 97, Ithaca, Ny, 14851
Form and materials
All requests should be in writing. requests should indicate a brief description of the organization requesting the funds and the purpose of the request and a budget.
Restrictions
The foundation's policy is to make the funds available to voluntary agencies serving the tompkins county area.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities Food Bank of the Southern TierElmira, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$10,000
Downtown Ithaca Children's CenterIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$9,000
YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins CountyIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$7,500
First Baptist Church of EnfieldNewfield, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$7,500
Cornell Cooperative ExtensionIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$7,500
Area Congregations Together IncShelton, CTAwards, Contributions & Operations$7,500
Women's Opportunity CenterIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$7,145
Sciencenter of IthacaIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$6,900
Golden OpportunityIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$6,750
The Learning WebIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$6,150
4-H Primitive Persuits of Cornell CooperativeIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$6,000
Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland CountiesIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,625
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services IncIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,250
Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
Groton Community Health CareGroton, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
Franziska Racker CenterIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
Finger Lakes Reuse IncIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
Community Science InstituteIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
College Initiative UpstateIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
Beverly J Martin School PTAIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$5,000
Ithaca Children's GardenIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$4,530
LongviewIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$4,000
Hospice & Palliative Care Service of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$4,000
Seeventh Art of Corporation of IthacaIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$3,750
Ithaca Community Childcare CenterIthaca, NYAwards, Contributions & Operations$3,750

The 25 largest of 61 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: All requests should be in writing. requests should indicate a brief description of the organization requesting the funds and the purpose of the request and a budget.. Restrictions: The foundation's policy is to make the funds available to voluntary agencies serving the tompkins county area.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $214,488 in grants and contributions paid (61 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Catholic Charities Food Bank of the Southern Tier (NY), $10K, Downtown Ithaca Children's Center (NY), $9K, YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County (NY), $7.5K, First Baptist Church of Enfield (NY), $7.5K and Cornell Cooperative Extension (NY), $7.5K.