Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc.



In early 1999 a group of concerned citizens gathered to discuss ways of creating a community foundation to serve as the philanthropic center for Tompkins County and for those wishing to support and enhance the quality of life for all who live and work here. In June 2000 six people were appointed to serve as the Incorporating Board of the new Community Foundation of Tompkins County, a 501?(3) nonprofit public foundation. The six were Jeff Furman, Howard P. Hartnett, Bill Myers, John Semmler, Diane Shafer, and Robert Swieringa.

Web Address

www.communityfoundationoftc.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @comfountc


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Tompkins County

Assets

2019 - 22,422,438
2018 - 17,571,435
2017 - 18,245,512
Domestic Grants

2019 - 1,851,083
2018 - 1,764,760


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Tompkins County


Community Foundation of Tompkins County Receives a Large Anonymous
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

ITHACA N.Y.(WENY)-- The Community Foundation of Tompkins County has been around since 2000 and they have no plans on going...more

Anonymous donor pledges $100000 to Community Foundation a second year in a row
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

For a second consecutive year, an anonymous donor pledged $100,000 to Community Foundation of Tompkins County to fund an...more

Groton Public Library garners grants to subsidize programs for children
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

The Groton Public Library was recently awarded four grants from The Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. These grants total $18,137. One of...more

Toy library visit delights children at Hasbrouck Community Center
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

The toy library has received support through grants from such organizations as the Community Foundation of Tompkins County; Sustainable Tompkins; the Friends of Tompkins County Public Library; Ithaca...more

Ithaca couple creates Environmental Education Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

The fund was established through Community Foundation of Tompkins County. “This topic is not covered well in our educational system, but it's important to us,” said Gerry Cox, a former assistant...more

Charity Aggressively Solicits Donation on Campus Without University Authorization
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

The Community Foundation of Tompkins County, a hub organization for local philanthropy, said they have “no history at all” of working with the charity. “I've never heard of that foundation...more

Week in review: Top 10 Ithaca stories | January 8 - 14
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

To honor Dr. Uphoff's dedication and support for children and families in the community, nurses from the Ithaca City School District have created the Dr. Marguerite Uphoff Endowment Fund. The fund...more

Groton Education Fund awards teacher grants for innovative curriculum expansions
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

The Groton Education Fund, a non-profit organization operating independently from the Groton Central School District, and affiliated with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, recently awarded...more

Endowment fund honors Dr. Marguerite Uphoff, 25-year medical director at Tompkins schools
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

“Forever the children in this community who have health issues, no matter what they are, will benefit from this endowment fund,” said Judy Hoffman, the former head nurse at the Ithaca City School...more

Endowment fund created in honor of ICSD medical director's retirement
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tompkins County

“Forever the children in this community who have health issues, no matter what they are, will benefit from this endowment fund,” said Judy Hoffman, the former head nurse at the Ithaca City School...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


MVYouth, a newly formed Vineyard philanthropy group with a mission to support Island youth, will pledge $4 million over the next four years to a diverse set of youth causes.




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