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.
Since it was established, the organization has awarded $12 million in more than 3,000 grants locally. Community Foundation of Tompkins County board members, stewards of the endowment, expressed...more
... important work in our community that needs support and visibility,” said George Ferrari, Jr., CEO of the Community Foundation of Tompkins...more
R2P's "Pirates" is exclusively sponsored by the Inn on Columbia with scholarship support from an anonymous fund at the Community Foundation...more