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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
“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
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
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.