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.
That was the announcement from the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, noting that it awarded 41 Excellence in the New Economic Era grants to 28 organizations and municipalities to "build...more
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County will award 18 grants totaling more than $45000 to local organizations in December. The grants are targeted to ...See all stories on this topic...more
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County announced its first Capacity Building grant cycle to assist nonprofit organizations in achieving new levels of ...See all stories on this topic...more
The Community Foundation of Tompkins County announces its first Capacity Building grant cycle to assist non-profit organizations in achieving new levels of ...See all stories on this topic...more
The foundation supports grants in aging services, youth services, animal welfare, and the environment. Grants are limited to qualified nonprofit ...
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The Community Foundation of Tompkins County has announced 14 2010 Helen Thomas Howland Foundation awards totaling more than $48300 to benefit Tompkins and ...
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Textbooks for Change, a London-based social enterprise that has obtained the B Corporation seal for positive social and environmental impact, is seeking investors that would be helping the company expand.