Community
Foundation of Tompkins County
Gifts
of cash or stock may be made to the Community Foundation and designated
to one or more of the current funds listed below. All gifts are tax deductible
as allowed by current law.
The
Tompkins Today and Tomorrow Fund
Supports
the unrestricted grant-making and operations of the Community Foundation
of Tompkins County.
The
Advocacy Center Fund
Supports
the programs and services ofthe Advocacy Center
Alex
Haley Pool Fund
Provides
summer fee scholarships for neighborhood youth, grants for pool enhancements,
and supports lifeguard training for neighborhood youth.
Betty
J. McKnight and Jean C. Smith, MD Environmental Education Fund
The
Browning Fund
Supports
local organizations
The
Carman and Sandra Brink Hill Fund
Cascadilla
Boat Club Fund
Supports
the scholastic rowing program for high school athletes in our community
through donations from businesses, private donors, grants, and charitable
organizations
The
Children and Youth Fund
This
is a Field of Interest Fund that makes grants addressing issues pertaining
to Children and Youth in Tompkins County
Community
Dispute Resolution Center (CDRC) "Talk Works" Fund
Supports
the mission, activities and programs of the Community Dispute Resolution
Center
Crime
and Sexual Assault Victims Fund
Benefits
agencies and organizations that help victims of crime and sexual assault,
and provides an annual grant of $5,000
David
Kuckuk and Sheila Danko Donor Advised Fund
The
Dorothy L. Allen Black Music Fund
Established
to support Gospel music in traditional African American congregations
Dryden
Youth Opportunity Fund
Provides
resources for the benefit of the youth in the Dryden community by funding
innovative programs that enrich educational and community services
Erin
Aljoe Schlather Dedicated Memorial Fund
Supports
initiatives that develop leadership, responsibility and confidence in
young people, especially young women; Erin believed that it was her responsibility
to make the world a better place. She inspired others to believe
in themselves and in their ability to make a difference. To Erin
, it never was whether the cup was half full or half empty, rather it
was that the cup was not big enough.
The
Edith W. Showacre Memorial Fund
Established
to memorialize Edith W. Showacre (1929-2005), a beloved and admired Ithaca
High School English teacher and dedicated community member
Family
& Children's Service of Ithaca
Builds
Family and Children's Service's capacity to assist children, adults, and
families facing life challenges - Services include mental health and crisis
counseling for children, families and adults, guidance for troubled youths,
home care for the elderly and ill, and employee assistance.
Friends
of the Lansing Community Library Center Fund
The
Friends of the Lansing Library Center (LCLC) is a nonprofit organization
which supports the programs, activities, and facilities of the LCLC, a
reading room of TCPL. Completely staffed by volunteers, LCLC was
established in July 2001 to maintain and improve the quality of life for
the citizens of Lansing by providing access to information, cultural resources,
and opportunities for personal enrichment.
Finger
Lakes Land
Trust Stewardship Fund
Supports
the stewardship of land and conservation easements held by the Finger
Lakes Land Trust
The
George B. Bailey Agency Fund
Supports
the company's gifts to the Community
The
Glenn B. Wilder Fund for Social Justice
Groton
Education Fund
Supports
the educational and operational needs for programs provided to the children
and students of the Groton Central School District
The
21 Goodwill Street Fund
The
21 Goodwill Street Fund is a family fund established to engage several
generations of the Shafer family in supporting a variety of community
needs
The
Howard Hartnett Fund
One
of the first funds created by a private individual at the Community Foundation
of Tompkins County; supports a broad range of community needs
Home
Learners of the Finger Lakes Fund
Created
to increase opportunities for families engaged in home learning in the
Finger Lakes Region; Grants encourage non-profit organizations to provide
resources, activities or classes geared toward this population; or scholarships
for individuals to attend activities at non-profit organizations.
All home-learners will be eligible to participate in these activities
regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual preference, family composition
or method of home learning
The
Hinchcliff Family Fund
The
Hullar Family Fund
Ithaca
Community Chorus Fund
Established
by the family of Bill Thayer, who sang tenor in the chorus. This
is a designated fund which supports the Ithaca Community Chorus.
Ithaca
Health Alliance Funds
The
Joe Daley Community Fund
Gives
back to the Community through grants to the arts, athletics and the environment
James
E. Lawrence Environmental Memorial Fund
Established
to honor the life of James E. Lawrence, a dedicated conservationist and
environmentalist. Grants from the Fund will support his love of the natural
world through local and regional conservation projects.
Johnson
Graduate School
of Management Community Impact Fund
Supports
grants to the community by the students of the Johnson Graduate School
of Graduate Management
Kitchen
Theater Fund
Supports
the programs and activities of the Kitchen Theater
The
Lane Family Fund
The
League of Women Voters of Tompkins County Education Fund
Supports
the educational activities of the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County,
a nonpartisan organization, encourages the informed and active participation
of citizens ingovernment
Lenore
Coral Fund
Established
by a bequest by Lenore Coral, a retired Cornell music librarian, this
fund supports the International Repertory of Music Literature, an organization
that archives literature and publications on music throughout the world
Light
in Winter Festival Fund
Supports
the programs and activities of the Light in Winter Festival.
The
Schlather, Geldenhuys, Stumbar and Salk Fund
Supports
the firm's gifts to the community.
Louis
Perlgut Scholarship Fund
Benefits
deserving biochemistry graduate students currently enrolled at California
State University where Dr. Louis Perlgut had a distinguished career as
a biochemist and coordinator of the biochemistry department. Begun by
his daughter Sue Perlgut, a long-time Ithaca resident and leader in nonprofit
and philanthropic activities of Ithaca . Her family joins her in this
scholarship.
The
Lynnette Molesky Scofield Fund
Museum
of the Earth at Paleontological Research Institute (PRI) Fund
This
fund helps the Museum of the Earth at PRI offer multitude of activities
focused on the Earth and life sciences and the relationship between science
and art to diverse audiences. Activities include education programs,
internships for students,public events for the community educational publications,
and natural history exhibits for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
North
American Rock Garden Society - Adirondacks Chapter (NARGS) Fund
Supports
projects to the promote rock gardening
Mansoor
Family Fund
In
gratitude for friends, colleagues and Cornell classmates, the Mansoor
Family Fund supports charitable initiatives in the Ithaca and Tompkins
County .
Many
Hands: the Peter D. Wadach Memorial Fund
Established
to provide opportunities for individuals and to serve humanity in the
diverse and generous ways that Pete Wadach did throughout his life
The
Miller Mayer Fund
Supports
the firm's gifts to the community
The Myrtle D. Nash
Memorial Fund
Newfield
Central School
Fund
Provides
financial support for educational enrichment not included in the school
district's operating budget for the benefit of the children of the Newfield
School System during the time they are enrolled
The
Newfield Public Library-Lawrence E. and Lillian C. Payne Memorial Fund
Supports
the programs and activities of the Newfield Public Library; Established
in memory of Lawrence and Lillian Payne
The
Paul D. Tate Donor Advised Fund
Intended
to honor the person named through gifts reflecting his generosity and
compassion
The
Q-G Fund
Reverend
David N. Gramkee Community Fund
In
honor of Reverend David N. Gramkee's personal commitment to social ministry
and community projects throughout the Ithaca , Elmira , Seneca Falls,
Auburn , and Rochester areas, the Fund is dedicated to the support and
enhancement of youth ministry programs and activities in our region
The
Ridenour Family Fund
The
Sandy and Jay True Fund
Satya
P. and Chandra Talpade Mohanty Progressive Fund
The
Social Justice Fund
A
Field of Interest Fund
The
Shelley and John Semmler Fund
The
Strebel Fund for Community Enrichment
Created
in the memory and spirit of Lee Strebel's love of the performing arts.
To carry on his artistic vision and legacy, this fund supports talented
high school students, through organizations, who desire to develop thier
full potential through continued studies, with special emphasis in the
performing arts. Additionally, this fund supports various organizations,
including arts education in the Ithaca City School District, local thespian
events, and other related community programs.
Taylor
Peck Donor Advised Fund
Tompkins
County
Quality of Life Fund
Begun
by TC Legislator Michael Koplinka-Loehr to support the programs and activities
of Tompkins County 's Government Services. Having a permanent mechanism
for voluntary contributions will enable annual efforts to supplement County
programs that tax dollars could never cover.
True
Insurance Community Fund
Supports
the agency's gifts to the community
Tom
and Maria's Butterfly Fund
With
this fund, Tom and Maria Eisner hope to support some of the worthy organizations
that enrich the life of our community.
TST
Enrichment Opportunities Fund
The
Ujeni Grants for Advancing Public Education Fund
Established
to provide educational opportunities, this fund encourages life-long learning
and promotes quality education that prepares students to become contributing
members of our ever-growing and changing society www.ujeni.com
The
White Family Fund
Wilcox
Press Donation Fund
Supports
the company's gifts to the community
The
Women's Fund
To
provide support for the empowerment, education, creativity and transformation
of women and to provide a venue for honoring women as philanthropists
and leaders Click here to learn more about
the Women's Fund
The
Yarussi Family Fund
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