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Ithaca foundations

There are 82 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Ithaca metro area. Combined, these Ithaca metro foundations employ 44 people, earn more than $80 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $916 million.
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Types of foundations in Ithaca

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
63
 
$59,372,896
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
11
 
$16,580,158
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
2
 
$147,775
Community foundations
 
2
 
$7,968,618
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
1
 
$0
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$1,350,435
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Job trends for Ithaca foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
58
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Ithaca

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
51
$250k to $1M
 
10
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Ithaca

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1-20 of 82

Park Foundation / The Northern Trust Co

The Northern Trust Co is a private foundation located in Ithaca, NY. It made $49,982,226 in grants last year and has total assets of $363,341,035.
Revenue
$34.3m
Assets
$406.0m
Employees
20
EIN
16-6071043
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Tompkins County

Community Foundation of Tompkins County inspires and supports enduring philanthropy to improve the quality of life in Tompkins County. It provides grants and contributions to charities located in the greater Ithaca, New York area.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$27.8m
Employees
6
EIN
16-1587553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Triad Foundation

To encourage Americans to take advantage of the opportunities offered by their country. Its grant-making continues his commitment to democracy and free enterprise to religious liberty and freedom of thought and to broad access to education and employment.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$375.3m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0108102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lifebox Foundation

To preserve and protect the health of patients worldwide by providing pulse oximeters and training to hospitals and healthcare facilities in low and middle-income countries. To improve the safety of healthcare in low and middle-income countries.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
2
EIN
46-2266526
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund

To receive and distribute contributions and bequests through the structure of a community trust. To receive and distrubte contributions and bequests through the structure of a community trust.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1575921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eleanor B Rea Trust Uw 18365480

Eleanor B Rea Trust Uw is a private foundation that primarily funds unrestricted general grants and interest for the student loan program. Last year, it made six grants to organizations such as Clarkson University. It is located in Jacksonville, FL.
Revenue
$855.2k
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
0
EIN
14-6024440
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cortland Memorial Foundation

Cortland Memorial Foundation builds relationships to support Guthrie Cortland Medical Center through philanthropy, stewardship, and education.
Revenue
$925.1k
Assets
$10.8m
Employees
0
EIN
22-2230692
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steven and Marcy Schaeffer Family Foundation

Private foundation in Ithaca, NY funding arts, science, and social justice programs. Made 11 grants last year including Community Arts Partnership Of Tompkins County.
Revenue
$758.7k
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
0
EIN
45-5339818
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fund for the William George Agency for Children's Services

Established for The charitable purpose of providing financial and related support to an affiliated organization.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0585177
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cortland Community Foundation

The Cortland Community Foundation provides grants and contributions to support civic, educational, and charitable programs, community development, and low-cost housing initiatives within the local community of Cortland, NY.
Revenue
$855.7k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
16-1561037
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Tompkins County

Since 1921, United Way of Tompkins County has supported individuals and families in our communities. United Way is focused and results-driven, working year-round to address community conditions and create lasting solutions.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
10
EIN
15-0572883
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Social Service League of Ithaca

Social Service League of Ithaca is a private foundation located in Ithaca, NY that primarily funds grants to further its purpose. The organization made 15 grants last year, including to St Johns Community Services and other grantees.
Revenue
$13.9k
Assets
$297.5k
Employees
0
EIN
15-0539122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Doris Magee-Scholarship TR Uw

Doris Magee-Scholarship TR Uw is a private foundation located in Dallas, TX that primarily funds scholarships. It has made three grants last year and its grantees include Onondaga Community College and others.
Revenue
$20.4k
Assets
$173.4k
Employees
0
EIN
16-6285000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tompkins County 4-H Foundation

Tompkins County 4-H Foundation is a private foundation in Freeville, NY that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4405976
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Union Agriculture & Horticultural Society Towns of Ulysses Covert & Hector

A nonprofit private foundation in Trumansburg, NY that promotes agriculture and education through an annual fair, except for 2020 due to Covid.
Revenue
$190.9k
Assets
$9,397
Employees
0
EIN
37-1946295
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maguire Foundation

The Maguire Foundation, based in Ithaca, NY, funds local charities and events, providing grants to support community health and wellness initiatives.
Revenue
$84.1k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
87-4120982
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Olga D Rasmussen Award

The Olga D Rasmussen Award is a private foundation located in Dallas, TX that primarily funds scholarship. Its grantees include Penn State University and others, and it made eight grants last year.
Revenue
$73.0k
Assets
$218.6k
Employees
0
EIN
16-6332307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downtown Ithaca LDC Ii

Downtown Ithaca LDC Ii is a private foundation in Ithaca, NY that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3677787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City Federation of Women's Organizations

City Federation of Women's Organizations supports women and girls in Tompkins County through grants, enhancing their lives and contributing to the community.
Revenue
$89.1k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
0
EIN
15-0547365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kappa Edgecliff Fund

The Kappa Edgecliff Fund is a private foundation located in Ithaca, NY with trustees Matt Rubins and Michael Cimini.
Revenue
$1,761
Assets
$4,551
Employees
0
EIN
20-5070096
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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