EIN 15-0572881

The Gifford Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation (The Gifford Foundation) is a private foundation dedicated to the stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care. The Foundation is committed to using its financial and human resources to build the capacity of individuals and organizations to enhance the quality of life for the people of Central New York.
Also known as...
Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation
Total revenues
$1,469,283
2023
Total expenses
$2,020,503
2023
Total assets
$18,707,341
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at The Gifford Foundation

New community grants - grants giving to local organizations to support improvement projects.
Supporting organizations & community events, sponsorships - to support local organizations within The community to continue their mission.
What if grants - a program designed to be a resource in fostering growth in neighborhoods and strengthening The capacity of community residents in The city of syracuse who are focused on making positive changes in their neighborhood and increasing community participation, awareness and partnerships. The projects should be initiated or implemented by residents, grassroots organizations or neighborhood stakeholders in The syracuse community.

Grants made by The Gifford Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Home HeadQuartersPublic Support$27,500
Rosamond Gifford ZooPublic Support$24,624
Young Men's Christian and Women's Community Center of Rome NyPublic Support$16,250
...and 39 more grants made totalling $196,012

Who funds The Gifford Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Dorothy and Marshall M Reisman FoundationHR Talent Workshop$6,290

Personnel at The Gifford Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sheena SolomonExecutive Director$106,000

Financials for The Gifford Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$951,871
Investment income and dividends$438,587
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$78,825
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,469,283

Form 990s for The Gifford Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-10-29990PFView PDF
2019-122021-02-12990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
March 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,290 from The Dorothy and Marshall M Reisman Foundation
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Clinton Sq
New York, NY 13202
Metro area
Syracuse, NY
County
Onondaga County, NY
Website URL
giffordfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(315) 474-2489
IRS details
EIN
15-0572881
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1956
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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