How to apply
All requests should be in writing. Requests should indicate a brief description of the organization requesting the funds and the purpose of the request and a budget. Contact: Peter Grossman President, Po Box 97, Ithaca, Ny, 6075925485 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The foundation's policy is to make the funds available to voluntary agencies serving the tompkins county area.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Food Bank of the Southern TierElmira, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $10K |
| Downtown Ithaca Children's CenterIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $9,000 |
| YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins CountyIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| FIRST Baptist Church of EnfieldNewfield, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| Cornell Cooperative ExtensionIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| Area Congregations Together IncShelton, CT | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| Women's Opportunity CenterIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,145 |
| Sciencenter of IthacaIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,900 |
| Golden OpportunityIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,750 |
| The Learning WebIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,150 |
| 4-H Primitive Persuits of Cornell CooperativeIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland CountiesIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,625 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,250 |
| Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Groton Community Health CareGroton, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Franziska Racker CenterIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Reuse IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Community Science InstituteIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| College Initiative UpstateIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Beverly J Martin School PTAIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Ithaca Children's GardenIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $4,530 |
| LongviewIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $4,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Service of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $4,000 |
| Seeventh Art of Corporation of IthacaIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Ithaca Community Childcare CenterIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Groton Community Cupboard IncGroton, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Free Science WorkshopIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Child Development CouncilIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Ithaca Community Radio IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,000 |
| Amplify Equity IncElmira, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,663 |
| Hanger Theatre Center for the Arts of IthacaIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,600 |
| Thompkins Learnings Partners IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics New YorkAlbany, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Kitchen Theatre CompanyIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Groundswell Center for Local and Food FarmingIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Stewart ParkIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Ithaca Health AllianceIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,350 |
| Wharton Studio MuseumIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,250 |
| LifelongIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,235 |
| Center for Transformative Action IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,200 |
| Lansing LunchboxLansing, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,000 |
| Foodnet Meals on WheelsIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,950 |
| Paleontological Research InstituteIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,750 |
| Ithaca Community OrchestraIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,276 |
| Thompkins County Workers CenterIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,250 |
| Family Reading PartnershipIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,250 |
| NAMI Finger LakesIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,125 |
| Trumansburg Education FoundationTrumansburg, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Suicide Prevention & Crisis ServiceIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Saoirse Pastures IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Oar OpportunitiesIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Mental Health Association in Thompkins CountyIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Friendship Donations NetworkIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Discovery TrailIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Cny SnapCortland, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| Catholic Charities TompkinsIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,114 |
| The Mason James Owens FoundationTrumansburg, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,113 |
| Stay Wild RescueTrumansburg, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,113 |
| Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers IncIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $1,050 |
| United WayIthaca, NY | Awards, contributions & operations | $850 |
By state: New York 60 · Connecticut 1
About this foundation
Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County is a private grantmaking foundation in Ithaca, New York, administered in care of A C Digiacomo, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All requests should be in writing. Requests should indicate a brief description of the organization requesting the funds and the purpose of the request and a budget. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $214K across 61 grants, a median of $2,600.
Where does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County give?
New York (60 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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