Private foundation · EIN 16-6382890 · Ithaca, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Celia Jewell Testamentary Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $53K total, median $7,571. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$53K
Median grant
$7,571
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Afton Free Library AssocAfton, NYCharitable$7,571
United Way of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NYCharitable$7,571
LifelongIthaca, NYCharitable$7,571
SPCA of Tompkins CountyIthaca, NYCharitable$7,571
Legacy Foundation Tompkins Community BankIthaca, NYCharitable$7,571
LongviewIthaca, NYCharitable$7,571
Gadabout Transportation ServicesIthaca, NYCharitable$7,571

About this foundation

Celia Jewell Testamentary Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Ithaca, New York, administered in care of Tompkins Trust Company Trustee, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Celia Jewell Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Celia Jewell Testamentary Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $53K across 7 grants, a median of $7,571.

Where does Celia Jewell Testamentary Trust give?

New York (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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