Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County
EIN 156018481 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$920K
189 grants · $230K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $2K–$6K
grant size
34%
supporter · 41/119 multi-year
repeat
$3.2M
Assets (2023)
119
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MARY OPPERMAN PRESIDENT
Phone
(607) 274-2004
Deadlines
NONE
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.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY IS TO MAKE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTARY AGENCIES SERVING THE TOMPKINS COUNTY AREA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $242K | $3.6M | $362K | 38 |
| 2021 | $238K | $3.7M | $319K | 41 |
| 2022 | $227K | $3.0M | $216K | 62 |
| 2023 | $214K | $3.2M | $304K | 48 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 189 grants on record
Minimum
$340
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$4K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$6K
Maximum
$28K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PG
Peter Grossman
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
MO
Mary Opperman
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
SR
Stephen Romaine
3 yrs
Director
DE
Dr David Evelyn
Director
TL
Thomas Livigne
4+ yrs
Director
DI
David Iles
Director
DC
Dana Christofferson
Director
GG
Gregory Galvin
4+ yrs
Director
PS
Peter Salmon
4+ yrs
Director
JM
Jean McPheeters
Director
MO
Mary Opperman
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
JF
Joanne Florino
3 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PG
Peter Grossman
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
GG
Gregory Galvin
4+ yrs
Director
PS
Peter Salmon
4+ yrs
Director
TL
Thomas Livigne
4+ yrs
Director
AH
Amie Hendrix
2 yrs
Director
SR
Stephen Romaine
3 yrs
Director
JF
Joanne Florino
3 yrs
Director/Vice President
Leadership
MO
Mary Opperman
4+ yrs
Vice President/President
Leadership
GH
Gregory J Hartz
2 yrs
President
Leadership
PG
Peter Grossman
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
PS
Peter Salmon
4+ yrs
Director
TL
Thomas Livigne
4+ yrs
Director
AH
Amie Hendrix
2 yrs
Director
SR
Stephen Romaine
3 yrs
Director
GG
Gregory Galvin
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (189 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Council | Ithaca, NY | $28,500 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Cayuga Medical Center Foundation | Ithaca, NY | $25,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Paleontological Research Institute | Ithaca, NY | $19,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Ithaca, NY | $19,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Foodnet Meals on Wheels | Ithaca, NY | $17,524 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Paleontological Research Institute | Ithaca, NY | $16,500 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| United Way of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | $14,950 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Ithaca Community Childcare Center | Ithaca, NY | $14,500 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| United Way of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | $13,900 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Sciencenter of Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | $12,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Unity House of Cayuga County Inc | Auburn, NY | $10,500 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Foodnet Meals on Wheels | Ithaca, NY | $10,217 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Civil Advocacy Program | Lansing, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Challenge Workforce Solutions | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Child Development Council | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Ithaca Community Childcare Center | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Inc | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Cayuga Medical Center Foundation | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Southside Community Center | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Paleontological Research Institute | Ithaca, NY | $10,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Sciencenter of Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | $9,700 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | Ithaca, NY | $9,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| William George Agency for Children'S Services Inc | Freeville, NY | $9,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Ymca of Ithaca and Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | $9,000 | AWARDS, CONTRIBUTIONS & OPERATIONS | 2022 |
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