Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County
Accepts applications
Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $214,488 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $2,600 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$214,488
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$2,600
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $209,662 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $209,573 | 48 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $209,662 | 56 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $214,488 | 61 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Grossman President PO Box 97, Ithaca, NY 14851 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (607) 592-5485 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 60 | $206,988 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Awards, contributions & operations | $10,000 |
| Downtown Ithaca Children's Center | Awards, contributions & operations | $9,000 |
| YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Enfield | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| Area Congregations Together Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,500 |
| Women's Opportunity Center | Awards, contributions & operations | $7,145 |
| Sciencenter of Ithaca | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,900 |
| Golden Opportunity | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,750 |
| The Learning Web | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,150 |
| 4-H Primitive Persuits of Cornell Cooperative | Awards, contributions & operations | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland Counties | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,625 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,250 |
| Loaves and Fishes of Tompkins County | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Groton Community Health Care | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Franziska Racker Center | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Reuse Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Community Science Institute | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| College Initiative Upstate | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Beverly J Martin School PTA | Awards, contributions & operations | $5,000 |
| Ithaca Children's Garden | Awards, contributions & operations | $4,530 |
| Longview | Awards, contributions & operations | $4,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Service of Tompkins County | Awards, contributions & operations | $4,000 |
| Seeventh Art of Corporation of Ithaca | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Ithaca Community Childcare Center | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Groton Community Cupboard Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Free Science Workshop | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Child Development Council | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,750 |
| Ithaca Community Radio Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $3,000 |
| Amplify Equity Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,663 |
| Hanger Theatre Center for the Arts of Ithaca | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,600 |
| Thompkins Learnings Partners Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics New York | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Kitchen Theatre Company | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Groundswell Center for Local and Food Farming | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Stewart Park | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,500 |
| Ithaca Health Alliance | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,350 |
| Wharton Studio Museum | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,250 |
| Lifelong | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,235 |
| Center for Transformative Action Inc | Awards, contributions & operations | $2,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean McPheeters
- Gregory Galvin
- Peter Grossman
- Dana Christofferson
- David Iles
- Thomas Livigne
- Dr David Evelyn
- Stephen Romaine
- Peter Salmon
- Ryan Lombardi
- Perri Lopinto
- Amy Dickinson
Questions people ask
Does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County give?
$214,488 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $2,600.
Who runs Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean McPheeters (Vice President), Gregory Galvin (Director), Peter Grossman (President) and Dana Christofferson (Secretary/ Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.