Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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Community Foundation of Tompkins County Vision Statement: Tompkins County thrives thanks to engaged philanthropy. Your Community Foundation connects with people to learn, to teach, and to serve.

Mission Statement: We bring people and resources together to build a more equitable Tompkins County by inspiring diverse philanthropy, catalyzing collaborations, and championing inclusion and justice. Our Values:
• Community-driven
• Engagement
• Integrity
• Racial Equity
• Relationships
• Social Justice

Learning to Give, Giving to Learn
A source for information on philanthropy, charitable planning and volunteerism. We do so much more than merely give money away. We are about the impacts and the differences made that we are able to accomplish together. Our mission statement, values and grant making philosophy articulate our commitment to discovery and learning. Our focus on relationships and service takes that learning and offers it to all in the dynamic and unique process of philanthropy education. Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComFounTC
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🎉 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉November 12–18 | Our Community. Our Voices. Our Future.This year, we're doi...
10/28/2026

🎉 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉

November 12–18 | Our Community. Our Voices. Our Future.

This year, we're doing more than celebrating philanthropy. We're inviting YOU to help shape its future!

We're kicking things off with a Community Listening Session to explore larger, multiyear grants and imagine what's possible when nonprofits have the resources and flexibility to thrive.

🗓️ Here's what's happening:

🗣️ Nov. 12: Community Voices, Community Choices – Help shape our multiyear grantmaking pilot!

🤝 Nov. 13: Philanthropy Beyond the Check – Celebrating service and giving back.

📸 Nov. 14: The Faces of Community Impact – Stories that inspire.

❤️ Nov. 15: Everyday Philanthropists – Celebrating generosity in all its forms.

💬 Nov. 16: Let's Talk – Who Holds the Power in Philanthropy?

🌱 Nov. 17: Back 2 Basics – The Story Behind the Fund.

✨ Nov. 18: From Listening to Action – Celebrating community and looking ahead.

This is YOUR Community Foundation, and we want you involved more than ever before!

đź”— www.cftompkins.org
https://community-foundation-week.netlify.app/

The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County is proud to spotlight Family & Children’s Service of Ith...
10/27/2026

The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County is proud to spotlight Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca, receiving $5,000 from the Women’s Fund!

💜 Dedicated to providing high-quality, trauma-informed care, Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca supports individuals and families across our community, with a commitment to serving vulnerable and marginalized populations. By recognizing the impacts of racial and intergenerational trauma and prioritizing accessible care, their work helps create a more compassionate and inclusive community where everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We’re honored to support their mission and celebrate the meaningful impact they make in the lives of those they serve. Together, we’re building a stronger, more equitable Tompkins County! 💛

Learn more about their work: https://fcsith.org/

💜 The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County is proud to spotlight the Women’s Opportunity Center (...
10/25/2026

💜 The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County is proud to spotlight the Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC)!

Dedicated to helping women achieve greater economic independence, WOC supports women in our community through career development, entrepreneurship resources, and pathways to personal stability.

By investing in these opportunities, we’re helping create a community where women have the resources, support, and confidence to pursue their goals and build brighter futures. ✨

We’re honored to support WOC’s mission and celebrate the meaningful impact they make in our community. Together, we’re building a stronger, more equitable Tompkins County! 💛

Learn more about WOC’s work: https://www.womensopportunity.org/

Today’s Grantee Spotlight features Hammerstone, an organization empowering women and gender minorities through education...
10/24/2026

Today’s Grantee Spotlight features Hammerstone, an organization empowering women and gender minorities through education in the craft trades!

With an $8,700 grant from the Women’s Fund, Hammerstone helps create a supportive space where participants can build practical skills, gain confidence, and challenge traditional barriers in the trades. By making these opportunities more accessible, this work helps individuals move from intimidation to mastery and see themselves as capable of building a future in these fields. 🔨✨

We’re proud to support organizations making a meaningful difference for women and gender minorities across our community!

Learn more about their work: https://hammerstoneschool.org/

Thank you Warren Real Estate for sponsoring this special event. We're pleased to recognize the outstanding contribution...
10/21/2026

Thank you Warren Real Estate for sponsoring this special event. We're pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of Elizabeth Bixler, as well as the tireless efforts of so many in our mission-driven sector.

💜 Following our Women’s Fund Luncheon & Celebration, we’re continuing to celebrate the impact of organizations working t...
10/21/2026

💜 Following our Women’s Fund Luncheon & Celebration, we’re continuing to celebrate the impact of organizations working to empower women and girls across Tompkins County!

Our Grantee Impact spotlight features Amplify Equity, whose $1,200 Women’s Fund grant helps bridge the gap between traditional financial institutions and entrepreneurs of color, women, and low-income individuals through technical assistance and character-based microloans. By expanding access to capital and opportunity, Amplify Equity helps more local entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. ✨

Learn more about their work: https://www.amplifyequity.com/

Miles Away, Still Giving Close to Home. Robin Masson shares: "For nearly 40 years, Ithaca and the Finger Lakes were wher...
10/17/2026

Miles Away, Still Giving Close to Home. Robin Masson shares: "For nearly 40 years, Ithaca and the Finger Lakes were where I lived, practiced law, and built community. Giving back was part of that life—through charitable donations, free and reduced-cost legal services, and service on nonprofit boards. But at the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, I found my philanthropic home.

Serving on the Board and grant review committees showed me what collective giving can accomplish. I also saw donor advisors step forward when grant requests exceeded available funding or urgent needs arose between grant cycles. Their generosity turned more good ideas into action. I remember thinking, “One day, I want to do that.”

Ten years ago, my husband and I moved to Santa Barbara, California, after I retired. Our address changed; our connection to Tompkins County stayed strong.

Recently, we recommended a grant to Tompkins Learning Partners to expand sensory tools and educational materials for neurodivergent learners. It was exactly the kind of opportunity I had hoped for: a chance to meet a need we might otherwise never have known about.

Our fund helps us support organizations we already value and discover new ways to make a difference. Wherever we live, it gives us a lasting way to give back to the community that gave us so much." Community Foundation thanks Rob and Robin for inspiring all of us!

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200 E Buffalo Street, Ste 202
Ithaca, NY
14850

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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