Finger Lakes Reuse Inc
Enhancing community, economy and environment through reuse.
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc at a glance
In short: Finger Lakes Reuse Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,149
- +44.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,149
- +44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,149
- Total assets
- $1,889,653
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Finger Lakes Reuse Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rotary Club of Ithaca New York Charitable Trust ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $18K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Ithaca New York Charitable Trust Ithaca, NY | Align rotary values and reuse's mission to collaborate and support operations and fundraising needs | $12,149 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,889,653 | $3,671,341 | $3,849,497 | $12,149 | 1 | $50 |
| 2023 | $1,792,311 | $3,198,268 | $3,480,500 | $8,432 | 1 | $53 |
| 2022 | $2,214,196 | $3,196,635 | $3,498,286 | — | — | $56 |
| 2021 | $1,994,394 | $3,045,475 | $3,107,288 | $2,735 | Total only | $68 |
| 2020 | $2,108,150 | $2,336,106 | $2,566,353 | $17,577 | 1 | $79 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Finger Lakes Reuse Inc
Based on IRS filings
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ithaca, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $50.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc is led by Diane Cohen, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Gideon Stone
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Rhodes Norman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Herbert
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lemley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshall McCormick
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Thomadaki
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yayoi Koizumi
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bodner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mazzerella
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Schlather
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Taylor Brous
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Brown
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Liz Hudson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christie McCarthy (2022) — Director
- Former: Marlene Sack (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Pedro Perez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Chabot (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lynn Leopold (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Diane Cohen (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Finger Lakes Reuse Inc
How much does Finger Lakes Reuse Inc give each year?
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Finger Lakes Reuse Inc?
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Finger Lakes Reuse Inc?
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ithaca, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Finger Lakes Reuse Inc operate?
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Finger Lakes Reuse Inc's EIN?
Finger Lakes Reuse Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2093547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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