Social Service League of Ithaca Inc
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc is a private foundation based in Ithaca, New York. Its 2024 filing says it makes grants to nonprofit organizations serving Tompkins County and surrounding counties in New York.
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc at a glance
In short: Social Service League of Ithaca Inc gave $16K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,981
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,229
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,120
- Total assets
- $297,450
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Social Service League of Ithaca Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written request containing board members, the use of funds, and financial statements. Awards are restricted to nonprofit organizations serving Tompkins and surrounding counties in New York.
- Review Cycle
- The typical annual deadline is in the fall.
- Deadline
- The typical annual deadline is in the fall.
- Contact
Application contact: John Mazzello
Mailing address: 118 North Tioga St Suite 304, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 273-8686
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Social Service League of Ithaca Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Second Wind Cottages ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to nonprofit organizations serving Tompkins and surrounding counties in New York. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Social Service League of Ithaca Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $20K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Wind Cottages Newfield, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $2,000 |
| United Way of Tompkins County Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mutual Aid Tompkins Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,700 |
| Child Development Council of Central NY Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Community Dispute Resolution Center Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,300 |
| Tompkins Learning Partners Inc Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,186 |
| Foodnet Meals on Wheels Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,120 |
| Women's Opportunity Center Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,050 |
| Greater Ithaca Activities Center Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,000 |
| Wonderful Wheelchairs (WWC) Ithaca, NY | To Further the Organization's Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,450 | $13,875 | $23,788 | $15,981 | 13 | $20,081 | $10,168 | $14,897 |
| 2023 | $287,620 | $10,191 | $26,178 | $18,888 | 13 | $23,137 | $7,150 | $13,964 |
| 2022 | $265,922 | $5,672 | $24,941 | $19,289 | 15 | $21,889 | $2,657 | $14,120 |
| 2021 | $354,728 | $19,666 | $25,892 | $20,000 | 12 | $22,100 | $16,098 | $17,307 |
| 2020 | $340,435 | $27,577 | $26,819 | $20,310 | 11 | — | $84,293 | $14,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Social Service League of Ithaca Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing restricts awards to nonprofit organizations serving Tompkins and surrounding counties in New York. The grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it supported: Second Wind Cottages says it provides housing support for homeless adults in the Tompkins County area; Ithaca Health Alliance says it facilitates access to free health care, with a focus on uninsured and under-insured people; and Community Dispute Resolution Center says it fosters constructive responses to conflict through mediation, facilitation, and training.
Other grantee examples include Tompkins Learning Partners, which says it helps adults read, write, and speak English, and Greater Ithaca Activities Center, which describes its work as multicultural, educational, and recreational programming for all ages, particularly youth and teens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $15,981. Grant amounts ranged from $625 to $2,000, with a median of $1,120.
Notable 2024 grants included $2,000 each to Second Wind Cottages and United Way of Tompkins County; $1,700 to Mutual Aid Tompkins; $1,500 to Child Development Council of Central NY; and $1,300 to Community Dispute Resolution Center. Other grants included $1,186 to Tompkins Learning Partners, $1,120 to Foodnet Meals on Wheels, $1,050 to Women’s Opportunity Center, and $1,000 each to Greater Ithaca Activities Center and Wonderful Wheelchairs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keyanna Vann as president, Delia Yarrow as vice president, Carol Mallison as secretary, and Aala Al-Hashimi as treasurer. It also lists Steph Bailey, Linda Madeo, Valerie Sykes, and Ambre Dromgoole as members.
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc is led by Keyanna Vann, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keyanna Vann
President
Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Mallison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Madeo
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steph Bailey
Member
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delia Yarrow
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aala Al-Hashimi
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Sykes
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ambre Dromgoole
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Fred Schoeps (2020–2023) — Member - Former President
- Former: Diana Garcia (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Audrey Cooper (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Debra Traunstein (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Social Service League of Ithaca Inc
How much does Social Service League of Ithaca Inc give each year?
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc gave $16K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 13 grants.
What is Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's typical grant size?
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,120, and its average grant was $1,229, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Social Service League of Ithaca Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Social Service League of Ithaca Inc give grants?
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (12 grants).
Does Social Service League of Ithaca Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Purpose" (13 grants).
Who are Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's largest grantees?
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Second Wind Cottages ($2,000), United Way of Tompkins County ($2,000) and Mutual Aid Tompkins ($1,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Social Service League of Ithaca Inc?
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc reported $297K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Social Service League of Ithaca Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing restricts awards to nonprofit organizations serving Tompkins and surrounding counties in New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Social Service League of Ithaca Inc?
The filing says to submit a written request containing board members, the use of funds, and financial statements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's EIN?
Social Service League of Ithaca Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 15-0539122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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