Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nichols, New York. Its stated mission is to promote economic and community development in the counties surrounding Tioga Downs Casino Resort, with grants intended to address local poverty and community deterioration.
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,288
- +1554.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $10,000
- -99.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $334
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $334
- -100.0% vs 2023
- 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 Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. The website provides an application process for 501(c)(3) organizations; its instructions say to submit one paper copy.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists October 30, 2026, as the deadline for the 2026 grant application cycle.
- Deadline
- The website lists October 30, 2026, as the deadline for the 2026 grant application cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 15 2384 West River Road, Nichols, NY 13812
Phone: (607) 752-3250
Website: https://tiogadowns.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 189 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Broome, Tioga, and Chemung counties in New York and Bradford County in Pennsylvania as its target counties. The listed 2023 grantees are based in New York and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 73 of 100 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 19% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 184% from 2020 to 2023. 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 filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $497K (2020) to $1.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 100 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Opportunity Program Inc Elmira, NY | General support for their programs that feed underserved children and families and provides summer meals for children who depend on school lunches. | $50,000 |
| Mercy House of the Southern Tier Endicott, NY | Expansion of the Hospice Facility. | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Depot Project Ithaca, NY | Funding for a community building, above the flood plane, for 4 organizations in owego to relocate: catholic charities, tioga united Way, Tioga county rural ministry, and the racker institute. Will also serve as emergency evacuation shelter. | $50,000 |
| The Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton Inc Binghamton, NY | Youth & Police Initiative (YPI) Community Policing Program. | $35,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Southern Tierllc Vestal, NY | Get fit gym - build a room for physical activity - organization supports children with down's syndrome. | $25,000 |
| Hope Foundation of Binghamton Inc Johnson City, NY | Support for 13-bed women's recovery and domestic violence victims residence. | $25,000 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Inc Ithaca, NY | Tioga and Chemung county small repair program for low income home owners. | $25,000 |
| Sayre House of Hope Sayre, PA | General support for the purpose of providing a place to stay for the loved ones of individuals receiving treatment at the hospital. | $25,000 |
| Speedsville Volunteer Fire Company Inc Berkshire, NY | 1721 Tanker Replacement. | $25,000 |
| The American Red Cross - Southern Tier Chapter Endicott, NY | Disaster Cycle Services. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,288 | $10,000 | $334 | — | — | $334 | $248 |
| 2023 | $622 | $1,400,500 | $1,410,498 | $1,410,000 | 100 | $1,410,498 | $293 |
| 2022 | $10,620 | $992,500 | $982,604 | $950,000 | 52 | $982,604 | $732 |
| 2021 | $724 | — | $7,600 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $8,324 | $508,000 | $505,042 | $497,309 | 37 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $248 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote economic and community development in Broome, Tioga, and Chemung counties in New York and Bradford County in Pennsylvania. Its website says it awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations working to combat local poverty and community deterioration.
Examples of supported organizations show a range of services. Mercy House of the Southern Tier describes its mission as providing a home and extended-family support for people with terminal illnesses. Sayre House of Hope says it provides temporary housing and support to patients and families facing a medical crisis. Ithaca Neighborhood Housing says it expands housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Other grantees describe work in disability services and employment, youth development, domestic-violence response, and programs for young children and families.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 100 grants totaling $1,410,000 in 2023 and 52 grants totaling $950,000 in 2022. It reported no grants in 2024. In 2023, awards included $50,000 to Mercy House of the Southern Tier, $25,000 each to Sayre House of Hope and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing, and $20,000 each to Penn-York Opportunities, Tioga County Boys & Girls Club, A New Hope Center, Horseheads Family Resource Center, and Association for Vision Rehabilitation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website, however, provides a grant application and says applications for the 2026 cycle will be accepted through October 30, 2026. The website says applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status; other nonprofit designations are not accepted. It asks for a complete application, including a proposal, organization and project budgets, and a description of expected outcomes. Cost estimates and estimates of project impact are suggested; formal quotes are not required. The application instructions call for one paper copy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Gural as president, Charles Otto as vice president, James Weed as treasurer, Emily Keeney as secretary, Jill Teeter as executive director, and Roseann Cole as director.
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc is led by Jill Teeter, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Teeter
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jeffrey Gural
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roseann Cole
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Otto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Keeney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Weed
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: June Parrot (2022) — Director
- Former: Tina Stair (2022) — Director
- Former: Travis Maus (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brenda Evanek Off (2021) — Director
- Former: Pamela Zwierlein Off (2021) — Director
- Former: Brenda Evanek (2020) — Director
- Former: Pamela Zwierlein (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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $33K, to Jill Teeter (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc
How large is Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc?
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote economic and community development in Broome, Tioga, and Chemung counties in New York and Bradford County in Pennsylvania. Its website says it awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations working to combat local poverty and community deterioration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation identifies Broome, Tioga, and Chemung counties in New York and Bradford County in Pennsylvania as its target counties. The listed 2023 grantees are based in New York and Pennsylvania.
What is Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2087884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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