The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization based in Nichols, New York. Designated as a public foundation, the organization focuses on grantmaking and community support across multiple states. The foundation has been tax-exempt since April 2019.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10K
+1554.0% YoY
Revenue
$10K
-99.3% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$334
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
$334
-100.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tioga Downs Regional Community reported a distributable amount of $248 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking activities. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Nonprofit support and grantmaking
- Community development across New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with significant annual distribution activity. Recent grant awards have totaled approximately $2 million to area nonprofits. The foundation awards grants to a broad range of recipients, with over 120 nonprofits receiving funding in recent grant cycles.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports communities in:
- New York (including Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca, and Syracuse)
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent financial filings:
- Total Assets: $10,288 (2024)
- Annual Revenue: $10,000 (2024)
- Annual Expenses: $334 (2024)
- Total Giving: Approximately $2 million in recent grant cycles
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,288 | $622 | $10,620 |
| Revenue | $10,000 | $1,400,500 | $992,500 |
| Expenses | $334 | $1,410,498 | $982,604 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $334 | $1,410,498 | $982,604 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $248 | $293 | $732 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's volunteer leadership team includes:
- Jeffrey Gural – President
- Charles Otto – Vice President
- James Weed – Treasurer
- Emily Keeney – Secretary
- Jill Teeter – Executive Director
- Roseann Cole – Director
All leadership team members serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY GURAL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHARLES OTTO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES WEED | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EMILY KEENEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JILL TEETER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ROSEANN COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded $2 million in grants to more than 120 Southern Tier nonprofits in a recent giving cycle. The foundation continues to accept grant applications from eligible organizations in its service regions.
Tioga Downs Regional Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tioga Downs Regional Community fund?
The foundation supports philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking activities. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Human Services • Nonprofit support and grantmaking • Community development across New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
How do I apply for a grant from Tioga Downs Regional Community?
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with significant annual distribution activity. Recent grant awards have totaled approximately $2 million to area nonprofits. The foundation awards grants to a broad range of recipients, with over 120 nonprofits receiving funding in recent grant cycles. The foundation is currently accepting grant applications from eligible organizations.
Where does Tioga Downs Regional Community make grants?
The foundation primarily supports communities in: • New York (including Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca, and Syracuse) • Pennsylvania • Virginia
How much is Tioga Downs Regional Community required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tioga Downs Regional Community reported a distributable amount of $248 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tioga Downs Regional Community's EIN?
Tioga Downs Regional Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2087884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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