Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc is a public charity based in Ithaca, New York. Established in 1999, it provides a donor-advised fund for charitable giving and also administers the Directors Philanthropy Fund, which makes grants to organizations and causes.
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc gave $2.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,321,159
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,460
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,388,801
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit the online application and required materials for the Directors Philanthropy Fund. Donor-advised fund holders may recommend grants through their funds.
- Review Cycle
- Directors Philanthropy Fund requests must be submitted by the first business day of April each year.
- Deadline
- Directors Philanthropy Fund requests must be submitted by the first business day of April each year.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6639, Ithaca, NY 14851
Phone: (607) 274-7251
Website: https://tompkinscharitablegift.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 250 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Directors Philanthropy Fund identifies Central New York, Western New York, the Hudson Valley, and Eastern Pennsylvania as its focus areas, subject to the eligible-county requirements. In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 26% to recipients in Pennsylvania; other listed recipient-state shares were California (2%), Washington, DC (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 46 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $975K (2020) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $1,000,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $600,000 |
| United Way of Tompkins County Ithaca, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $75,000 |
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $50,000 |
| The East Harlem School New York, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $50,000 |
| Ithaca Children's Garden Ithaca, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier Elmira, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $38,000 |
| Ithaca Public Education Initiative Inc Ithaca, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Furtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose. | $21,000 |
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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 | $12,388,801 | $3,546,698 | $2,800,136 | $2,321,159 | 46 | $2,203,392 |
| 2023 | $12,923,827 | $2,083,328 | $3,410,212 | $3,015,304 | 59 | $74,128 |
| 2022 | $12,874,086 | $1,525,180 | $3,665,583 | $3,082,615 | 50 | $577,068 |
| 2021 | $19,257,153 | $2,413,805 | $1,971,621 | $1,438,633 | 55 | $1,174,574 |
| 2020 | $18,781,226 | $1,031,256 | $1,568,057 | $975,369 | 40 | $420,799 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is “to receive and distribute contributions and bequests through the structure of a community trust.” Its website describes Directors Philanthropy Fund support for community and human services, health and medical services, education, arts and culture, and the environment.
Examples of organizations supported in 2024 illustrate a range of grantee missions. United Way of Tompkins County says its mission is to strengthen lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. Ithaca Children’s Garden describes its work as connecting children to nature, while Finger Lakes ReUse says it enhances community, economy, and environment through reuse. Rochester Institute of Technology says it advances creativity and innovation for the greater good.
Grantmaking
The fund makes grants through donor-advised funds and the Directors Philanthropy Fund. Donors with an established donor-advised fund may recommend grants of $200 or more to qualified nonprofit organizations. The Directors Philanthropy Fund makes grants for specific programs or activities; its typical grant has averaged around $2,500.
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 46 grants totaling $2,321,159. Individual grants ranged from $5,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $1,000,000 to Cornell University and $600,000 to Thomas Jefferson University. Other listed awards included $75,000 to United Way of Tompkins County, $50,000 each to International Community Foundation and The East Harlem School, and $40,000 to Ithaca Children’s Garden.
For the Directors Philanthropy Fund, applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and must be based in an eligible New York or Pennsylvania county or provide services in eligible counties in those states. Applicants may apply once per calendar year. Grants are intended for expenditure within one year and are not made with an expectation of further support. Requests should support a specific program or activity; routine operating expenses and capital campaigns are not normally funded. Applications are submitted online with a written proposal on the organization’s letterhead, limited to two pages, and a copy of its IRS nonprofit-status determination letter. The proposal should describe the organization and its governing body, the request and its community significance, evidence of need, the project budget, and the amount requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kelly Cobb as board member and president, James Brown as board member and vice president, and Brianne Rehac and Anahaita Kotval as board members.
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc is led by Kelly Cobb, Board Member & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Cobb
Board Member & President
Director → President, 2022
President → Board Member & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brianne Rehac
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Brown
Board Member & Vice President
Vice President → Board Member & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anahaita Kotval
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John Gutenberger (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Stacie Mastin (2020–2022) — Treasurersecretary
- Former: Teresa Thresher-Oplinger (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Turtell (2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Green (2022) — Managing Director-Treasurer
- Former: Christopher M. Turtell (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc
How much does Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc give each year?
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc gave $2.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 59 grants.
What is Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $50,460, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc give grants?
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (14 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Elmira, NY (2 grants).
Who are Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell University ($1,000,000), Thomas Jefferson University ($600,000) and United Way of Tompkins County ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc?
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s stated mission is “to receive and distribute contributions and bequests through the structure of a community trust.” Its website describes Directors Philanthropy Fund support for community and human services, health and medical services, education, arts and culture, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc?
Submit the online application and required materials for the Directors Philanthropy Fund. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc's EIN?
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1575921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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