With high gratitude to members completing service in 2022: Josephine Allen, Christine Barksdale, Kristin Dade, Nicole Eversley Bradwell, Ann Martin, Megan Omohundro, Rick Page, Basil Safi, Lynn Swain, and Natasha Thompson.

Leadership for 2023 is Theoria Cason, Chairperson, Frank Kruppa, Vice-Chairperson, Ian Harrop, Treasurer, and Jessica Custer-Bindel, Secretary with Keith McCafferty as Immediate Past Chair.

Elected for a first three year term are Robin Dubovi, Jessye Cohen-Filipic, Tom O’Toole, Courtney Owens, Julia Ressler, Pamela Tan, Derek Thompson, and Angela Zhang.

Elected to the board for a second three year term are Jessica Custer-Bindel and Frank Kruppa.

In addition, continuing board members are Rob Brown, Stamie Despo, Linda Gasser, Aisha Jasper, Carol Mallison, Mudit Nopany, Richard Rivera, Peyi Soyinka-Airewele, Marybeth Tarzian, Jum Warritay and Reginald White.

For the 2022-23 academic year Meghan FitzGerald, Kevin Grathwohl and Mulji Shivani serve as Cornell University Johnson Board Fellows.

CLICK HERE for Board Biographies.

Pamela Tan (she/her) is the Deputy Director of Admissions at Cornell University. Her higher education experience includes serving as: the Director of Admissions of Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; a member on the Committee for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with the Council of International Schools; a director at The College Board; and co-chair of the Association of Black Admissions and Financial Aid Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools.

Pamela grew up in south Florida by way of the Philippines, and she and her family (husband Chris and son Sam) have been Tompkins County residents for over a decade. She has served on the board of directors for The African Seed Access Index (TASAI) and the WRFI community radio station and is a volunteer for the Ithaca Youth Hockey Association and the Ithaca High School Varsity Ice Hockey Boosters.

Frank Torelli is a Wealth Advisor at CFCU Credit Union and our newest Door Opener Society member! This award recognizes professional advisors whose contributions to philanthropic estate planning have been significant, substantial and long-standing.

"I am very honored to accept the Door Opener Society Award. Many of my clients express a preference to keep their giving local and this interest completely aligns with the Community Foundation and the support provided to nonprofit organizations in our area. Community Foundation helps my clients navigate the philanthropic estate planning options which are available and allows them to make informed decisions.

I appreciate having Community Foundation as a resource for my clients. It really is a team effort. " - Frank Torelli

Eligible inductees are attorneys, accountants, financial planners, trust officers, brokers, or insurance agents who encourage their clients to consider charitable giving to the Community Foundation.

Join us in thanking and recognizing the work and efforts of local financial advisor, Frank Torelli, and other trusted advisors.

# of grants = 713

# of grantees= 263

$ of grants = $2,686,092

$ assets = $23.6 million

investment return = -15%

# of donors = 471

# of gifts = 781

$ of gifts = $2.7 million

155 funds

9 new funds, 8 endowed

107 Legacy Society members = donors who made a plan in their estate for a gift

113 HEROES Circle = donors who give at least $1,000 annually to programs and services of Community Foundation

Give Janet a note of thanks and appreciation. Add your note to this Jam Board, click below, and see what others are saying about our amazing colleague and the powerful impact she has had over the years.

Take a look at the video below. It is a special trip down memory lane from Janet to all of you!

Thanks to generous donors who established the following funds in 2022

Learn more about the variety of fund types designed to meet your individual philanthropic goals by CLICKING HERE

Your Community Foundation now has

155 funds with the following composition:

Check out application deadline information here

As part of the Tompkins County Funders group we seek to share information and connect prospective applicants with available funding. These local funders have interests in investing in the results of the work of Tompkins County non-profits. Local funders meet regularly to learn about community needs and to consider joint funding. Learn more HERE

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For years, individuals age 70 1/2 or older have been permitted to make an IRA distribution as a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) to avoid income and support a charity(ies). New in 2023, a one-time election of up to $50,000 can create a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) and the individual receives income for life.

This Secure 2.0 Act is big news because a QCD reduces or eliminates income tax liability of distributions from an IRA. Being able to direct up to $50,000 and enjoy fixed life income is an effective and tax-efficient way to combine financial planning, retirement income, and charitable gift planning all in one sweeping transaction.

Effective January 1, 2023, the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) single life income pay out to a 70.5 year old is a generous 5.9%! A CGA provides an excellent opportunity for you to receive life income and make a future gift to the Community Foundation.

The stock market continues to struggle and this new provision for baby boomers age 70.5 or older may find this an attractive way to diversify their investments, and minimize income tax liability. Plus share your wealth in the future to an organization you care about.

If you are in your golden age of 70.5 or older and in particular want creative solutions, contact Chief Development Officer, Nancy Massicci. She can be reached at 607.272.9333 or nmassicci@cftompkins.org.