The Community Foundation for South Central New York concentrates on place-based investments in Broome County and surrounding communities, funding local schools, religious institutions (notably Jewish congregations and agencies), community development organizations, and safety-net services. Grants frequently support building acquisition and operating costs, multi-year general operating support, and program expansion across education, housing/food security, health, arts, and animal welfare. The foundation favors mission-driven neighborhood nonprofits and faith-based partners that provide direct services and capacity-building. Its giving pattern suggests pragmatic, locally focused philanthropy aimed at sustaining institutions that anchor community life.
A defining feature of The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc. is its sustained support for institutions that anchor Jewish community life in Broome County. In the recent grants list, that appears in repeated funding for Chabad of Binghamton, including a $558,000 grant in 2025 for downtown building and religious programs and a $414,600 grant in 2024 for downtown building and other projects. The foundation also backs community-facing organizations that combine direct service with local infrastructure, such as the Broome County Council of Churches, the Jewish Federation of Broome County, and the Jewish Community Center of Binghamton. Beyond religious and cultural partners, its grantmaking reaches schools, neighborhood organizations, housing groups, and health-focused nonprofits. The pattern is local and practical: grants are often used for operating support, capital improvements, building acquisition, or program continuation rather than one-time special events. Recipients include public school programs, community land trusts, rural health providers, and food-security efforts, all within a tight geographic footprint centered on South Central New York. The foundation’s recent awards show a preference for organizations that serve children, families, seniors, and neighborhood institutions with ongoing community roles.
Education is a visible thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It awarded $236,969 to Union Endicott Central School District in 2023 for the Tiger Ventures program, then followed with $57,208 in 2024 and $56,233 in 2025 for the same district. It also gave $66,335 to New Hillel Academy of Broome County in 2025 for education. Housing and neighborhood stability are another clear focus. The foundation provided $160,000 to Addiction Center of Broome County in 2025 for housing and $150,000 to Public Policy and Education Fund in 2025 for housing. Earlier awards included $128,400 to Southern Door Community Land Trust in 2024 for program support and $106,000 in 2023 for energy burden reduction and operating. It also funds health and family support. Rural Health Network of Scny received $145,000 in 2025 for senior citizens and $45,000 in 2023 for connection to care and mental health first aid, while North of Main Community Center received $45,000 in 2024 for family skill building and general support.
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$46M
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Most grants fall between $9K and $23K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$23K
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Concentrated, locally targeted giving with a mix of repeat multi-year and operational grants: the foundation makes several sizable awards to a small group of recurring grantees while also funding a broader set of community organizations. Grants skew toward mid-size to large amounts for building/operating support rather than only seed grants or purely program-specific awards.
Notable grantees: Chabad of Binghamton, Union Endicott Central School District, Public Policy and Education Fund, Broome County Council of Churches, Broome County Humane Society
Typical awards are in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $9,000, a median of $13,000, and a p75 of $23,288. The recent grant list also shows larger project and capital awards alongside routine operating and program support, including grants above $100,000 for building, housing, education, and community services. Recipients appear across multiple years in several cases, including Chabad of Binghamton, Union Endicott Central School District, Public Policy and Education Fund, Southern Door Community Land Trust, Rural Health Network of Scny, and Jewish Federation of Broome County. The foundation is a public charity, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. No application process is indicated in the data provided.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in New York, with 96% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. The recent grants list points to a tight regional cluster around Broome County and nearby communities: Binghamton, Vestal, Endicott, and Johnson City appear repeatedly, along with Laurens and Hobart. Albany appears in a smaller number of awards, reflecting a broader but still in-state footprint. Outside New York, one recent recipient is in Stamford, Connecticut. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 254 grants to U.S. organizations.
Recent grants show support for Jewish congregations and Jewish community services, public schools, housing and community-development groups, rural health and safety-net providers, and arts and cultural institutions. Examples in the data include Chabad of Binghamton, Union Endicott Central School District, Southern Door Community Land Trust, Rural Health Network of Scny, and Tri-cities Opera.
The foundation’s recent grant sizes cluster in a modest range: p25 is $9,000, median grant size is $13,000, and p75 is $23,288. The list also includes larger awards for capital projects, housing, and education, such as grants over $100,000 to several local organizations.
The list suggests recurring relationships. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Chabad of Binghamton, Union Endicott Central School District, Public Policy and Education Fund, Southern Door Community Land Trust, Rural Health Network of Scny, and Jewish Federation of Broome County. Some of these repeat awards also vary in purpose, such as building, operating, education, and housing.
Most grants go to New York recipients, and 96% of grants are to organizations in the HQ state. The most visible recipient cities are Binghamton, Vestal, Endicott, and Johnson City, with additional awards in Laurens, Hobart, and Albany. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
No. The foundation is marked as not funding individuals, so its grants are directed to organizations rather than people.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHABAD OF BINGHAMTON | VESTAL, NY | $558,000 | 2025 | DOWNTOWN BUILDING AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS |
| ADDICTION CENTER OF BROOME COUNTY | BINGHAMTON, NY | $160,000 | 2025 | HOUSING |
| PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION FUND | ALBANY, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | HOUSING |
| RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF SCNY | BINGHAMTON, NY | $145,000 | 2025 | SENIOR CITIZENS |
| VILLAGE OF HOBART | HOBART, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY/RECREATION |
| CHABAD OF STAMFORD | STAMFORD, CT | $91,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS |
| NEW HILLEL ACADEMY OF BROOME COUNTY | VESTAL, NY | $66,335 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROOME COUNTY | VESTAL, NY | $64,935 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS |
| UNION ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ENDICOTT, NY | $56,233 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BROOME COUMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION - SUNY BROOME FDN | BINGHAMTON, NY | $55,000 | 2025 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
| BETH DAVID SYNAGOGUE | BINGHAMTON, NY | $53,447 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS |
| TRI-CITIES OPERA | BINGHAMTON, NY | $41,000 | 2025 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| FAMILY PLANNING OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEW YORK | BINGHAMTON, NY | $37,000 | 2025 | HEALTH SCREENINGS |
| BROOME-TIOGA BOCES | BINGHAMTON, NY | $35,917 | 2025 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF BROOME-TIOGA | BINGHAMTON, NY | $35,650 | 2025 | LITERACY PROGRAMS |
| BROOME COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | BINGHAMTON, NY | $33,619 | 2025 | ANIMAL CARE |
| ANIMAL CARE COUNCIL | ENDICOTT, NY | $32,628 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| SPEAK | BINGHAMTON, NY | $32,619 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FRIENDS OF KILMER MANSION INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $29,840 | 2025 | PRESERVATION |
| THE CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF NORWICH - THE PLACE | NORWICH, NY | $28,977 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| CARES ADVOCATES FOR FAMILIES | BINGHAMTON, NY | $28,260 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIESFLEX FIT KIDS | BINGHAMTON, NY | $25,500 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENT CHARITABLE FUND | CINCINNATI, OH | $25,479 | 2025 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| GLORYSHINES FOUNDATION INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $25,454 | 2025 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| NYNEST NEST NETWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW | BINGHAMTON, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | HOUSING |
| TOWNSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | HOBART, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS |
| FRANKLIN STAGE CO AT CHAPEL HALL | FRANKLIN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| HAPPY COMPROMISE FARM SANCTUARY | WAVERLY, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| ITHACA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES | ITHACA, NY | $23,537 | 2025 | HOUSING |
| NORTH OF MAIN COMMUNITY CENTER - NOMA | BINGHAMTON, NY | $21,250 | 2025 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| COMMUNITY CUPBOARD OF EDMESTON | EDMESTON, NY | $20,750 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| UNITED WAY OF MID RURAL NEW YORK | NORWICH, NY | $20,750 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| UNADILLA COMMUNITY FARM EDUCATION CENTER INC | WEST EDMESTON, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| THE ROXBURY ARTS GROUP INC | ROXBURY, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CHURCH IN THE WILD | WINDSOR, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| SOUTHERN TIER HIGH TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $19,800 | 2025 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| BROOME COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $19,500 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT |
| UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BINGHAMTON, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | HEALTH CARE/TREATMENT |
| SEPP MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC | BINGHAMTON, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | SENIOR CITIZENS |
| RICHFIELD SPRINGS FOOD BANK | RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY | $16,000 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| THE COOPERSTOWN FOOD PANTRY | COOPERSTOWN, NY | $16,000 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| LUMA ARTS INITIATIVE | BINGHAMTON, NY | $16,000 | 2025 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| YWCA OF BINGHAMTONBROOME COUNTY | BINGHAMTON, NY | $16,000 | 2025 | HOUSING |
| EARLVILLE OPERA HOUSE | EARLVILLE, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| THE COMMUNITY MUSIC NETWORK INC | STAMFORD, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | ARTS & CULTURE |
| GREEK PEAK ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS | VESTAL, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | DISABLED/DIFFERENTLY ABLED |
| TIOGA COUNTY OPEN DOOR MISSION | OWEGO, NY | $14,050 | 2025 | FOOD SECURITY |
| SOS SHELTER INC DBA RISE-NY | ENDICOTT, NY | $13,973 | 2025 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF BINGHAMTON | VESTAL, NY | $13,835 | 2025 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
CHABAD OF BINGHAMTON
$558,000DOWNTOWN BUILDING AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
ADDICTION CENTER OF BROOME COUNTY
$160,000HOUSING
VILLAGE OF HOBART
$100,000COMMUNITY/RECREATION
CHABAD OF STAMFORD
$91,000RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
NEW HILLEL ACADEMY OF BROOME COUNTY
$66,335EDUCATION
JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROOME COUNTY
$64,935RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
UNION ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
$56,233EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
BETH DAVID SYNAGOGUE
$53,447RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
TRI-CITIES OPERA
$41,000ARTS & CULTURE
BROOME-TIOGA BOCES
$35,917COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF BROOME-TIOGA
$35,650LITERACY PROGRAMS
BROOME COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$33,619ANIMAL CARE
ANIMAL CARE COUNCIL
$32,628ANIMAL WELFARE
SPEAK
$32,619ANIMAL WELFARE
FRIENDS OF KILMER MANSION INC
$29,840PRESERVATION
THE CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF NORWICH - THE PLACE
$28,977YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CARES ADVOCATES FOR FAMILIES
$28,260YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIESFLEX FIT KIDS
$25,500YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
GLORYSHINES FOUNDATION INC
$25,454HUMAN SERVICES
NYNEST NEST NETWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
$25,000HOUSING
TOWNSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$25,000RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
FRANKLIN STAGE CO AT CHAPEL HALL
$25,000ARTS & CULTURE
HAPPY COMPROMISE FARM SANCTUARY
$25,000FOOD SECURITY
NORTH OF MAIN COMMUNITY CENTER - NOMA
$21,250COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY CUPBOARD OF EDMESTON
$20,750FOOD SECURITY
UNITED WAY OF MID RURAL NEW YORK
$20,750FOOD SECURITY
UNADILLA COMMUNITY FARM EDUCATION CENTER INC
$20,000FOOD SECURITY
THE ROXBURY ARTS GROUP INC
$20,000ARTS & CULTURE
CHURCH IN THE WILD
$20,000COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SOUTHERN TIER HIGH TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR INC
$19,800ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BROOME COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE INC
$19,500YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
SEPP MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC
$18,000SENIOR CITIZENS
RICHFIELD SPRINGS FOOD BANK
$16,000FOOD SECURITY
THE COOPERSTOWN FOOD PANTRY
$16,000FOOD SECURITY
LUMA ARTS INITIATIVE
$16,000ARTS & CULTURE
YWCA OF BINGHAMTONBROOME COUNTY
$16,000HOUSING
EARLVILLE OPERA HOUSE
$15,000ARTS & CULTURE
THE COMMUNITY MUSIC NETWORK INC
$15,000ARTS & CULTURE
GREEK PEAK ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS
$15,000DISABLED/DIFFERENTLY ABLED
TIOGA COUNTY OPEN DOOR MISSION
$14,050FOOD SECURITY
SOS SHELTER INC DBA RISE-NY
$13,973DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF BINGHAMTON
$13,835COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT