CHARITABLE

Because giving is invitation-driven and recipients are largely repeat grantees, prospective organizations should pursue relationship-based routes: build connections with current grantees, local intermediaries, or the trustee (Tompkins Community Bank) and demonstrate strong alignment with the foundation's historical focus (notably conservation and established human services). Public unsolicited applications are unlikely to succeed given the preselection policy and lack of a public submission channel.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024