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TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

DRYDEN, NY · EIN 237083038 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE X99Z · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tompkinscortland.edu
revenue
$6.3M
expenses
$9.4M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
44
volunteers
25
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

TO SECURE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES STUDENT HOUSING AND RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS IN ORDER TO ENABLE THEM TO ATTEND THE COLLEGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tompkins Cortland Community College Foundation Inc. supports student success at Tompkins Cortland Community College by securing resources for scholarships, student housing, and academic programs. The foundation funds student housing and awards scholarships to help students attend the college. It also operates TC3 Bistro, a subsidiary that provides real-world training in culinary arts and hospitality management.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $6.03M
    STUDENT HOUSING IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
  2. #2 $568K
    TC3 BISTRO, LLC D/B/A COLTIVARE (TC3 BISTRO) IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN CULINARY ARTS, WINE MARKETING, AND HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT. TC3 BISTRO'S RESTAURANT, FULL SERVICE BAR, EVENT SPACE, AND CATERING SERVICES PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A REAL-LIFE SETTING FOR THEIR ACADEMIC LAB ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Scholarship Awards
Provides scholarships to deserving students to enable them to attend Tompkins Cortland Community College
Student Housing
Provides housing for Tompkins Cortland Community College students to support their academic success
TC3 Bistro (Coltivare)
Wholly-owned subsidiary offering real-world training in culinary arts, wine marketing, and hotel/restaurant management through a full-service restaurant, bar, catering, and event space
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 2 activities
    • Distributes financial aid to students
      Provides financial aid to over 85% of enrolled students through a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, tuition waivers, and veteran educational benefits.
    • Offers free associate degrees in high-demand fields
      Provides tuition-free associate degrees in high-demand fields such as engineering, nursing, education, green jobs, and cybersecurity, covering tuition, fees, books, and supplies after all other financial aid is applied.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
    • Offers continuing education credits for licensed professionals
      Provides state-approved Continuing Education credits for New York State licensed professionals, including teachers, engineers, social workers, and mental health counselors, supporting professional licensure requirements.
    • Provides online professional development courses
      Offers flexible, self-paced online courses designed to build professional skills and support career advancement for adult learners and working professionals.
  • High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
    • Administers international J-1 Exchange Visitor training program with Disney
      Offers a 5-6 month hands-on training program for international J-1 Exchange Visitor students in partnership with Disney, providing experience in operations, lodging, food and beverage, retail/sales, recreation, and entertainment.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates student community service placements
      Arranges volunteer opportunities for students in community service projects across Tompkins and Cortland counties, integrated into academic programs to support experiential learning.
  • High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
    • Offers college credit opportunities for high school students
      Enables high school students to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment at their high school, on-campus courses, or online, with some students graduating high school with over 30 college credits.
  • Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operates TC3 Bistro as an academic training lab
      Runs TC3 Bistro, a wholly-owned subsidiary that serves as a hands-on learning environment for students in culinary arts, wine marketing, and hotel and restaurant management programs.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Provides academic and personal support for adult learners
      Offers dedicated advising and personalized support services tailored to the needs of adult learners to support their academic success and retention.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Provides community access to recreational facilities
      Offers public access to an on-campus swimming pool for family swims, lap swimming, water aerobics, and swim lessons, and operates a fitness center open to the community for physical activity and workouts.
  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides student admissions guidance
      Offers support to prospective students through dedicated admissions advisors who assist with enrollment processes and educational planning.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Provides student housing
      Offers residential housing facilities for Tompkins Cortland Community College students, supporting their academic and personal development through on-campus living.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Rents campus facilities for public events
      Makes campus spaces available for rent to the public for conferences, sports events, and community gatherings, supporting local engagement and resource sharing.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Runs youth sports camps
      Organizes summer sports camps in basketball and soccer for youth, licensed by the Tompkins County Health Department, providing structured athletic and educational programming.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Delivers customized workforce training programs
      Provides tailored workforce training for organizations across industries, delivered virtually, on-site, or on campus, with assistance securing grant funding to reduce costs.
    • Manages campus facility access and operations
      Operates the Dryden main campus with extended daily access, open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ensuring availability for academic and community use.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.26M
Contributions & grants$1.62M26%
Program service revenue$3.64M58%
Investment income$1.29M21%
Other revenue$-296K
expenses
Total expenses$9.41M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$435K
Grants paid out$1.22M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$53.02M
Cash$8.57M
Investments$25.66M
Liabilities$51.47M
Net assets$1.55M
Liquid reserves43.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AMY KREMENEK COLLEGE PRESIDENT 1 $222K
DIONYSIOS PANAGITSAS VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 1 $108K
AMANDA BISSON FACULTY LIAISON 1 $101K
JULIE GERG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 38 $85K
SOPHIA DARLING VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 1 $68K
board members · 19
  • ADAM LONG — DIRECTOR
  • AMY LANZILOTTA — DIRECTOR
  • BARUCH WHITEHEAD — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN TOBIN — DIRECTOR
  • CLINT BROOKS — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • DALE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
  • DOUGLAS BENTLEY — DIRECTOR
  • GARY STEWART — DIRECTOR
  • GREG RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
  • JANET MORGAN — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER TURCK — DIRECTOR
  • KANSAS UNDERWOOD — VICE CHAIR
  • MARY STOE — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW MCSHERRY — COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • MICHAEL MCMAHON — DIRECTOR
  • PAULA YOUNGER — DIRECTOR
  • REGINA GRANTHAM — CHAIR
  • RICHARD CUNNINGHAM — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT HAIGHT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Ed2go Partner — Partnership to deliver online career training courses through the Ed2go platform.
  • Family Health Network Partner — Hosts Family Health Network’s Mobile Medical Unit on campus to provide healthcare services to students and community members.
  • National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Network — Accredited member of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Oversees eligibility and administration of state-level aid programs including the Foster Youth College Success Initiative and Native American Aid at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
  • New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Government — Administers New York State student aid programs including TAP, Part-time TAP, Native American Aid, and the World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship for eligible students at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
  • SUNY Government — Participates in the SUNY Reconnect program to provide free community college for adult learners.
  • TC3 Bistro, LLC Partner — Wholly-owned subsidiary providing experiential learning opportunities in culinary arts and hospitality management.
  • U.S. Department of Education Government — Administers federal financial aid programs including Pell Grants, FSEOG, Direct Loans, and PLUS Loans for students at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
  • Walt Disney Company Partner — Collaborates with the college to offer the Walt Disney College Program for international J-1 Exchange Visitor students.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Contextualized and Customized Workforce Training
    methodology: contextualized_training_design
    By tailoring workforce training to organizational needs and embedding real-world case studies, the college increases the relevance and effectiveness of programming, because practical, context-specific content improves learning transfer and service outcomes.
  • Early College Access and Concurrent Enrollment
    methodology: early_college_experience
    By offering college-level courses to high school students through NACEP-accredited concurrent enrollment, the college builds academic preparedness and confidence, because early exposure to rigorous coursework increases the likelihood of postsecondary success.
  • Experiential Learning through Industry Partnerships
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By creating real-world learning environments and partnering with industry leaders like Disney, the college provides immersive training that builds practical skills and career pathways, because experiential engagement increases workforce readiness and student motivation.
  • Financial and Academic Support to Enable Student Success
    methodology: resource-enables-success
    By providing financial resources, aid navigation, and credit for prior learning, the college reduces barriers to access and completion, because removing financial and structural obstacles enables broader participation and accelerates degree attainment.
  • Flexible Learning Models for Adult Learners
    methodology: flexible-scheduling-for-working-adults
    By offering flexible scheduling and online learning options, the college enables working adults to pursue education without disrupting employment, because adaptable formats increase accessibility and persistence among non-traditional students.