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CHRIS DENNIS ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION INC
ITHACA, NY · EIN 474944158 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE Q30 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$83K
expenses
$32K
net assets
$311K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that supports environmental conservation, international affairs, and community health initiatives through grants to nonprofit organizations. Funding priorities include land preservation, climate journalism, and programs benefiting disadvantaged populations. Primary grant recipients include Cornell University, Earthjustice, and the Finger Lakes Land Trust.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Circular Economy Program
Supports research and education in circular economy practices through funding to Cornell University
Climate and Environmental Journalism
Provides general support grants to Inside Climate News and other environmental media
Health and Poverty Alleviation Initiatives
Funds organizations addressing health and poverty, including vehicle purchases for mission support
Land Conservation Support
Funds land trust acquisitions, including the 280-acre Sims Parcel on Cayuga Lake’s east shore
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 3 activities
    • Funding general operations of Earthjustice
      Provides general financial support to Earthjustice, an environmental law organization, to further legal advocacy for environmental protection.
    • Funding general operations of People for a Healthy Environment
      Provides general financial support to People for a Healthy Environment to advance community-based environmental health initiatives.
    • Funding land acquisition by the Finger Lakes Land Trust
      Supports the Finger Lakes Land Trust’s acquisition of the 280-acre Sims Parcel on the east shore of Cayuga Lake through a total of $120,000 in grants ($50,000 and $70,000).
  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 2 activities
    • Funding general operations of Inside Climate News Inc.
      Provides general financial support to Inside Climate News Inc., a nonprofit newsroom focused on climate and environmental issues.
    • Funding the CTD Memorial Conference and Circular Economy Program at Cornell University
      Funds the CTD Memorial Conference and Circular Economy Program at Cornell University to advance research and dialogue on circular economy initiatives.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
    • Funding general operations of Parasites Without Borders
      Provides general financial support to Parasites Without Borders, an organization focused on global health and parasitic disease education and prevention.
    • Funding vehicle purchases for Poverty and Health Integrated Solutions
      Finances vehicle purchases for Poverty and Health Integrated Solutions to support their mission-related transportation needs.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding shelters for youth from disadvantaged families via Little Footprints Big Steps
      Provides funding for shelters serving young people from disadvantaged families through support to Little Footprints Big Steps.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$89K106%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$-6K
expenses
Total expenses$32K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$311K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$311K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9853.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • DONNOCH DANFUNG DENNIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY Partner — Funded to support the CTD Memorial Conference and Circular Economy Program.
  • EARTHJUSTICE Partner — Receives general financial contributions.
  • FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST Partner — Funded to assist with the purchase of the 280-acre Sims Parcel on the east shore of Cayuga Lake.
  • INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS INC Partner — Receives general financial contributions.
  • LITTLE FOOTPRINTS BIG STEPS Partner — Funded to help build shelters for young people from disadvantaged families.
  • PARASITES WITHOUT BORDERS Partner — Receives general financial contributions.
  • PEOPLE FOR A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT Partner — Receives general financial contributions.
  • POVERTY AND HEALTH INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS Partner — Funded to purchase vehicles in support of their mission.