Jim Tompkins Endowment
Forecasted
Jim Tompkins Endowment supports organizations undertaking programs and projects that benefit youth in Traverse City, funding work focused on young people and the local community.
Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $83,610 total available; typical awards of $2,500–$10,000
Summary: Supports programs and projects that benefit youth in Traverse City through the Foundation’s Fall Grants program.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are organizations serving Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Description
The Jim Tompkins Endowment supports programs and projects that benefit youth in Traverse City. Administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation as part of its Fall Grants program, the endowment focuses on young people and the local community rather than a particular research discipline or prescribed set of activities.
The Foundation also seeks to understand the outcomes of funded programs and projects. Grant partners are invited to submit a final report within a year of receiving support. These reports help the Foundation learn about the work undertaken and share its successes with supporters, community partners, and the general public.
