Jim Tompkins Endowment
Forecasted
Jim Tompkins Endowment supports organizations’ programs and projects for youth in Traverse City through the Foundation’s Fall Grants program, with the goal of benefiting local young people.
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 benefiting youth in Traverse City through the Foundation’s Fall Grants program.
Key Information: Proposed programs and projects must support youth in Traverse City.
Description
The Jim Tompkins Endowment is administered by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation through its Fall Grants program. It supports programs and projects that benefit youth in Traverse City, with a specific local focus on young people in that community. The opportunity is available to organizations serving Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
The Foundation uses final reports from grant partners to learn about the outcomes of funded programs and projects. These reports inform its ongoing impact and future grantmaking, and help share the successes of supported work with donors, community partners, and the general public.
