Philanthropy Incubator

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The Philanthropy Incubator program provides �� students with the opportunity to learn about and experience giving (both time and money) to illustrate the essential role giving plays in public service and civic engagement.

Through the program, students practice philanthropy by raising money and giving it to local nonprofit organizations. Students do this through an undergraduate course, Philanthropy and Civil Society, part of the University Scholars Program, and a graduate course, Issues in Nonprofit Administration, part of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.

In addition, students in the MPA program organize the annual "Party with a Purpose" event to raise the money students in the graduate course use for their grantmaking.

The Philanthropy Incubator began in 2009 with start-up support from Campus Compact, the national coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to student civic engagement.

The program received funding from the , in 2010, and that funding continues today. The Philanthropy Incubator project also receives support from the and from generous �� alumni.

Since 2009, students enrolled in Philanthropy Incubator-affiliated courses have contributed over $200,000 to a wide range of Southern Tier nonprofit organizations.

Apply for a grant

The application process for the 2025 Philanthropy Incubator is now closed. We received 71 responses to our information form, and we appreciate everyone who applied. This year, students will be awarding several grants totaling approximately $13,000, with the possibility of that amount being higher. Additionally, ten organizations selected as finalists will each receive $500. We will announce the finalists by March 1. Every organization that submitted the information form can expect to hear from us by then.

The money will be awarded through two classes, one for undergraduates (with $10,000) and the other for graduate students (with approximately $3,000-$5,000). To be eligible for funding, organizations must have a 501(c)3 designation or a fiscal sponsor and operate in the Broome County area (broadly defined). Students will thoughtfully review the responses from the application form to select five finalist organizations in each class. There will be ten finalists, although some finalists may be selected twice (by each class).

ALL FINALIST ORGANIZATIONS WILL RECEIVE A $500 AWARD in recognition of the time and effort it takes to work with each class and to acknowledge the contribution each finalist organization is making to students' learning. This $500 is separate from the grant money the class is giving away.

Please direct any questions about the information form or the Philanthropy Incubator to David Campbell at dcamp@binghamton.edu, instructor for the undergraduate course, or Lauren Dula at ldula@binghamton.edu, instructor for the graduate course.

Give to the Incubator

Your gift helps to sustain the Philanthropy Incubator and provides students with the opportunity to learn about giving.

Donating online is easy:

Log on to the �� Foundation and complete the information requested.
To designate your gift to the Philanthropy Incubator project, choose Other. In the "If Other - Please Specify" box below, type in Philanthropy Incubator Project — Acct # 10353.

Once your transaction is approved, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your gift, followed by an official tax receipt in the mail a few days later.

Philanthropy Incubator Award Recipients

2025 Award Recipients

American Civic Association
CARES Advocates for Families
Justice and Unity in the Southern Tier (JUST)
Meals on Wheels of Western Broome

2024 award recipients

M-EALS and Leadership Program (Maine Endwell Schools)
Greater Good Grocery Store
American Civic Association
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2023 award recipients

American Civic Association
Gigi's Playhouse
Volunteers of America

2022 award recipients

Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW)
Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga
RISE

2021 award recipients

Broome County Council of Churches, Greater Good Grocery Store
Gigi's Playhouse
The Stack Project

2020 award recipients

VINES
RISE
Rural Health Network
Family Planning of South Central New York

2019 award recipients

Truth Pharm
Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES)
American Civic Association
Meals on Wheels of Western Broome

2018 award recipients

Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier
RISE
YWCA of ��

2017 award recipients

Coalition for the Homeless of the Southern Tier of NY
Crime Victims Assistance Center
The Water Project
Little Footprints, Big Steps

2016 award recipients

Broome County Urban League
Community Care Network of Nichols
Peruvian Hearts
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Detention Alternatives After School Program, Summer Career Experience Program

2015 award recipients