Broome County > Binghamton

County: Broome

Population: 47,969


Binghamton was named for an early landholder, Philadelphia merchant William Bingham.


Binghamton University, part of the SUNY system, is a magnet for in-state and out-of-state funding. Many local nonprofits are supported by the Community Foundation for South Central New York, which is based in nearby Johnson City.



School districts: Binghamton City School District
Libraries: Broome County Public Library

Hospitals: Binghamton General Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital

Emergency services: Broome County Emergency Medical Services, Binghamton Fire Department

Fraternal organizations: American Legion, Elks, Lions, Moose, Rotary, Shriners, VFW

Not-for-profit cemeteries: Chenango Valley Cemetery, City Cremations, Glen Castle Rural Cemetery, Hawleyton Cemetery, Spring Forest Cemetery, Westlawn Cemetery, Windsor Village Cemetery

2020 Paycheck Protection Program: Loans to nonprofits in Broome County


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Grants to local organizations have funded service dog training for veterans, park renovation, nutrition education, a business incubator, museum renovations and other programs.


Binghamton grants by interest:

Agriculture
Animals
Arts and culture
Children and youth
Colleges
Community building
Economic development
Education
Employment
Food
Government
Health
History
Hospitals
Housing
Human services
Justice and legal services
Media
Nonprofit sector
Religion
Seniors
Special needs



Largest nonprofits in Binghamton (by assets) include:

 United Health Services Hospitals
 Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton
 Southern Tier Rural Integrated Performing Provider System
 Umh Pa Corp
 United Methodist Homes Foundation
 Broome Community College Foundation
 United Health Services Foundation
 Decker Foundation
 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 325 Joint Fund
 United Health Services