Broome County > Binghamton
County: Broome
Population: 47,969
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