EIN 16-1347453

Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library is an incorporated, not-for-profit public charity whose mission involves raising funds, providing general funding for library facilities and programs, and programming in support of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County as well as the Rochester Public L. Regular government appropriations are complemented by this organization through gifts to an annual fund-raising campaign and special grants from corporations, individuals, charitable foundations on a constant basis.
Total revenues
$3,112,960
2024
Total expenses
$1,948,790
2024
Total assets
$30,168,170
2024
Num. employees
7
2024

Program areas at Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

On an ongoing basis, the Friends & Foundation of RPL complements regular government appropriations to Rochester Public Library through (1) gifts to an annual fund raising campaign, (2) special grants from corporations, individuals, charitable foundations and government funding sources, (3) earnings generated by a permanent endowment fund, (4) individual gifts made through wills and trusts, and (5) income from the sale of books and library related items through the Library Store. Funds from these sources are used to expand library programs, to support capital improvements at public libraries, to ensure the appropriate maintenance of library facilities, and to support needed professional resources, services and staff. (Continued on Schedule O)Through ongoing communication, the Friends & Foundation of RPL seeks to coordinate its efforts with other public libraries and library support groups throughout Monroe County, and whenever possible acts as a source of information and counsel for other Monroe County public libraries.

Grants made by Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Rochester Public LibrarySupport the Organization's Exempt Purpose$560,148
Greece Public LibrarySupport the Organization's Exempt Purpose$52,589
Brighton Memorial LibrarySupport the Organization's Exempt Purpose$51,569
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Max and Marian Farash Charitable FoundationCharitable Purpose$66,000
William & Sheila Konar FoundationSafe To Be Smart Program$50,000
Rochester Regional Library CouncilTo Give Assistance To Libraries in the Community.$15,390
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

NameTitleCompensation
Donna BorgusExecutive Director$92,529
Susan Chekow LusignanDirector of Marketing and Program Development
Reuben BurchFinancial Manager
Holly HammondAnnual Campaign and Database Manager
Justin StevensPresident$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,809,096
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$790,863
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$486,162
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$23,809
Miscellaneous revenues$3,030
Total revenues$3,112,960

Form 990s for Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-02990View PDF
2023-062023-09-25990View PDF
2022-062022-10-07990View PDF
2021-062021-11-01990View PDF
2020-062021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,500 from Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $13,369 from Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $66,000 from Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Joseph Rippey Charitable TR XXXXX9001
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsLibraries and archivesCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
115 S Ave
Rochester, NY 14604
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
ffrpl.libraryweb.org/ 
Phone
(585) 428-8321
IRS details
EIN
16-1347453
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
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