Rochester Regional Library Council
To act as a regional reference and research library system, coordinate library services, and strengthen library programs.
Rochester Regional Library Council at a glance
In short: Rochester Regional Library Council gave $130K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,018
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,670
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,678
- Total assets
- $1,603,524
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rochester Regional Library Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rochester General Hospital - Werner Medical Library ($62K). Together the top 5 received $122K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,720), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rochester Regional Library Council gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $141K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester General Hospital - Werner Medical Library Rochester, NY | To give assistance to libraries in the community. | $62,142 |
| Edward G Miner Library Rochester, NY | To give assistance to libraries in the community. | $32,984 |
| Brighton Memorial Library Rochester, NY | To give assistance to libraries in the community. | $10,000 |
| Brockport Seymour Library Brockport, NY | To give assistance to libraries in the community. | $9,356 |
| St John Fisher College - Lavery Library Rochester, NY | To give assistance to libraries in the community. | $7,816 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,720 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,603,524 | $995,281 | $960,946 | $130,018 | 6 | $72,899 |
| 2024 | $1,590,744 | $917,297 | $926,189 | $123,186 | 7 | $45,533 |
| 2023 | $1,543,578 | $888,950 | $939,252 | $140,974 | 9 | $-11,180 |
| 2022 | $1,014,152 | $1,345,600 | $1,213,904 | $105,474 | 4 | $42,022 |
| 2021 | $1,163,680 | $951,875 | $824,973 | $125,639 | 7 | $88,889 |
About Rochester Regional Library Council
Based on IRS filings
Rochester Regional Library Council is a public charity focused on Education, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $73K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rochester Regional Library Council is led by Laura Schiefer, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Schiefer
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Larry Wahl
President
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collette Coffey
Business Manager
On filings since 2021
29.5 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $53K (2025)
Emily Lowman
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Eckl
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Schacht
Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Knapp
Member
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Racquel Gonzales
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese Mulligan
Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Rios Esq.
Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jazzmyn Ivery-Robinson
Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ryan
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mary Ellen Darling (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Terrance Keys (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Laura Osterhout (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Robert Hoggard (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Timothy W Kneeland (2021–2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Laura Schiefer (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Regional Library Council
How much does Rochester Regional Library Council give each year?
Rochester Regional Library Council gave $130K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $123K across 7 grants.
What is Rochester Regional Library Council's typical grant size?
Rochester Regional Library Council's median grant in 2025 was $9,678, and its average grant was $21,670, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rochester Regional Library Council give grants?
Rochester Regional Library Council gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (4 grants).
Does Rochester Regional Library Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Rochester Regional Library Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To give assistance to libraries in the community." (6 grants).
Who are Rochester Regional Library Council's largest grantees?
Rochester Regional Library Council's largest 2025 grantees include Rochester General Hospital - Werner Medical Library ($62,142), Edward G Miner Library ($32,984) and Brighton Memorial Library ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,720), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rochester Regional Library Council?
Rochester Regional Library Council reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $995K.
What is Rochester Regional Library Council?
Rochester Regional Library Council is a public charity focused on Education, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rochester Regional Library Council's EIN?
Rochester Regional Library Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0926628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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