Bemus Point Library Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Bemus Point Library
- Annual distributions to support library operations and community needs
- Background: Created by Bemus Point Library Board of Directors and held at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
- Serves as a permanent "forever fund" to ensure long-term strength and sustainability of the library.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Bemus Point community
Focus Areas: Library operations, building maintenance, programming, materials, technology, and emerging opportunities
Eligibility:
- Bemus Point Library
- Annual distributions to support library operations and community needs
Background: Created by Bemus Point Library Board of Directors and held at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Serves as a permanent "forever fund" to ensure long-term strength and sustainability of the library. Provides flexible, annual support allowing the library to respond to emerging needs while the fund grows over time. The library has been a gathering place and hub of learning for generations in Bemus Point.
Contact Information:
- Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
- Phone: (716) 661-3390
- Address: 418 Spring Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
How to Apply
How to Apply
Contribution Methods:
- Online at crcf.me/bemuspointlibrary
- Mail check to: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 (note "Bemus Point Library Fund" in memo line)
- Cash gifts, stock transfers, IRA qualified charitable distributions, planned gifts
Contact for More Information:
- Bemus Point Library or Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
- Phone: (716) 661-3390
What Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 102
- Total given
- $3.72M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,000–$552K
- By dollars: New York >99%. Top recipient cities: Jamestown, NY; Lakewood, NY; Buffalo, NY.
- 73% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
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