Rochester Public Library
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.4M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Rochester Public Library?
Rochester Public Library is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library ($3.6M), The Reynolds Library ($1.5M), Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc ($166K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to Rochester Public Library between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | $3,607,974 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Reynolds Library | $1,488,634 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc | $166,023 | 2 | 2025 |
| The Riedman Foundation | $35,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Kaboom Inc | $32,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rochester Area Foundation | $16,600 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rochester Regional Library Council | $9,780 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Kilian J and Caroline F Schmitt | $8,930 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | $7,960 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Mary E Brock Trust | $5,421 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| IBM International Foundation | $3,169 | 1 | 2020 |
| Max and Marian Farash Charitable | $3,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Edina Realty Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jpaul Carey and Nancy W Carey | $400 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $209K (2019) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $945K.
What grants has Rochester Public Library received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | Support the organization's exempt purpose | $564,532 |
| 2025 | The Reynolds Library | To provide financial support to the Rochester Public Library. | $213,267 |
| 2025 | Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc | SPECIAL PROJECTS | $91,023 |
| 2025 | Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc | ANNUAL BUDGET | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Mary E Brock Trust | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $630 |
| 2025 | Edina Realty Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE DISADVANTAGED | $500 |
| 2025 | Jpaul Carey and Nancy W Carey | PUBLIC ACTIVITIES | $200 |
| 2024 | Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | Support the organization's exempt purpose | $695,874 |
| 2024 | The Reynolds Library | To provide financial support to the Rochester Public Library. | $236,558 |
| 2024 | The Riedman Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The William G Pomeroy Foundation | HISTORIC MARKER | $3,900 |
| 2024 | Mary E Brock Trust | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $892 |
| 2024 | Jpaul Carey and Nancy W Carey | PUBLIC ACTIVITIES | $200 |
| 2023 | Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | Support the organization's exempt purpose | $921,511 |
| 2023 | The Reynolds Library | To provide financial support to the Rochester Public Library. | $208,734 |
| 2023 | The Riedman Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Kilian J and Caroline F Schmitt | GOETHE MONUMENT | $1,930 |
| 2023 | Mary E Brock Trust | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $837 |
| 2022 | Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | Support the organization's exempt purpose | $820,295 |
| 2022 | The Reynolds Library | To provide financial support to the Rochester Public Library. | $211,256 |
| 2022 | The Kilian J and Caroline F Schmitt | GOETHE MONUMENT | $7,000 |
| 2022 | The Riedman Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Max and Marian Farash Charitable | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The William G Pomeroy Foundation | 2 NYS HISTORIC MARKERS | $2,920 |
| 2022 | Mary E Brock Trust | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,068 |
| 2021 | Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | Support the organization's exempt purpose | $605,762 |
| 2021 | The Reynolds Library | To provide financial support to the Rochester Public Library. | $209,447 |
| 2021 | Rochester Regional Library Council | To give assistance to libraries in the community. | $9,780 |
| 2021 | The Riedman Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Mary E Brock Trust | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,027 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rochester Public Library?
Rochester Public Library is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library ($3.6M), The Reynolds Library ($1.5M), Friends of the Rochester Public Library Inc ($166K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to Rochester Public Library between 2019–2025.
Who is Rochester Public Library's largest funder?
Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library is the largest recorded funder of Rochester Public Library, with $3.6M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Rochester Public Library received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to Rochester Public Library across 38 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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