FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE IN TOMPKINS COUNTY BY PROMOTING READING BY PLACING MORE BOOKS IN MORE HANDS, RAISING FUNDS THROUGH BOOK SALES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AWARDING GRANTS TO LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ADVOCATING FOR LIBRARY FUNDING, AND ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEERISM.
Cause Areas
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Public libraries
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$1.9M
85%
FINGER LAKES LIBRARY SYSTEM
$331.5K
15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY?
No. FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY give?
FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY primarily gives to organizations located in New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $184 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY make each year?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $294 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY fund recently?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY and FINGER LAKES LIBRARY SYSTEM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY?
FRIENDS OF THE TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.