Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library
AI Summary
The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the Rochester area. With a total of $1 million in grants paid to 17 grantees in 2025, the foundation engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To raise funds and provide funding for libraries in the Rochester region.
Cause Areas
1
Public libraries
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
ROCHESTER, NY
$5.5M
81%
Greece Public Library
Rochester, NY
$115K
2%
Brighton Memorial Library
Rochester, NY
$110.4K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library?
No. Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library give?
Friends and Foundation of the Rochester 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 and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,842. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library make each year?
In 2025, Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library fund recently?
In 2025, Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY, Greece Public Library, and Brighton Memorial Library. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library?
Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.