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VICTOR FARMINGTON LIBRARY
VICTOR, NY · EIN 160864990 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · victorfarmingtonlibrary.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$945K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
23
volunteers
26
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

OUR PURPOSE IS TO BE A STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNER BY PROVIDING INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. WE STRIVE TO FOSTER LIFELONG LEARNING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION THROUGH RESPONSIVE AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library serving Victor and Farmington, NY, providing access to books, digital resources, educational programs, and community services. Offers lifelong learning opportunities for children and adults through storytimes, technology training, book clubs, and a diverse "Library of Things" collection. Focuses on civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and social connection within a growing suburban community.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Baby/Toddler Storytime
Weekly 20-30 minute program featuring songs, rhymes, and age-appropriate books for infants and toddlers
Basic Computer Skills for Adults
One-on-one assistance with operating devices, internet navigation, email, social media, resume creation, and digital literacy
Book Clubs
Three monthly book clubs: Books and Brews, Book Buzz, and Booked for the Evening, catering to different age groups and schedules
Chair Yoga
Gentle yoga classes for adults held weekly, focusing on flexibility and body awareness using chairs
Family Story Time
Weekly program with songs and stories for children ages 0-5 and their families
Library Walkers
Weekly walking group for adults that explores trails and byways in Victor and Farmington in partnership with Victor Hiking Trails
Library of Things
Lending program offering non-traditional items such as tools, kitchen appliances, scientific equipment, musical instruments, and outdoor gear for home use
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
    • Delivers homebound and remote access services
      Operates a Books on Wheels program that delivers library materials to patrons unable to visit due to health or physical limitations; provides free monthly book subscription boxes to children in grades 3–6 and teens, containing curated books and activity materials.
  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Hosts community programs and lifelong learning activities
      Organizes weekly and monthly events including chair yoga, tai chi, Mah Jongg games, walking excursions with Victor Hiking Trails, drop-in crafts, and three adult book clubs meeting at various times; hosts a monthly book club on the second Tuesday at 11:00am.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Hosts early literacy programs for children and families
      Offers weekly storytime programs for babies, toddlers, and children ages 0–5, featuring songs, rhymes, and age-appropriate books; runs the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative to promote family reading routines; and organizes Storywalks in local parks where families read children’s books along outdoor paths.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Offers technology access and digital resources
      Provides seven public computers, free Wi-Fi via OWWL, printing (20¢/b&w page, 35¢/color), scanning, and outgoing/incoming fax services; offers free in-library access to Ancestry.com, Mango Languages (including ASL Inside), Kanopy, Consumer Reports, NOVELny, and Ground News through library card credentials.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Provides adult education and one-on-one tutoring
      Offers weekly one-on-one tutoring for adults in basic computer skills—including internet use, email, resume creation, and device navigation—through a partnership with Literacy Rochester, available every Wednesday.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provides library lending services for traditional and non-traditional items
      Lends books, audiobooks, e-books, magazines, and digital content via Libby and Kanopy Kids; offers a Library of Things program allowing patrons to borrow non-traditional items such as musical instruments, tools, kitchen appliances, educational kits, and science equipment.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Runs seasonal and summer reading programs
      Conducts a six-week summer reading program with reading challenges and events for children, tweens, and teens in grades 4–12; operates a summer BINGO program for adults involving reading-related activities to earn prizes and raffle tickets.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Supports civic engagement and organizational transparency
      Holds monthly board meetings on the fourth Thursday at 7:00pm in the Malone Room, conducts annual meetings and board elections each December, and maintains an online archive of meeting minutes for 2024–2026.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.14M
Contributions & grants$1.11M98%
Program service revenue$10K1%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$945K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$625K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.31M
Cash$695K
Investments$38K
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TIM NIVER LIBRARY DIRECTOR 40 $105K
board members · 9
  • JEAN MCCREARY — SECRETARY
  • LARRY KEELEY — DIRECTOR
  • LISA ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • MARIE CALVARUSO — TREASURER
  • MITCH DONOVAN — PRESIDENT
  • PATTI J LARCHE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • PATTY BASCOMB — DIRECTOR
  • PATTY SAMPSON-BOUCHARD — DIRECTOR
  • ROMY BARBATO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Babette Huber Partner — Historian for the Town and Village of Victor who contributed to the library's historical documentation.
  • Bright Raven Gymnastics Partner — Summer reading sponsor contributing to the library's summer programs.
  • CARS Partner — Partners with the Victor Farmington Library to facilitate vehicle donations.
  • FLCR Partner — Summer reading sponsor supporting the library's summer programs.
  • Finger Lakes Community Endowment Partner — Enables the Victor Farmington Library to accept gifts of stock.
  • Integrated Systems Partner — Summer reading sponsor supporting the library's summer reading initiatives.
  • Literacy Rochester Partner — Provides volunteers for one-on-one basic computer skills tutoring at the library.
  • NOVELny Government — Partner platform providing access to state journals, newspapers, and reference tools through the New York Online Virtual Electronic Library.
  • OWWL Network — Member of the OWWL library system, providing access to shared catalog resources.
  • OWWL Library System Network — Member library that participates in shared catalog and resource system for placing holds on materials.
  • OWWL Library System Network — Member of the OWWL Library System, a regional public library network serving Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston counties.
  • Pioneer Library System Network — Requires patrons to have a valid Pioneer Library System card to access computer services.
  • Pride Mark Homes Partner — Summer reading sponsor providing support for the library's summer programs.
  • UMP Partner — Summer reading sponsor providing support for the library's summer programs.
  • Unspecified community partners Partner — Collaborates as a community partner to deliver services and programs
  • Victor Hiking Trails Partner — Collaborates with the library to co-host weekly walking excursions for adults.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Driven Programming
    methodology: community_input_driven_programming
    By using community feedback and partnerships to shape programming, the library increases engagement and relevance of services because it aligns offerings with local needs and fosters trust.
  • Expanded Access Through Non-Traditional Lending
    methodology: library_of_things
    By offering a "Library of Things" and curated thematic resources beyond books, the library increases engagement and skill development because it lowers barriers to creative and technological tools while making borrowing more experiential.
  • Family-Engaged Literacy Development
    methodology: family_engaged_literacy
    By involving families in shared reading and learning activities, the library strengthens early literacy and school readiness because caregivers become active participants in children’s educational development.
  • Game-Based Learning Incentives
    methodology: game_based_learning
    By applying game mechanics like BINGO and rewards to reading programs, the library boosts participation across age groups because structured challenges increase motivation and make literacy activities feel accessible and fun.
  • Interest-Based Engagement Model
    methodology: interest-based_learning_engagement
    By designing programs around individual interests and experiential learning, the library fosters sustained participation in lifelong learning because it connects activities to personal motivation and real-world exploration.