named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Block of the Month
Monthly program where members receive and return quilt blocks to learn new skills; participants eligible for drawings to win additional blocks
Draw String Bags for P.A.D.
Produces drawstring bags for distribution through local organizations to women in need of menstrual supplies; started in 2017
Fidget Quilts
Creates small tactile quilts for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and autism to keep hands engaged; initiated in 2017
Love and Comfort Quilt Project
Donates handmade quilts to local non-profits including hospice homes, battered women’s shelters, and childcare organizations; over 4,000 quilts donated since 2001
Opportunity Quilt Raffle
Biennial raffle featuring a quilt made by club members; proceeds benefit selected charities such as Quilts of Valor, youth outreach, and community organizations
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distribute handmade quilts and textile items to individuals and organizations in needCreates and donates comfort quilts, fidget quilts, adult bibs, drawstring bags for menstrual supplies, and other textile items to local charities and individuals in need, including hospice homes, battered women's shelters, child care organizations, and community groups. Since 2001, the club has donated over 4,000 quilts, with approximately 400 distributed annually; in 2024–2025, these were valued at $60,000.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fund charitable initiatives through raffles and financial donationsFunds charitable causes by creating and raffling an Opportunity Quilt biennially at the Genesee Valley QuiltFest, directing proceeds to community organizations and youth outreach programs. Also provides direct financial support and materials to external programs, such as a 2009 donation to Compeer Inc. for a quilt workshop serving individuals affected by mental illness.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provide educational programming and skill-building workshops for members and the publicOffers ongoing educational opportunities in quilt-making through monthly workshops (September–June), mini-workshops, multi-day technique classes, and lectures led by local and nationally recognized quilt artists. Programs are open to members and non-members, some offered at published fees, with virtual access available via Zoom. The club also runs a Block of the Month program and maintains a lending library of over 500 quilting-related books and media.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Support member engagement and community building through regular meetings and social eventsHolds monthly meetings from September through June that include shared meals, Show & Tell segments for member projects, and social activities. Additional events include an annual picnic, garage sale, holiday luncheon, and silent auction to foster community among members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host annual and biennial quilt shows and public eventsOrganizes large-scale public quilt exhibitions such as the Genesee Valley QuiltFest and an annual quilt show featuring over 600 quilts and 60 vendors, attracting more than 3,000 attendees. Events include fundraising components like the Gift Gallery and silent auctions, and have been held since 1936 at venues including the Rochester Museum and Science Center and Rochester Institute of Technology.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$7132%
Program service revenue$9K28%
Investment income$9943%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$35K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -43.2%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- British War Relief Partner — Recipient of quilts, toys, and monetary donations from the club during World War II.
- Building Community Through Quilting Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared donation networks and community quilting initiatives.
- Carol Wihoit Partner — Conducts workshops for GVQC members.
- Carol Wilhoit Partner — Teaching quilting workshops and presenting techniques at the club's events.
- Compeer Inc Partner — Supported Compeer Inc.'s Quilt Workshop with a financial donation and materials in 2009.
- Donna Patrick Partner — Featured artist presenting a trunk show on felted wearable art.
- Facebook Partner — Lisa Feor oversees the club's Facebook page, indicating use of the platform for communication and outreach.
- Finger Lakes Quilts of Valor Partner — Recipient of Opportunity Quilt raffle proceeds in 2017 and 2022.
- Guilda’s Club Partner — Recipient of Opportunity Quilt raffle proceeds in 2011 and received support through the Arts & Cultural Council of Rochester.
- Love and Comfort Project Partner — Collaborates on community service projects involving comfort quilts.
- P.A.D. Partner — Collaborates with P.A.D. to provide drawstring bags for distribution with menstrual supplies to women in need.
- Quilters Consortium of New York State Network — GVQC members are automatically enrolled in the Quilters Consortium of New York State, enabling participation in consortium-wide activities and benefits.
- Quilts of Valor Partner — Collaborates with Quilts of Valor through dedicated sewing events to create quilt blocks for the program.
- Red Cross Partner — Recipient of quilts, toys, and monetary donations from the club during World War II.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Host institution for the club's biennial quilt show in recent years.
- Rochester Museum and Science Center Partner — Partnered with the club during the late 1990s and early 2000s for the restoration and documentation of quilt collections; early venue for quilt exhibits.
- Russian War Relief Partner — Recipient of quilts, toys, and monetary donations from the club during World War II.
- Sojourner House Partner — Recipient of Opportunity Quilt raffle proceeds in 2013.
- Susan B. Anthony House Partner — Participated in the Susan B. Anthony 2020 Quilt Project sponsored by the Susan B. Anthony House to honor women’s suffrage history.
- Susan B. Anthony House Partner — Recipient of a replica Susan B. Anthony quilt created by club members.
- Temple B'rith Kodesh Partner — Hosts the monthly meetings of the Genesee Valley Quilt Club at its facility in Rochester, NY.
- Wix Partner — Uses Wix-hosted media and website infrastructure to publish quilt show content and images.
strategies · 3
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-Centered Craft Servicemethodology: craft-based_community_serviceBy using quilt-making as a form of community service, we produce tangible support for individuals and organizations in need, because it leverages members' skills to fulfill charitable missions and sustains engagement through purposeful creativity.
- Mutual Support as Organizing Ethosmethodology: help_one_anotherBy operating on a principle of mutual aid among members and extending it to community service, we produce stronger social cohesion and broader impact because shared values of reciprocity increase member retention and amplify charitable reach.
- Peer-Led Skill Developmentmethodology: peer_led_learningBy structuring member-led workshops, show-and-tell sessions, and peer knowledge sharing, we produce sustained skill growth and engagement because peer-driven learning fosters motivation, accountability, and practical mastery in quilting.