named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Grant Program
Provides financial grants to the Mohawk Valley Library System to support services for component public libraries
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Municipal and Community General Support 2 activities
- Funding public library services through grantsProvides grant funding to public libraries in Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties, supporting services such as staff stipends, technology upgrades, interlibrary loan programs, and innovative or incentive-based projects. Has awarded over $95,000 in grants since 2015.
- Funding regional library system operations and initiativesRaises and allocates funds to support the Mohawk Valley Library System (MVLS) and its 14 member public libraries, including financing regional initiatives, librarian professional development, and resource sharing programs.
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Accepting donations and bequests for library supportAccepts gifts of cash, securities, and bequests to support public libraries and sustain grantmaking activities.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising activities to support grant programsRaises funds through an annual golf tournament, annual appeal, and grant writing to support public libraries and library users. Fundraising events include an annual golf tournament held at the Canajoharie Golf and Country Club.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$10K64%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Eric Trahan — Ex officio Trustee
- Paul O'Brien — Trustee
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Canajoharie Golf and Country Club Partner — Hosts the annual golf tournament fundraiser for the Foundation.
- Fox Run Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the foundation's annual golf tournament.
- MVLS Government — Primary affiliated organization, referenced as mvls.info and linked from the website.
- MVLS Network — Collaborates with MVLS, as indicated by shared domain and foundational connection.
- MVLS Network — Member libraries are part of the MVLS network, which the foundation supports through grants.
- MVLS Network — Provides grant funding and support to MVLS Member Libraries through foundation programs.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Government — Eric Trahan serves as ex-officio member of the board in his role as MVLS Executive Director.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Government — Primary beneficiary of foundation grants and partner in regional library support
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Collaborates with the Mohawk Valley Library System to sponsor grant programs for member libraries.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System, serving as its fundraising arm.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Primary network partner coordinating regional library services and resource sharing.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Supports the mission of the Mohawk Valley Library System and its 14 member public libraries.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Works with the Mohawk Valley Library System to support regional library services.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Partner — Receives grants from the foundation to support services for component public libraries.
- Mohawk Valley Library System (MVLS) Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System network.
- Public Libraries in Schenectady, Schoharie, Montgomery and Fulton Counties Partner — Receives grant funding from the Foundation for Mohawk Valley Libraries.
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.
- Capacity-Building Grantmaking with Targeted and Innovative Investmentmethodology: capacity_building_through_grantmakingBy directing grant funds toward specific programmatic priorities (e.g., early literacy, technology, innovation), the Foundation strengthens the operational and service capacity of member libraries, because targeted funding enables libraries to address critical community needs and pilot new services that might otherwise lack resources.
- Centralized Fundraising for Regional Library Grantmakingmethodology: centralized_fundraisingBy consolidating fundraising at the regional level, the Foundation generates financial resources more efficiently and equitably distributes them to member libraries through grants, thereby increasing overall library capacity and service quality across the region because centralized fundraising reduces duplication and leverages economies of scale.
- Federated Library Model with Shared Governance and Resourcesmethodology: federated_library_modelBy operating under a federated model that balances local autonomy with centralized support in procurement, programming, and policy, the Foundation enhances regional library effectiveness because shared infrastructure reduces costs and increases access while preserving local responsiveness.