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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ROTARY CLUB OF LIBERTY NY INC

LIBERTY, NY · EIN 146048805 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · libertynyrotary.org
revenue
$171K
expenses
$119K
net assets
$231K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP WHILE DOING GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY AND IN THE WORLD

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rotary Club of Liberty, NY is a community service organization focused on local and global impact through volunteer projects, fundraising, and partnerships. The club supports education via scholarships for local high school and BOCES students, funds community initiatives like food security through A Single Bite, and participates in international efforts such as polio eradication. Activities include annual events, youth engagement through Interact, and service projects benefiting local facilities and residents.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Dave Thomson Spirit, Beer and Wine Tasting
Annual fundraising event supporting local scholarships and food security programs like A Single Bite.
Dollar and Coin Drop
Three annual community fundraising drives where volunteers collect donations in buckets to support local charities.
Epic Day of Service
Annual service project in partnership with local facilities such as Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing, involving gardening, companionship, and performances for residents.
Haiti Clean Water Program
Supports clean water access in Haiti, funded through proceeds from the club’s Hummingbird Award and Paul Harris Fellow celebration.
Interact Club Bench Project
Youth-led initiative to build benches for the Walnut Mountain House History Trail in partnership with the Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation and Liberty Central School District.
Liberty Rotary Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to graduating high school and BOCES students in Liberty, NY based on community service and educational goals.
Run for ALS
Support initiative where club members and friends raise funds for ALS TDI through participation in a half marathon.
Strike Out Polio
Fundraising campaign supporting Rotary International’s PolioPlus program, including participation in events at Yankee Stadium.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
    • Fund clean water initiatives in Haiti
      Directs all proceeds from the Hummingbird Award and Paul Harris Fellow celebration to support the Haiti Clean Water Program, which provides safe drinking water to families in Haiti.
    • Fund polio eradication efforts through PolioPlus
      Contributes funds to Rotary International’s PolioPlus program, including over $4,000 to the “Strike Out Polio” initiative, with donor contributions matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation to increase impact toward global polio eradication.
  • Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
    • Organize Dollar and Coin Drop fundraising events
      Conducts three annual Dollar and Coin Drop events to raise funds for local charities and community programs, with one June event raising over $1,400.
    • Support local food pantries through event fundraising
      Raises funds through co-sponsored events and 50/50 raffles, donating proceeds to support a bodega-style food pantry in Livingston Manor and other organizations addressing food insecurity.
  • Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Build community infrastructure through service projects
      Constructs public amenities such as benches for the Walnut Mountain House History Trail, including building six benches in four hours with 23 volunteers using funded materials.
  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Deliver service and companionship at nursing facilities
      Participates in Rotary’s Epic Day of Service by improving grounds, providing musical entertainment, and offering one-on-one companionship to residents at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Fund food assistance programs for food-insecure individuals
      Provides funding to A Single Bite to deliver nourishment and healthy eating education to food-insecure families in the local community.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Fund scholarships for local students
      Provides financial support through the Liberty Rotary Club Scholarship Fund to graduating high school students, including BOCES students, based on community service and career training. Hosts an annual recognition event for recipients.
  • Parkinson's Disease Research and Support 1 activity
    • Participate in advocacy events for Parkinson's research
      Engages in the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Unity Walk to raise awareness and funds, contributing over $10,000 to support Parkinson's disease research.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Participate in community celebrations and parades
      Engages in local community events such as the Fourth of July parade as part of Liberty Rising and other regional celebrations to strengthen community ties.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants$98K57%
Program service revenue
Investment income$17K10%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$119K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$232K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$231K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +62.8%
relationships · 32

Who they work with

  • A Single Bite Partner — Collaborates with A Single Bite to support food assistance for local families.
  • A Single Bite Partner — Collaborates with the Liberty Rotary Club to support food access for local families.
  • A Single Bite Partner — Receives funding from the Liberty Rotary Club to provide nourishment and healthy eating education.
  • A Single Bite Partner — Receives funding from the Liberty Rotary Club to support food distribution and nutrition education.
  • Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility Partner — Collaborated with Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility for the Epic Day of Service, including grounds improvement and resident engagement activities.
  • Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility Partner — Hosted the Liberty Rotary Club’s Epic Day of Service project involving gardening, performances, and resident companionship.
  • BOCES Partner — Source of scholarship recipients in career and technical education
  • Gates Foundation Funder — Matches donations to PolioPlus at a 2:1 ratio to increase funds for polio eradication.
  • Haiti Clean Water Program Partner — Receives funding from the Rotary Club of Liberty NY for providing potable water to families in Haiti.
  • Liberty Central School District Partner — Collaborated on building benches for the Walnut Mountain House History Trail.
  • Liberty Central School District Partner — Partnered with the Liberty Rotary Club and Interact Club on the Walnut Mountain House History Trail bench project.
  • Liberty Central School District Partner — Partners with the Liberty Rotary Club on youth service and educational initiatives.
  • Liberty High School Partner — Source of scholarship recipients
  • Liberty High School Woodworking Class Partner — Collaborated on the construction of benches for the Walnut Mountain House History Trail by engraving bench boards.
  • Liberty High School Woodworking Class Partner — Engraved the boards used for the benches constructed on the Walnut Mountain House History Trail.
  • Liberty Interact Club Partner — Engaged members of the Liberty Interact Club in the Day of Service project at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility.
  • Liberty Interact Club Partner — Youth affiliate organization that collaborates with the Liberty Rotary Club on community service projects.
  • Liberty Rising Partner — Collaborated with Liberty Rising to support the Fourth of July celebration.
  • Liberty Rising Partner — Collaborates with the Liberty Rotary Club on community events including the Fourth of July celebration.
  • Liberty Rising Partner — Partnered with the Liberty Rotary Club in community events including the Fourth of July celebration.
  • Livingston Manor Rotary Club Partner — Collaborates on joint meetings and community initiatives.
  • Michael J. Fox Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Michael J. Fox Foundation by participating in the Unity Walk to End Parkinson's and raising funds for research.
  • Monticello Rotary Partner — Participates in joint meetings and regional collaboration.
  • Monticello Rotary Club Partner — Co-sponsored the "Taste of Sullivan" event with the Liberty Rotary Club.
  • Rotary District 7210 Network — Liberty Rotary Club participates in district-wide initiatives such as the “Strike Out Polio” fundraiser.
  • Rotary International Network — Liberty Rotary Club implements global initiatives such as the Epic Day of Service and PolioPlus eradication efforts.
  • Rotary International Network — Liberty Rotary Club participates in Rotary International's PolioPlus eradication program.
  • SUNY Sullivan Partner — Collaborated with the Rotary Clubs to support and host the "Taste of Sullivan" event.
  • Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Collaborated on building benches for the Walnut Mountain House History Trail.
  • Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department Partner — Collaborated with the Liberty Rotary Club and Interact Club on the Walnut Mountain House History Trail bench project.
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strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Embedded Fundraising for Local and Global Causes
    methodology: community_fundraising
    By organizing recurring, event-based fundraising within the community, the organization generates financial support for local scholarships and global health initiatives because public participation in culturally resonant events builds trust, awareness, and sustained giving.
  • Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Education
    methodology: integrated-food-security
    By addressing food insecurity through both immediate nourishment and nutrition education, the organization improves long-term community health outcomes because combining material support with knowledge empowers individuals to make sustainable health choices.
  • Investment in Education as Community Development
    methodology: education-investment
    By funding scholarships and supporting youth-led service projects, the organization promotes long-term community development because investing in young leaders cultivates future civic engagement and local capacity.
  • Service-Through-Fellowship Model
    methodology: service-through-fellowship
    By combining fellowship with service activities, the organization fosters community and global engagement because shared social experiences strengthen commitment to collective action and sustained participation.