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FOUNDATION FOR GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
GENEVA, NY · EIN 453023821 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B117 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · gplny.org
revenue
$153K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$710K
employees
0
volunteers
56
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION FOR GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS ESTABLISHED TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER PRIVATE FUNDS FOR SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES; AND TO INVEST AND REINVEST THOSE FUNDS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WILL BEST PROMOTE THE PURPOSES OF THE GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Foundation for Geneva Public Library supports the Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York by raising and administering private funds for educational and charitable purposes. It funds library programs through events like raffle fundraisers and author forums. The foundation enables the library to expand its services and community offerings.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $18K
    THE ORGANIZATION DONATED FUNDS RAISED FROM THE RAFFLE OF GIFT BASKETS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO THE GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY TO SUPPORT THEIR PROGRAMS
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Authors Forum
Panel discussion and breakout sessions with local authors discussing the writing and publishing process; approximately 30 attendees
Gift Basket Raffle
Fundraising activity where proceeds are donated to support Geneva Public Library programs
activities · 20 groups

What they do

  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Administers reading challenges for all ages
      Runs a year-round Reading Challenge where participants track reading to earn prizes; offers a summer reading program with online (ReadSquared) or paper tracking options and a finale celebration event.
  • Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
    • Conducts staff training by closing library to the public
      Holds dedicated staff training sessions during periods when the library is closed to ensure professional development and service improvement.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers educational and interactive programming for children and teens
      Hosts seasonal family programs including live animal shows, ice cream events, storytelling, paleontology exploration, reptile education, baking and cooking classes (with The Kitchen Witches and Simply Homemade), survival skills workshops, lake conservation lessons, craft programs, and pizza tastings.
  • Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
    • Expanded library facilities through construction and property acquisition
      Completed a diagonal northwest addition to the library building and acquired adjacent property to develop an expanded parking lot.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates youth STEM and building programs
      Runs Brick Builders’ Club for grades K–5 and offers coding instruction through Girls Who Code (grades 3–8) using Scratch and Python, with snacks provided.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funds library programs through charitable donations
      Raises and donates funds—such as $17,665 and $6,305 from gift basket raffles—to support Geneva Public Library programs and initiatives.
  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Hosts author forums and literary events
      Organizes Authors Forum events featuring panel discussions and breakout sessions with local authors on writing and publishing, such as a session attended by approximately thirty people.
  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Hosts concert series featuring local artists
      Presents and funds the Musical Moments concert series, offering performances by local artists in the spring and fall seasons.
  • Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
    • Hosts teen gaming and role-playing programs
      Offers multiple Dungeons & Dragons programs including weekly one-shot sessions (Saturdays at 10 am), Teen D&D (grades 8–12), and Dragons & Dice, along with game truck experiences for teens.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Offers genealogy research support and resources
      Provides access to Ancestry Library and FamilySearch databases in-library, maintains microfilm reels of local newspapers (1806–2019), hosts a monthly genealogy roundtable, and digitized historic city directories and photos via NY Heritage.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Operates community seed library and exchange
      Runs a seed library allowing community members to borrow seeds without return requirements, collects donated seeds from local sources, and hosts seed exchange events.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Provides adult enrichment and lifelong learning programs
      Hosts book clubs (adult, anti-racist, BYOBook), Euchre Club, American Mahjong, Open Stitch, Tai Chi (weekly and Yang 24), meditation, beginner Spanish conversation, and chess nights for adults and seniors.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provides digital and physical media access
      Offers library cardholders access to digital books, magazines, audiobooks via Libby, and streaming video through Kanopy and other online platforms.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Provides early childhood literacy and sensory programs
      Offers Messy Story Hour and Sensory Shenanigans for children from birth to preschool, combining stories, songs, finger plays, and sensory-based learning stations with developmental handouts for caregivers.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Provides public technology and printing services
      Offers free public WiFi (OWWL network), PC computer access, printing, photocopying, document scanning, outgoing fax services, and notary services during weekday hours with photo ID required.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Recognizes volunteer contributions through annual appreciation event
      Hosts an annual Volunteer Appreciation Social to acknowledge and celebrate the service of library volunteers.
  • Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
    • Serves as Central Library for Pioneer Library System
      Acts as the designated Central Library for the Pioneer Library System, providing support and services to 41 member libraries.
  • Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Supports community literacy through collaboration with Geneva Reads
      Partners with Geneva Reads to deliver programs and activities that promote literacy across the community.
  • Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
    • Supports homeschooling families with educational meet-ups
      Hosts Homeschool Meet-Up for preschool through grade 5 and Teen Homeschool Group (grades 6–12), offering monthly themed explorations, socialization, and project-based learning.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Maintains fine-free lending policy
      Operates a fine-free system for overdue materials to increase accessibility and reduce barriers to borrowing.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$153K
Contributions & grants$90K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$33K21%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$726K
Cash$221K
Investments$505K
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$710K
Liquid reserves261.8 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +145.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • GEORGE ABBOTT — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPHINE PERRY — TRUSTEE
  • KERRY LIPPINCOTT — SECRETARY
  • LYNN HERZIG — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • MARK MILLER — TREASURER
  • MARY GEARAN — TRUSTEE
  • NANCY BAUDER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Christine Sanderbeck Partner — Licensed psychotherapist facilitating weekly meditation classes focused on mindfulness and emotional well-being.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution, Seneca Chapter Partner — Co-founded the Geneva Free Library through joint charter application.
  • Empire Coffee & Donuts Partner — Local business hosting the library’s BYOBook Club on a monthly basis.
  • FamilySearch Network — Library is an Affiliate Library, enabling expanded access to FamilySearch's genealogical resources.
  • Finger Lakes community Partner — Source of donated seeds and participants in the seed exchange program.
  • Geneva Public Library Partner — Receives donated funds from the foundation to support its programs.
  • Geneva Reads Partner — Co-hosts the annual Volunteer Appreciation Social event during National Volunteer Week.
  • Geneva Reads Partner — Partnership to support literacy through collaborative activities.
  • Girls Who Code Partner — Collaborates with Girls Who Code to offer a coding program for students in grades 3 to 8 using Scratch and Python.
  • Historic Geneva Partner — Collaborates through shared community engagement in preserving and sharing local history.
  • Historic Geneva Partner — Collaborates with the library to digitize Geneva City Directories and provide genealogical research support.
  • Kanopy Partner — Provides access to streaming video content for library patrons.
  • Libby Partner — Provides digital lending services through the Libby platform.
  • Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates, Inc. Partner — Hosts and supports LVOY's literacy programs for adult learners at the library.
  • NY Heritage Partner — Hosts digitized Geneva City Directories and historic photos from the library's collections.
  • Newspapers.com Partner — Provides access to Finger Lakes Times articles through a partnership enabling free use from library computers.
  • OWWL Library System Network — Member of the OWWL library network, enabling shared borrowing across member libraries.
  • Pam Bishop Partner — Instructor leading weekly Tai Chi sessions at the library.
  • REV Theatre Partner — Collaborates to present a live children's performance.
  • Scouting America Partner — Partners to deliver a survival skills and knot-tying workshop for children.
  • Simply Homemade Partner — Provides instruction for children’s and teen cooking classes.
  • The Kitchen Witches Partner — Provides instruction for children’s and teen baking classes.
  • Tom McClure Partner — Volunteer who organizes the Musical Moments concert series annually.
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.

  • Anti-Racist Education Through Shared Literature
    methodology: anti-racist education through literature
    By using shared reading and discussion of literature to explore racial justice, the library fosters empathy and critical consciousness, because narrative engagement enables perspective-taking and reduces bias more effectively than didactic instruction.
  • Community-Engaged Programming to Foster Civic Participation
    methodology: community-engaged programming
    By involving local artists and volunteers in producing music events and seed-sharing initiatives, the library strengthens community ownership and participation, because locally driven programs increase relevance and engagement.
  • Computational Thinking Education to Empower Youth
    methodology: computational_thinking_education
    By teaching foundational coding skills through accessible platforms like Scratch and Python, the library equips youth with tools for technological fluency and innovation, because early exposure to computational thinking builds confidence and future opportunity in digital society.
  • Grantmaking to Advance Public Library Missions
    methodology: fundraising_and_grantmaking
    By raising and administering private funds and reinvesting them into the Geneva Public Library, the foundation advances educational and charitable goals, because dedicated philanthropic support enables program innovation and resource expansion beyond public funding capacity.
  • Sensory-Based Learning for Early Development
    methodology: sensory-based_learning
    By combining storytelling, music, and sensory-based activities, the library engages young children in ways that support cognitive and motor development, because sensory experiences are developmentally appropriate and enhance neural connections in early childhood.