NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC

What NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC does

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 13-3712927) founded in 1993 to raise funds and provide advocacy in support of the New Rochelle Public Library. The Foundation operates as the Library's principal fundraising arm, channeling community donations, legacy gifts, event revenue, and grant-matching capital into library capital improvements, technology upgrades, and special programming. It has no proprietary technology and is governed by a volunteer board with one paid Executive Director (Nina Robertson); Co-Presidents are Roderic Rolett and Stephanie L. Tomei.

Revenue is generated through five primary mechanisms: direct individual donations (accepted via the DonorPerfect platform and direct mail), legacy/bequest giving, event ticket sales (signature series including Cocktails & Conversation at $60–$70 per ticket, the Guardian Gala, Family Fair, and Scaveganza), limited-edition art print fundraisers (e.g., "The Kitten Library" at $30), and the Foundation's role as the designated matching funder for New York State grants—a leverage model that has unlocked roughly $960,000 in state grants over seven years. Since founding, the Foundation has raised more than $3 million and built a $2 million+ endowment. It serves the diverse, multi-generational New Rochelle community through programs including the Children's Garden, Music Studios at the Bliss Music Center, the Ossie Davis Theater, the Handelman Business Opportunity Center, the E.L. Doctorow Local History Room, and a WiFi hotspot lending program. Its operating geography is Westchester County, New York, with no international footprint.

Name

NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

New Rochelle Public Library Foundation Inc

Website

https://nrplfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 that raises funds and advocates for the New Rochelle Public Library through donations, events, legacy gifts, and state grant matching, serving the New Rochelle, New York community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Library Fundraising & Public Library Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

Keywords

• Nonprofit fundraising
• Library philanthropy
• Charitable donations
• Community advocacy
• Grant matching

Headquarters

HQ city

New Rochelle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from community members, individuals, and families supporting the Library. The Foundation operates with minimal overhead so that virtually all donated dollars fund Library improvements.
2. Legacy Giving / Bequests: Charitable bequests through wills and estate planning, including specific bequests, residuary bequests, and contingent bequests. Also includes beneficiary designations for IRA and pension funds.
3. State Grant Matching: As a matching funder, the Foundation provides required match dollars that unlock New York State construction and other grants. This leverage model has brought in additional hundreds of thousands in state funding.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Cocktails & Conversation ($60-70 tickets), Guardian Gala, and art print fundraisers. Proceeds benefit the Foundation's Library enhancement programs.
5. Art Print Sales: Limited-edition art prints sold as fundraisers, such as the 'Kitten Library' print at $30 each, with proceeds supporting Foundation initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising and advocacy organization that raises philanthropic donations and provides advocacy to keep the New Rochelle Public Library vibrant, up-to-date, and able to serve the diverse needs of the New Rochelle community. The Foundation funds capital improvements, technology access, and special programming — including the Children's Garden, Music Studios at the Bliss Music Center, E.L. Doctorow Local History Room, Handelman Business Opportunity Center, Digital Media Lab, Children's Room, and Ossie Davis Theater — while also serving as a designated matching funder to unlock New York State grant dollars.

Product overview

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation is a nonprofit fundraising and advocacy organization that supports the New Rochelle Public Library through various programs and initiatives. The Foundation offers a diverse portfolio of services including the Children's Garden outdoor learning space, Music Studios at the Bliss Music Center (featuring soundproof practice rooms and an instrument library), the E.L. Doctorow Local History Room, the Handelman Business Opportunity Center for job seekers, a Digital Media Lab, and the renovated Ossie Davis Theater. Additional programs include the Cocktails & Conversation author event series, Family Museum Pass Program, Teen Summer Programming, WiFi Hotspot Loan Program, and Legacy Giving options. The Foundation focuses on capital improvements, technology upgrades, and special programming that enhance the Library's ability to serve the diverse needs of the New Rochelle community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Appeal Donation Program Year-round and year-end donation solicitation program enabling individuals, families, and community members to make tax-deductible contributions supporting the New Rochelle Public Library's programs, technology, and capital improvements.
• Legacy Giving Program Estate planning giving program offering specific, residuary, and contingent bequests through wills as well as beneficiary designations for IRA and pension funds, enabling donors to leave enduring support for the Library.
• Cocktails & Conversation Event Series Signature ticketed fundraising event series bringing book lovers together for author discussions and book signings moderated by Amy Bass, Ph.D., with ticket proceeds supporting Foundation programs.
• Guardian Gala Annual signature fundraising gala generating revenue that benefits the Foundation's Library enhancement programs.
• Kitten Library Art Print Fundraiser Limited-edition art print fundraising product; the 'Kitten Library' print by Nicky Serrano is sold at $30 per print with proceeds supporting the Foundation's initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• $960,000 in NY State grants leveraged through matching funder role
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Friends of the New Rochelle Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on certain projects including the 'One City, One Book' Community Reading Initiative and preservation of the Norman Rockwell 'Land of Enchantment' mural. The Friends support child and adult programming through book and media sales.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Public Library Foundation: Fundraising nonprofit for the Chicago Public Library, supporting programming, technology access, and capital improvements. Comparable in structure as a single-library private foundation with similar programmatic verticals (digital equity, youth services).
• Boston Public Library Foundation: 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for Boston Public Library, supporting special programming, exhibits, and capital enhancements. Directly comparable mission and donor-base model.
• The Seattle Public Library Foundation: 501(c)(3) that raises private funds for Seattle Public Library programming and initiatives. Directly comparable in single-library fundraising scope and event-driven donor cultivation.
• Foundation for the Los Angeles Public Library: Independent 501(c)(3) that raises private funds to support the Los Angeles Public Library system. Directly comparable in mission, single-beneficiary structure, and capital-improvement focus.
• Nashville Public Library Foundation: Fundraising arm for Nashville Public Library, supporting literacy, technology, and cultural programming. Comparable in mission focus and small-footprint operating model.
• San Francisco Public Library Foundation: Fundraising foundation for the San Francisco Public Library, supporting programs and capital improvements. Comparable in mission, geographic specificity, and reliance on major-gift campaigns.
• Friends of the New York Public Library: Independent nonprofit that fundraises and advocates specifically to support the New York Public Library. Closest analog in mission and operating model — donor-driven, event-led, volunteer-board governance — but at vastly larger scale.
• Brooklyn Public Library Foundation: Fundraising arm for Brooklyn Public Library, operating under the same library-foundation structure: 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising private donations to supplement public tax funding for capital projects, programming, and collections in the NYC metro area.
• Enoch Pratt Free Library Foundation: Fundraising foundation supporting the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, with a comparable structure of private donations supporting capital projects, programming, and collections in a single-city library system.

Regional players

• Westchester Library System Foundation: County-wide library support organization in Westchester County, NY. Shares the same service geography as NRPLF and a similar donor and grant-making footprint, but operates at a broader multi-library scale rather than single-institution focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NRPLFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-rochelle-public-library-foundation-inc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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