The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation is TCPL's nonprofit fundraising partner
Who We Are
We provide opportunities for people who love libraries to express their support for TCPL through financial contributions.
The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation (EIN 16-1422052) is an exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A professional staff raises and administers gifts in accordance with donor wishes, and a Board of Directors provides oversight.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is simple: The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation supports Tompkins County Public Library through community engagement and fundraising.
More than anything, we are here to respond to Library needs as they arise, helping TCPL maintain the high quality of materials, programs, and services our community has come to expect.
Our Vision Statement reflects that pursuit of excellence: The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation envisions every community member having the opportunity for personal development and enrichment at the public library. We support the highest caliber of library service which evolves in response to changing and growing needs, and serve as responsible stewards of the resources with which we have been entrusted. We encourage library lovers to take an active role in their public library, as supporters, users, and advocates.
TCPL Foundation Board of Directors
Melisa Crumrine | President | Library Assistant, Tompkins County Public Library |
Melissa Vanderhoof | Vice President | Managing partner and advisor, Fingerlakes Wealth Management |
Dale Johnson | Secretary/Treasurer | Consultant, Dale Johnson Consulting, LLC |
Shaunessy Bordas | Loaves and Fishes | |
Heather Furnas | Program Coordinator, Cornell Center for Social Sciences | |
Samantha Hillson | Director of Health Promotion, Tompkins County Whole Health | |
Mary Holland-Bavis | Chief of Staff, NYS Assemblyperson Anna Kelles | |
Michelle Millet | Regional Sales Manager, Harassowitz | |
Barbara Page | Artist, Self-employed | |
Tom Schloegel | Development Officer, Center for Science in the Public Interest |
TCPL Foundation Staff
How the Foundation is different from the Friends of TCPL
Both the Foundation and the Friends provide financial support to TCPL. However, there are some essential differences.
TCPL Foundation
Friends of TCPL
Raises money through donor solicitations, fundraising events, grants; manages endowment funds
Raises money through twice yearly book sales and membership fees
Primarily funds TCPL. Also grants money to other area libraries, literacy organizations, and scholarships for library students
Only funds TCPL
Wants donations of books!
Does not accept donations of books
Volunteer-run
Paid staff
Did you know that almost ALL funding for TCPL's materials collection comes from contributions from the Friends and the Foundation?
To learn more about the Friends, membership opportunities, and their legendary book sales, go to http://www.friendsoftcpl.org/