Ontario County > Phelps

The village of Phelps, best known for its sauerkraut festival, is an example of how one philanthropist can make a lasting difference. After wisely investing an inheritance from an aunt, local resident Mary Hicks Preston began donating to local institutions. She kept her gifts to the library, the community center, and other organizations private. Preston died in 2005, but her legacy, the Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation, continues to support Phelps endeavors.

Libraries: Phelps Library

Emergency services: Phelps Ambulance, Phelps Fire Department

Fraternal organizations: American Legion, Lions, Masons

Not-for-profit cemeteries: Melvin Hill Cemetery, Resthaven Cemetery

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Recent grants:


American Legion
  Ann and Carl Myers Charitable Foundation  -  Daytona Beach, FL  -  $5,000  (2023)

Phelps
  NY Forward  -  Albany, NY  -  $4,500,000  (2025)

Phelps
  NYS Department of Environmental Conservation  -  Albany, NY  -  $352,296  (2023)

Phelps
  NYS Department of Environmental Conservation  -  Albany, NY  -  $3,348,033  (2023)

Phelps
  Restore New York Communities Initiative  -  Albany, NY  -  $900,000  (2025)

Phelps Arts Center
  Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation  -  Phelps, NY  -  $5,002  (2023)

Phelps Business Development & Tourism Council
  Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation  -  Phelps, NY  -  $14,500  (2023)

Phelps Clifton Springs Community Theater
  Nelson B Delavan Foundation  -  Chicago, IL  -  $5,000  (2023)

Phelps Community Center
  Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation  -  Phelps, NY  -  $186,310  (2023)

Phelps Historical Society
  Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation  -  Phelps, NY  -  $1,800  (2023)

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
  Liskmorris Foundation  -  Clifton Springs, NY  -  $16,000  (2023)

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
  Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation  -  Phelps, NY  -  $3,500  (2023)

Resthaven Cemtery
  Mary Hicks Preston Historical Improvement & Betterment Foundation  -  Phelps, NY  -  $4,000  (2023)

Town of Phelps
  Preservation League of New York State  -  Albany, NY  -  $20,000  (2024)

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Largest nonprofits in Phelps (by assets) include:

Mary Hicks Preston Historical Andbetterment Foundation
Phelps Community Center
Phelps Community Historical Society
Kyrias Foundation
Phelps Volunteer Fire Department
Phelps Community Memorial Library
Buck Horn Sportsmens Club
American Legion
Phelps Arts Center
Phelps Ambulance
Phelps Business Development &Tourism Council
Indian River Ambulance Service
American Legion
Bodman Memorial Library
Yolanda and Salvatore Gigante Charitable Foundation Tr
Philmont Beautification
Philmont Rod & Gun Club
Phoenicia Library
Shandaken Theatrical Society
Phoenicia Festival of the Voice Foundation
Floresta Project
American Legion
Enterprise Fire Company No 1 of Phoenix NY
Beaver Meadows Golf & Recreation
Village of Phoenix Public Library
Sweet Pond Club