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
2020 Paycheck Protection Program: Loans to nonprofits in Ontario County
Recent grants to local organizations:
GRANT KEY:
Phelps
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Albany, NY - $352,296 (2023)
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Albany, NY - $3,348,033 (2023)
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Regional Economic Development Councils - Albany, NY - $381,372 (2021)
Phelps Community Center
United Way of Greater Rochester - Rochester, NY - $32,672 (2021)
Largest nonprofits in Phelps (by assets) include:
Mary Hicks Preston Historical Andbetterment Foundation
Kyrias Foundation
Phelps Community Historical Society
Phelps Community Center
Phelps Volunteer Fire Department
Phelps Community Memorial Library
Buck Horn Sportsmens Club
Phelps Arts Center
Phelps Ambulance
Phelps Business Development &Tourism Council