There are many ways you can support the Library through the Foundation. You may give a gift “in memory of” or “in honor of” loved ones and family members. Annual gifts or pledge donations as well as one-time gifts are very appreciated as are bequests of property. You may choose to designate your gift to the Foundation Capital Campaign for a larger facility or to the Library Endowment Fund. You may even qualify for a commemorative gift opportunity: the right to name a room, area, or item in a new library.

If you have questions about ways of giving, naming opportunities, future Foundation plans, or would like to assist the Foundation in some way, please contact the Lewiston City Library or any Foundation Board member.

Please download our donation form and return to:
Lewiston Library Foundation
P.O. Box 1055
Lewiston, ID 83501

 

Remember Lewiston’s public library in your Tax planning, Will and Estate Plan

MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT OF YOUR GIFT BY ASTUTE TAX PLANNING
For instance, if you are age 70 1/2 you must take a Required Maximum Distribution from your IRA. If you give that RMD amount to the Lewiston Library Foundation instead of simply adding that amount to your AGI and paying income tax on all of it, you can have the benefit of the charitable deduction and you won’t have to pay tax on income from your IRA distribution!*

MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT OF YOUR GIFT BY THOUGHTFUL ESTATE PLANNING
If you decide to reduce the size of your estate by gifts made during your lifetime, you may be able to make a gift to the Lewiston Library Foundation that would accomplish your objective, provide a tax deduction and avoid the imposition of a capital gains tax!*

MAXIMIZE THE BENEFIT OF YOUR GIFT BY MAKING A MEANINGFUL MEMORIAL DESIGNATION
The Lewiston Library Foundation has reserved a number of prominent naming opportunities for portions of Lewiston’s public library building. The gift you make can ensure that your name or the name of your loved one will be honored and remembered by all who use the library for years to come!*

*See your professional financial planner and tax preparer for guidance as you make your decision to give to the Lewiston Library Foundation.


How can I give?

Checks can be mailed to: Lewiston Library Foundation, PO Box 1055, Lewiston ID 83501. Label the envelope: Attn: Capital Campaign

Gifts above certain levels can be named in the library if the donor chooses. Contact the Library Foundation for further information on named gifts.

Your gift would be most appreciated by the Foundation and the community.

THE LEWISTON LIBRARY MUST MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY. THE TIME IS NOW.

Other Ways to Give

Scrip
$crip can be used like cash to make purchases, and when you use it, a percentage will benefit the Lewiston Library Foundation. Click here for an order form.

Order forms are due by Thursday evenings and delivery is the following Wednesday.

GoodSearch
When you use GoodSearch to search the Internet, they will make a donation to the Lewiston Library Foundation. You just have to go to their site, choose the Lewiston Library Foundation as your charity of choice, and search just as you normally would.

GoodShop
GoodShop allows you to choose from over 500 stores you already shop with online, and they’ll donate up to 30% of your purchase to the Library Foundation.

MissionFish
MissionFish works with eBay to raise money for the Lewiston Library Foundation. eBay sellers are encouraged to give a percentage of their proceeds to a nonprofit certified by MissionFish each and every time they list an item for sale. Participating sellers are rewarded for their generosity with special eBay Giving Works features that help them get more bids and higher sale prices. The nonprofit receives recognition in the listing and benefits from the seller’s success.

Amazon
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer selling books, computer software, electronics, apparel, furniture, food and toys with savings up to 50% off retail prices. Just use the link through the Library Foundation website to shop and a portion of your purchase will be given back to the Lewiston Library Foundation.