Why Donate to the Friends & Foundation?
Friends & Foundation donors make a real difference!
As a donor, you’re supporting meaningful educational opportunities that HCLS would not otherwise be able to offer. As its premiere partner, we magnify the impact of HCLS as your place to learn, grow and connect. The Friends support HCLS through advocacy, funding, and outreach.
As a donor, you’re supporting meaningful educational opportunities that HCLS would not otherwise be able to offer. As its premiere partner, we magnify the impact of HCLS as your place to learn, grow and connect. The Friends support HCLS through advocacy, funding, and outreach.
Donations to Friends & Foundation of HCLS are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Friends of the Howard County Library, Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 52-1226011) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Donate to a Specific Friends-Funded HCLS Program (learn more):
Benefits of Being a Donor to the Friends & Foundation:
You receive advance notice of special events, commemorative book plates, complimentary tickets to signature events, and more! Who Can Donate? Well, anyone can! Whether you’re an individual who wants to support HCLS’ educational initiatives, a couple or family that wants to be up-to-date on the Library’s special activities, a nonprofit or foundation that wants to support the HCLS’ many initiatives, or a local business or corporation that is interested in making a philanthropic impact on education in Howard County – there’s a donor engagement level that’s right for you! Different donor levels offer different benefits and opportunities for recognition. Where Can I Donate: You can donate to the Friends & Foundation - one time, monthly, annually - to support our endowment to ensure that the Friends & Foundation has money to support HCLS in perpetuity! Donate to a Specific Friends-Funded HCLS Program:
Individuals, Families:
Friends & Foundation Endowment: The Friends & Foundation Endowment is held at the Community Foundation of Howard County, a long-standing community funder. The endowment allows us to use a portion of the assets each year, and leave the rest to grow in perpetuity, so we can ensure that the Friends & Foundation will be able to fund HCLS initiatives far into the future. Interested in learning more? Please contact Rita Hamlet at: [email protected] How to Donate:
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Give an Annual Gift:
Businesses, Corporations, Foundations, Nonprofits:
$1,000 –Corporate Friend
$2,500 –Corporate Supporter– benefits above, plus
$5,000 –Corporate Champion– benefits above, plus
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