About the Library - Foundation information

The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Foundation was created in 2002 to provide long term financial support to the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library and to demonstrate the community's commitment to the creation of excellence in their public library.


Foundation Officers

Joel Anderson, Chairman
Mayor Bobby Irons
Councilman Scott Carrier
Judge Ed Tease, Chairman Library Board
Mrs. Beverly Cheney, President Friends of the Library

Foundation Activity

• December 2002 - The Foundation was established to provide long term support for the library.
• May 2005 - Foundation presents $20,000 to purchase books and materials for Youth Services.
• September 2005 - The Foundation hosted An Evening With Donald Trump. Over 400 people attended a spectacular evening of music, a five course gourmet dinner, and a speech by the international business tycoon, Donald Trump. Over $380,000 was raised.
• March 2006 - The Foundation presented $250,000 to the library to aid in increasing the collection

Ways to Give

The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Foundation is a 501c(3) charitable organization. It welcomes gifts of all sizes and accepts donations of cash, securities, or tangible personal property.

Gifts of Stock

Giving for the Future

A planned gift to a charitable organization like the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Foundation allows you to create a legacy for your community while meeting your own financial and personal objectives. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to:

• Reduce income, gift, and estate taxes
• Secure a source of cash flow for the rest of your life
• Reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes

Gift types include:

• Wills and Living Trusts
• Life Income Plans
• Retirement Plan Assets
• A variety of other assets such as securities, life insurance, U.S. savings bonds, annuity contracts, tangible personal property, and works of art.