Ways to Give

The Durham Library Foundation receives tax-deductible gifts from generous donors who are inspired to help make our libraries exceptional. A donation provides programs and services not funded through the county’s annual budget.

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Give for today

Annual gifts fund programs and services this year. Every gift helps Durham Libraries stay relevant, vibrant, and enjoyed by all.

Ways to give today

Give for tomorrow

Planned gifts and endowments sustain the library beyond your lifetime.

Ways to give for tomorrow

Every way to give

Give online

You may give a one-time donation or establish a monthly, quarterly, or yearly recurring donation using our secure online form.

Give through a donor-advised fund

Contact your donor-advised fund (DAF) provider and request your contribution go to Durham Library Foundation, EIN/Tax ID: 56-2189129 at PO Box 51143, Durham, NC 27717.

Mail a check

Prefer to mail a check? Our mailing address is:

Durham Library Foundation

PO Box 51143

Durham, NC 27717

Give stock or other assets

The Foundation accepts gifts of cash, securities, real estate, and cash-value life insurance policies. Email dlf@durhamlibraryfoundation.org for help with donations of stocks.

Become a Champion of Literacy

Donors who give $1,000+ become members of Champions of Literacy and receive recognition on our website and invitations to two special events. Meet our Champions

Double your gift with a corporate match

The Foundation is also pleased to process corporate matching gift requests.

Leave a legacy gift

Planned giving means leaving a gift to the foundation that will sustain the library beyond your lifetime. See planned giving options.

Support or create an endowment

You may establish a permanent endowment in support of the Library with a contribution of $50,000+. Gifts to existing endowments may be of any amount. Learn about endowments.

If you need assistance or have questions, email us at dlf@durhamlibraryfoundation.org.