MISSION
The Reading Public Library Foundation was incorporated in 1997 as a tax-exempt charitable non-profit organization under IRC Sec 501(c)(3) to seek private sector support for the Reading Public Library. The Foundation provides funding for projects and initiatives that complement, but do not supplant, the Town's responsibility for continued operation of the RPL. The Foundation is more than half-way towards its goal of creating a million-dollar endowment.
GIVING
By raising funds for this important community resource, the Foundation enables the Library to offer programs, services, events and projects that could otherwise not be offered. For example, Foundation funds were used to expand the scope of the Library's music CDs and establish a classic movie collection on DVD. Your gift will help the Library continue to move forward in areas such as these.
It's easy to give
You can help support your Public Library through the Foundation by:
- Making a Donation or Pledge
- Leaving a bequest through a Will or Trust
- Purchasing a Gift Annuity
- Donating appreciated Stocks and Securities
- Donating Real Estate
- Giving through Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Giving through Life Insurance
- Creating a Legacy
- Making a Donation "In Memory of" or "In Honor of"
- Becoming a Corporate Partner
- Supporting Foundation Events
- Becoming a Member of the Board of Directors
Making a Donation
Gifts of any size are appreciated and welcomed. Anyone who is able to donate at least $100.00 becomes a Sustaining Member.
Checks or money orders, payable to the Reading Public Library Foundation, may be left at the Library or mailed to the Foundation at P.O. Box 96, Reading, MA 01867. We also accept cash donations at the Library. Donations are tax deductible. All personal and financial information is kept confidential.
Please contact us if you wish to explore Charitable Gift Annuities or other methods of supporting the Library through the Foundation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Directors of the Reading Public Library Foundation are:
- John Brzezenski, President
- Neil Cohen, Vice President
- Bill Hecht, Sr., Secretary
- Amy Coumounduros, Treasurer
- Bill Anthony
- Bruce Austin
- Lynne Cameron
- Dick Curtis
- Jerry Fiore
- Russ Graham
- Gene Nigro
- Bob Nordstrand
- Maria Silvaggi
Financial Advisor: Nelson Burbank
Legal Advisor: Raymond Couture, Esquire
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Reading Public Library Foundation
P.O. Box 96, Reading, MA 01867
781-942-6725
Email: rplf@myway.com
