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One-Time Financial Donations
In addition to the donation of books for resale, the Friends welcome financial donations to help them support the West Florida Library branches’ special programs and purchases not covered by their budget. All financial donations, for example, a one-time gift, a devise (a donation that is included in a will), or a recurring gift, will go into an unrestricted fund managed by the Friends’ board. Donations from the Friends to the Library will be controlled by the library director who will decide how to best utilize those funds.
The Friends also welcomes donations to the warehouse Capital Fund. Donated books need a secure, protected facility for sorting and storing until the next sale. The roof was replaced in 2024 and the next big need is an upgrade to the HVAC and supporting electrical system. Please contact a member of our Board for more details.
As a recognized 501(c)3 organization, donations, gifts, bequests, devises, and transfers made to the Friends are tax deductible to the full extent of the law and current regulations. Our EIN number is 23-7368565. We invite you to check our status at https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/search-for-tax-exempt-organizations.
Examples of Special Programs Supported by the Friends’ Donations to Our Library
Funds raised by the Friends, through book sales and the book stores, are donated to the library director to help provide Special Programs at all library branches and provide children with learning opportunities while encouraging them to visit their local library branch. These programs are filled with exciting games, crafts, scavenger hunts, animal visits, reading challenges, and more! They are a valuable outreach tool to interact with children and their families across Escambia County and spark their interest in learning and reading. Costs of the program can include fees to providers, entertainers, speakers, performers, etc. as well as any consumable supplies or materials.
Evidence has proven that students who participate in summer and school-break reading programs while school is out, maintain or increase reading levels. These programs also help improve reading skills and help children feel more confident about returning to school. Reading Programs have themes and may offer varied incentives for achieving established goal that match program themes and participants’ ages and reading levels.
Donate by Mail:
Friends of West Florida Public Library
P.O. Box 13394 | Pensacola, FL 32591-3394