Ways to Give
Many Ways to Make a Difference
There are many ways you can support your community and help those around you. All donations to the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Foundation are tax-deductible.
Foundation Programs
You can play a pivotal role in supporting these six strategic programs and capital areas:
Support the Greatest Need
Early Childhood Literacy
Lifelong Learning
Career Online High School
Technology & Collections Enhancement
Welcoming and Engaging Spaces
Legacy Planning
Including our library’s Foundation in your estate or legacy planning is a meaningful way to support the educational and cultural fabric of our community for generations to come. By designating a portion of your estate to the library’s Foundation, you contribute to a vibrant resource that fosters literacy, lifelong learning, and creativity. Your gift can help fund essential programs, expand collections, and maintain facilities that serve as a hub for knowledge and connection. Furthermore, incorporating the library into your legacy ensures that your values of education and community service continue to inspire future generations. Whether through a bequest, a trust, or a memorial fund, your support can leave a lasting impact, enriching the lives of countless individuals and families in our community.
To learn more, send an email to development@gwinnettpl.org.
Book Plates
We have a wonderful gift idea for book lovers! With a donation of $50 or more, you can have your name—or the name of someone special—printed inside a book that circulates at Gwinnett County Public Library. This unique book dedication is a heartfelt way to honor or memorialize a friend or family member, or to celebrate a significant milestone. It’s a meaningful gesture that allows you to contribute to our library while creating a lasting tribute to someone you care about.
FAQs
Is this donation tax-deductible?
Thank you for your donation; your support is greatly appreciated! Yes, donations made to The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The federal tax identification number for The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation is 85-4141088.
Do I get a receipt?
A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual email receipt each month when your donation is processed.
How do I mail a gift?
Check may be made payable to The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation. Please use this address to mail in donations: The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Can I donate from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
DAFs can be easily set up through many financial institutions or community foundations. You can search for The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation as a beneficiary of your gift. Our tax identification number is 85-4141088.
Can I donate from an Individual Retirement Account?
You can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA directly to The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation. Simply provide the Foundation’s tax identification number 85-4141088 to your IRA provider, and ask them to make the distribution to The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation.