Leaving a Legacy of Learning and Literacy
How will you be remembered?
Your legacy has the power to shape the future of learning, literacy, and access to knowledge in our community. By including the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in your estate plans, you ensure that future generations benefit from the invaluable resources, programs, and services our libraries provide.
Why make a Legacy Gift?
How can you make an impact?
Ways to Give
There are many ways to leave a lasting impact through a planned gift. Please contact us if you'd like to explore your options in more detail.
Bequests – Leave a Gift in Your Will or Living Trust
A gift in your will or living trust is one of the simplest ways to support the Library’s future. You can designate:
- A specific amount
- A percentage of your estate
- The remainder after other obligations
Beneficiary Designations – A Simple Way to Give
Naming the Long Beach Public Library Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund is an easy way to make a meaningful impact—without adjusting your current financial situation.
Charitable Remainder Trusts – Give and Receive
A charitable remainder trust provides income for you or your loved ones for a set period, with the remainder benefiting the Long Beach Public Library Foundation.
Interested in learning more about how this works? Contact us.
Gifts of Appreciated Assets – Maximize Your Giving
Donating stocks, bonds, or other appreciated assets can provide tax benefits while supporting the Library Foundation’s mission.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) – A Tax-Smart Giving Option
A DAF offers a simple, tax-efficient way to support the Library Foundation.
IRA Gifts – Make a Tax-Free Impact
Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), you can make a tax-free gift from your IRA while satisfying your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Endowment – A Permanent Legacy
With a minimum investment of $25,000, you can establish a Named Endowment Fund, ensuring ongoing support for the Library’s programs, services, and operations.
Let’s Talk About Your Legacy
If you have already included the Long Beach Public Library Foundation in your estate plans, please let us know! We would love to recognize your generosity and ensure your gift is used according to your wishes.
Carnegie49 – A Community of Visionaries
Carnegie49 is an exclusive society for those who have included the Library Foundation in their will, trust, or as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. There is no minimum gift required—simply inform us of your plans to join.
Exclusive Carnegie49 Member Benefits:
The Legacy of Andrew Carnegie
The society is named after Andrew Carnegie, who helped build libraries across the U.S. His Long Beach library was the 49th Carnegie Library in California.
