LEAVE A LEGACY AND ENSURE THE IMPACT OF THE PACIFIC GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY ON FUTURE GENERATIONS

Andrew Carnegie said: “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people.  It is a never-failing spring in the desert.” 

Our Public Library is at the heart of our community, a jewel we never want to lose.  A few years ago the Library was imperiled due to the pandemic and lack of funding. Through the generosity of donors like you, the Friends and Foundation came forward with support to keep our library open.

Just as you have estate plans for your retirement and your family’s future, it is important to plan your charitable giving.    Planned gifts are investments – investments in your own ideals.   A planned gift to the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation helps to ensure our community library will be able to provide books, materials, collections, services and programs for future generations.

The Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation mission is to provide vital funds for Pacific Grove Public Library that will ensure free library service in perpetuity.  Your role as a Planned Giving Legacy Donor is vital to achieving this goal.

Here are some suggestions for including the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation in your Estate Plan:

  • A fixed amount of money or designated property:
    “I give the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation (tax ID 45-1738473), located in Pacific Grove, California.  $_______________ (or describe the real or personal property, including exact location.)”
  • A percentage of the estate:
    “I give the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation (tax ID 45-1738473), located in Pacific Grove, California, _______________% of my estate.”
  • A gift of securities in your will or estate plan:
    “I give the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation (tax ID 45-1738473), located in Pacific Grove, California, the following gift(s) of securities ___________________________.”

There are many ways to set up your lasting legacy. We will be pleased to assist you and answer any questions you might have. Together with your financial advisor and attorney, we can help you support the Library while helping you meet your financial objectives.

The Friends and Foundation has partnered with the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) so your gift can be made to the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation Stewardship Fund (fund id: PGLFF).

Donor Privacy Policy: The Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation is committed to long-term relationships with our donors and handles donor information with care and confidentiality. We are dedicated to respecting the privacy rights of our donors and library supporters. If you have additional questions about the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation or its Donor Privacy Policy, please the Contact Form below and one of our Board Members will contact you.