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Since its inception, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation has been dedicated to raising vital funds for significant capital projects that the library may struggle to finance independently or may encounter delays in acquiring. By supporting us, you play a crucial role in increasing access and expanding learning opportunities for more residents, all while helping to maintain stable taxes.
Your contribution will be used to help fund various improvements at the library and Makerplace. Below are a few examples of how your donation could help. Please note, these are examples only. While you can direct your gift to a certain area, such as Youth and Family, Senior Services, Scholarship, Bookmobile, or Where The Need Is Greatest, purchases are determined solely by library staff.
$50
helps to purchase a new heat press at Makerplace, or new hands-on exhibits like Kidscart for elementary school children.
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$150
could help purchase interactive exhibits to Kidsworld like the Everbright wall, or keyboards for seniors in the computer lab.
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$1,000
helps secure a new Bookmobile to replace the existing one, a lifeline for many people without reliable transportation.
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Other Ways to Support
The Foundation accepts a variety of gifts. Please reach out to info@ahmlfoundation.org with any questions.
Planned Gifts
The Foundation will accept cash or cash equivalents that it receives as a designated beneficiary.
Sponsorships and Naming Opportunities
These options are available for special Foundation programs, events and at specific locations. Contact the Foundation for specifics.
Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD)
Funds deposited directly from your retirement assets. Contact your financial advisor. Please ensure that you are identified as the donor.
Bequests of Cash or other Liquid Assets
Can be made to the Foundation through a donor’s will. Donors should notify our info@ahmlfoundation.org when considering a bequest.
Gifts in-Kind
Items such as furniture, equipment, computer hardware and software and library-related artifacts are examples of gifts in-kind that may be considered for acceptance by the Foundation board on a case by-case basis. Donors who wish to give gifts in-kind to the Foundation should contact info@ahmlfoundation.org to discuss the gift. In considering such gifts, donors are encouraged to consult with their financial advisors.
Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation can be named as a beneficiary of a donor’s retirement plans, such as 401 (k) and 403 (b) plans and IRAs. Such designations may not be recorded as gifts to the Foundation until such time as the gift agreement is irrevocable and the Foundation has knowledge of such designation.
Wire Transfers and ACH Transfers
These may be directly transferred to the Foundation’s bank account as authorized.
Support our Bookmobile Campaign!
The AHML Foundation is raising $150,000 to cover the funding gap for purchasing a new bookmobile. We will do this through individual donations, fundraising events and securing contributions from civic-minded residents. For them, getting to the library to pick up a book can be time-consuming and difficult. The bookmobile isn’t just nice to have, it’s a lifeline for many seniors, people with disabilities and residents without reliable transportation.
