By donating to the River Forest Public Library Foundation you can  help bridge the gap between taxpayer dollars and important Library improvements while supporting the Foundation's mission: 
​To enhance the vitality of the River Forest Public Library for future generations.
Please consider a donation today.
Would you like to honor someone special with your donation? Just choose your amount and Tribute options appear on the next screen.
River Forest Public Library Foundation is an IRC 501(c)(3) organization. 

​Other Ways to Donate:

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DONATE SECURITIES
Donating appreciated securities is easy to execute and benefits both you and the Foundation. When giving stock that has appreciated more than one year, you may claim the full current value as a donation and eliminate the capital gains tax you would owe if you sold the stock and donated the proceeds in cash.  
  • Download our Gifts of Securities Form and include a note with the donor's name if possible.
  • Complete the form and submit it to your financial advisor
Contact us at [email protected] for more information or to issue an electronic contribution by donating securities. 
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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Make a contribution to River Forest Public Library Foundation from a donor advised fund today by providing the following information to your account manager:
  • Make Check Payable to River Forest Public Library Foundation and include a note with the donor's name if possible.
  • Federal Tax ID Number: 47-3057003
  • Mailing Address: RFPL Foundation, 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305
Contact us at [email protected] for more information or to issue an electronic contribution from a Donor Advised Fund. 
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IRA GIFT
​Individuals who are 70 1/2 or older may make a charitable gift transferred directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to RFPL Foundation. This contribution will not be taxed and will qualify toward your required minimum distribution.  Provide the following information to your administrator:
  • Make Check Payable to River Forest Public Library Foundation and include a note with the donor's name if possible.
  • Federal Tax ID Number: 47-3057003
  • Mailing Address: RFPL Foundation, 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305
Contact us at [email protected] for more information or to issue an electronic disbursement from an IRA.
Note: This page does not constitute tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for the treatment of your contribution. ​If you choose to donate investment funds, please let us know—donor names are not always included with these transactions.
The River Forest Public Library Foundation works to help bridge the gap between taxpayer dollars and Library improvements for current and future generations. Our mission is: To enhance the vitality of the River Forest Public Library for future generations.