About the Foundation
Our Mission
How to Contribute
Foundation Leadership
Contact


About the Foundation:
The Defiance Public Library Foundation is a non-profit
corporation committed to providing supplementary support
to the Defiance Public Library and its branch libraries.
Currently, library materials, equipment, programs and 
services are funded through public tax and grant monies.
By encouraging private funding from individuals, businesses,
and organizations, the Foundation is able to supplement
government support of the Defiance Public Library.  Such 
supplemental funding will make the difference between the 
"good" and "great" library system for the people of Defiance
County.  The Library faces needs and opportunities which
are growing much faster than public funds available to support
them.  The Foundation's role is that of a catalyst, matching the
special interest of potential donors with specific Library needs.
Through private donations, the foundation is able to develop 
collections and services that the Library would otherwise be 
unable to provide.  Along with on-going needs, expansion of 
library facilities is most certainly an important consideration as
we look to the 21st century.  This Foundation is classified as a
501(c)(3) charitable organization.  All contributions made to the
foundation are tax deductible.

Our Mission:
To provide the Defiance Public Library with resources to enrich
its many programs, collections and services, while reinforcing 
the need for continued and increased public support for the 
Library.

To accomplish this mission we have developed the following 
goals:
  
  Establish an endowment fund to perpetuate the excellence 
  of the Defiance Public Library system.
  
  Provide financial support for the expansion and improvement
  of Library facilities.
  
  Raise additional grants and other funding for long-term 
  programs and services.

How to Contribute:
  Cash Gifts and Year-End Giving
         Cash donations may provide maximum advantage of the 
         charitable deduction on income tax returns. Lifetime gifts 
         may also serve to reduce the size of estates and allow 
         money to be put to immediate use.
         
  Securities
         Charitable gifts of stocks, bonds, shares in mutual 
         funds and other investment securities may be made to 
         the Foundation.  An outright gift of securities may avoid 
         capital gains tax liabilities and provide a charitable 
         deduction for the present fair market value.
         
  Insurance
         The Foundation may be named a beneficiary or owner 
         of life insurance policies as a current or deferred gift. 
         A gift of insurance may have special tax advantages.
         
  Trusts
         Charitable lead trusts or charitable remainder trusts 
         may offer major tax benefits to donors.

  Endowments
         Individual endowments may be established for an 
         appropriate purpose requested by the donor.
         
  Bequests
         The Library Foundation may be named as beneficiary
         in a will or trust.  Bequests may take the form of cash, 
         securities, real estate or other assets.  These planned-
         giving gifts may reduce the size of the estate for tax 
         purposes.  Please secure professional advice prior to 
         making any commitments to insure the best possible 
         result for your generosity.

Foundation Leadership:
         The Defiance Public Library Foundation is governed by
         a Board of Directors which is responsible for managing 
         the affairs of the Foundation.  The Foundation Board is 
         comprised of seven voting members and two non-voting
         members.  The Vice President of the Library Board of 
         Trustees and one representative of the Friends of the 
         Library each hold a voting position on the Foundation 
         Board along with five business, education and cultural 
         leaders from the community.  The Director of the 
         Defiance Public Library and the Foundation Accountant
         each hold a non-voting position.  The Foundation Board 
         works cooperatively with the Library Board of Trustees
         and the Friends of the Library in their efforts to maintain
         excellence in the Library system for all the citizens of
         our community.

Contact:
         Defiance Public Library Foundation
         Marilyn Hite
         Director of Defiance Public Library
         320 Fort Street
         Defiance, OH 43512
         419-782-1456
         E-mail: hitema@oplin.org