Lake County Library Endowment Fund
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The Lake
County Library Endowment Fund is a separately operating 501(c)3 that manages an investment portfolio to provide a
continual source of financial support for the library beyond what can be
accomplished with the tax base alone. The fund was created through the gifts of generous donors in Lake County and beyond. Endowment funds are intended to be a perpetual source of
support, meaning the principal in the fund is protected and generally only
the income off the fund is spent to enhance library services.
The Lake County Library Endowment Fund’s board members manage and grow this fund by pursuing individual donations and investing them. In the past the Library Endowment Fund has purchased shelves, library books, and computers for the library. Most recently, the Endowment Fund has provided support to the new Main Library by purchasing the lot for the property and readying the lot for construction, installing the required temporary sidewalk for the winter, and helping substantially with shelving and other furnishings for the new Main Library. Current Endowment Fund Board members are
If you'd like to talk with someone about making a gift or leaving a bequest, you may call the Main Library at 541-947-6019 for board member's contact information. You can also mail a gift to:
Lake County Library Endowment Fund PO Box 44 Lakeview, OR 97630 |
Library Endowment DinnerMany thanks to all of you who made the 2018 Library Endowment Dinner a success! Thanks to your attendance, donations, and raffle ticket purchases, the Endowment increased by over $2,000 this year!
The annual Library Endowment Dinner is held the third Saturday in October. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 19, 2019! Save the Date for 2019: 10/19/19 |