Your donation of any size helps us support Boulder’s libraries in bringing literacy, community, and creativity to all residents. As a supporter, you’ll receive periodic updates on the Foundation, our impact, library events, opportunities to gather, and more. The Boulder Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

Make a one-time gift or set up recurring donations using a credit or debit card, bank account or PayPal account.

To donate by mail, simply print the donor form from the link below and mail the completed form with your check to this address:

Boulder Library Foundation
1001 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302

Did you know that we are located in the Boulder Public Library’s Main Branch? If you would like to donate in person by bringing a check or providing payment information, please make an appointment by calling (720) 551-8385 or email info@boulderlibraryfoundation.org. We can also take donations over the phone.

Please contact your financial advisor, community foundation, or trust administrator for details on how to administer a gift through a fund or trust. For further assistance, please email chris@boulderlibraryfoundation.org or call 720-551-8385.

Transfer up to $108,000 tax-free from your IRA directly to the Boulder Library Foundation. For more information, please email chris@boulderlibraryfoundation.org or call 720-551-8385.

The Boulder Library Foundation gratefully accepts gifts of publicly traded securities. In general, donating securities in appreciated positions can help maximize an individual’s tax benefit. We will liquidate such gifts post haste, usually within 24-48 hours of receipt, as a matter of policy. No capital gains tax would be payable by either the donor or the Boulder Library Foundation. For more information about gifts of securities or to request our brokerage information, please email chris@boulderlibraryfoundation.org or call 720-551-8385.

Make a lasting commitment to Boulder’s libraries when you include the Boulder Library Foundation in your estate plans. A gift through your will, trust, or retirement or life insurance plan will connect your legacy to our libraries for generations to come. Questions? Please email chris@boulderlibraryfoundation.org or call 720-551-8385.

The Boulder Library Foundation staff and board adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and follow the Donor Bill of Rights in all our interactions with supporters. Learn more about how we steward gifts by reviewing our Gift Acceptance Policy and Endowment Policy.