Honorary and memorial gifts are a thoughtful way to pay tribute to someone you care about or express your sympathy. A personalized letter will be sent to the individual or family being honored, and all gifts are listed in Omaha Public Library’s quarterly newsletter Connect.

To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact the Omaha Public Library Foundation at foundation@omahalibrary.org or (402) 444-4589.

The Omaha Public Library Foundation is grateful for the support we receive from businesses and foundations. Their commitment to the public/private partnership of funding for Omaha Public Library ensures residents of Omaha and Douglas County have access to a vibrant and world-class library system.

To learn more about corporate giving opportunities through the Omaha Public Library Foundation, send an email to foundation@omahalibrary.org or call (402) 444-4589.

Making a lasting gift to the Omaha Public Library Foundation can be accomplished a number of ways. All gifts to the Omaha Public Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are tax deductible.

Charitable Gifts of Securities

Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that have been held for at least one year (and have appreciated in value) offer special tax advantages. You will receive a tax deduction for the full market value of your gift to the Omaha Public Library Foundation, but you will not pay capital gains tax on the appreciated amount.

Life Insurance

You can support Omaha Public Library by making the Omaha Public Library Foundation the owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy.  

Planned Gifts

Planned giving allows you the opportunity to carefully select the best method for making a charitable gift to benefit Omaha Public Library. A gift to the Omaha Public Library Foundation will allow you to take full advantage of tax laws to accomplish your financial and charitable goals, including:

Bequests by will or living trust

• Charitable gift annuities

• Charitable remainder trusts

• Charitable lead trusts

• Beneficiary benefits from IRAs, pensions, a bank or other financial accounts

This information is for your general education. It is prudent to consult your legal and financial advisors for more specific information. Our staff is available to help plan your legacy by developing a meaningful contribution that meets your needs and intentions. Please contact us today: foundation@omahalibrary.org or (402) 444-4589.