Broken Bow Library Foundation

Our Foundation Board members:

Bill Stephens, President
Lisa Hajda
Gary Geiselman
Chard Hirsch
Kay Norden
John Evans

Purpose of the Foundation:

The Broken Bow Library Foundation exists to receive gifts, bequests, grants, and property of any kind for the use and benefit of the Broken Bow Public Library.

Histroy of the Foundation:

The Broken Bow Library Foundation is a non-profit corportation that was formed in March of 1990.  Their goals are:

1. To review the needs of the library and disperse funds to help meet those special needs that are not included in the resources of the city budget.

2. To disperse funds for special programs and projects such as "Book Discussion Groups" and "Humanities Presentation."

3. To promote knowledge of the functions, services, and needs of the library.

4. To foster good relations between the Broken Bow Public Library and the citizens of Broken Bow.

How to Plan Your Giving to the Foundation

How much can you afford to give?

You may wish to seek professional advice from your lawyer, your life insurance agent, your accountant, or your bank trust officer.

What kind of gift?

A cash gift... a gift of property (such as real estate), securities, stock, art, or life insurnace are some of the most popular ways of giving.  These gifts may be outright gifts of left as bequests in your will.

What about a trust?

Gifts in the form of a trust may be made to the Broken Bow Library Foundation.  The income from such trusts could be retained by the donor or another during the donor's life.

How can you get started?

Contact the Library Director at the Broken Bow Library (308) 872-2927 for more details.

The Foundation is Important...

An investment... in your library and in your community.  It becomes your commitment in the future.

New opportunities... needed to further library programs and services, exploring new avenues of growth and goals not yet realized.

Personal satisfaction... that comes from contributing to something you already believe makes a difference.

A gift that keeps on giving... because a gift to the Broken Bow Library Foundation helps the library plan for the future.