Mission
What is the Foundation Up To?
Who Are We?
The Grayslake Library Foundation was established in August of 2001 for the purpose of raising funds solely for the support of the Grayslake Library. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers dedicated to helping the community through the improvement of the library.
The Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization which solicits, receives and administers gifts for the Library’s benefit. Gifts are used to fund projects, enhancements, and improvements to the building, collections, and services the library could not otherwise afford through its annual operating budget.
Charitable gifts to the Foundation provide for that margin of excellence a discerning community demands. Private contributions from generous individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and organizations throughout the community help create funding.
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS
Becka Nieder, President
Heather Socie, Vice President
Zee Lacson, Secretary
Pam Skittino, Treasurer
Beth McGowan
Kari Pohar
How to Donate
Mail checks to:
Grayslake Library Foundation
100 Library Lane
Grayslake, IL 60030
Bring a check into the library
Leave a legacy gift
Ten Ways to Leave a Legacy
- Leave a gift in your will for the nonprofit and charitable organizations (like the Library) that made a difference in your life. Imagine the positive impact on our community if everyone made a donation to a favorite nonprofit.
- Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of the assets in your will to the nonprofit of your choice, such as the Grayslake Library Foundation.
- Consider using assets for your charitable gift. These include but aren’t limited to: stocks, bonds, CDs, real estate, art, and jewelry. Such gifts may even provide tax savings.
- Name a non-profit organization such as the Grayslake Library Foundation, as the beneficiary of your pension plan or IRA.
- Purchase a new life insurance policy naming your favorite nonprofit as the beneficiary.
- Name your favorite nonprofit as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.
- Remember loved ones with memorial gifts. Encourage family and friends to leave gifts to nonprofits, such as the Library, in their wills.
- Ask your financial advisor to include charitable giving as part of counsel to clients.
- A business or corporation can make a charitable contribution or in-kind donation.
- Many corporations make matching grants for active and retired employees.
Items Purchased for the Library
2021
New outdoor library sign
2019
New director welcome event
Plaque for Phil Howe
Tables and chairs
2018
Outdoor table, chairs, bench
Canvas totes available for checkout
Prior to 2018
$30,000 for 2014-15 renovation
Youth iPads and software
TeenSpace furniture and shelving
