Becoming a “Friend Forever” of the Library

Image of two people If the Library has been a special place for you and your family, you can give a gift now that will keep the Santa Clara City Library a very special place for families far into the future. The “Friend Forever” planned-giving program of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends can serve your best interests and the best interests of the Library, as well.
Of the plans listed below, some earn income for the giver, and some provide tax benefits—such as exemptions from estate taxes. Please call Maria Daane, the Director of the Foundation & Friends, at 615-2987 for more information. She’ll help you consider the best giving plan for you and your family.

  • Bequest in a Will or Trust
  • Life Insurance
  • Charitable Lead Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust