We talk regularly about how important having a will or an estate plan is, in part because you can designate part of your estate to your favorite causes and non-profits (eg, the library). But this month, we are lucky because the library is hosting an estate planning fundamentals workshop! The workshop will cover both …
A gift via your estate plan or will will likely be the largest one that you ever make. It’s important to know that you’re continuing to support the issues you care about even after you’re gone. The Foundation and Friends urges you to either visit an estate planning lawyer or use a tool like freewill.com …
You might see events in the Margie Edinger room at the Central Park Library and wonder: who was Margie Edinger? Margie was a long-time library supporter who left the library a significant amount of money to support library programs – that is, the classes and events that happen at the library. The Foundation and …
When you make a will and leave a bequest to The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, you can tell us what you want the money used for. For example, you can say that you want your bequest to be used on literacy programs or on children’s books. And that’s exactly what your legacy …
When you add the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends to your will, you’re giving the library space to experiment with new classes and events they might not otherwise. For example, the first Santa Clara City Library Comic Con in 2016 was funded by a bequest. It was too new and unproven for much, …
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August is make-a-will month. Only one-third of people in the United States have an updated will – and they’re important! They bring you security and peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of after you’re gone. They also allow you have an impact on your favorite charitable causes. You …
You’re reading this post. That means you probably care about making sure education and literacy reach everyone in the community. You probably also know that education is unevenly distributed in Silicon Valley. Some people are very highly educated and others need a hand up. That’s part of why we exist. We help fund Summer …
Bequests are about life and extending your life as far as you can. We like to talk about Andrew Carnegie, who funded so many libraries through his life. He established libraries as cultural institutions in the United States. Carnegie still makes a difference today, more than 100 years after his death. This is a …
Our supporters from ages 18 – 88 choose to include us in their wills. Everyone needs a will or an estate plan. And many people like to include their favorite causes. It’s a way for them to maintain control of their cash flow now, while ensuring the future of their favorite organizations. If …
If you’re reading this, you are probably the kind of person who wants to make difference in their community. Maybe it’s your neighborhood or your school. Or maybe it’s bigger, like the city of Santa Clara or even Silicon Valley. One way to continue to support your community is by supporting the Santa Clara …