About Us

Providing Possibilities

The Library Foundation is making it possible for anyone to invest in the health and vitality of our world-class city. Donations to The Library Foundation help support the exemplary collections, ground-breaking programs and services as well as the innovative spaces.

Funding Summary

Prior Year Distributions

Funding Impacts

Libraries have never been just about books. They’ve been about access to information, inspira­tion and amazement. They’re a gateway to a better future – not just for the individual, but for us all.

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ABOUT US

The Library Foundation helps to provide enhanced resources to the Library that are not covered by municipal funding. The Library Foundation believes that the character and quality of a city depends on the resources available to its people. A great library is a fundamental requirement for any city to achieve its full social and economic potential. Topeka’s Library is vital to the city, and vital to support.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The Library Foundation serves as the principal resource for library donors. We are committed to earning your trust and confidence as good stewards of your donations by:

• cultivating, soliciting and acknowledging philanthropic support from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations;
• exercising attentive, sustained stewardship in relation to the gifts entrusted to its care;
• adhering to the standards of ethical fundraising endorsed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals;
• conducting an annual independent fiscal audit that is available upon request; and
• rigorously evaluating its policies and procedures.

Additionally, The Library Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees. The finance committee meets quarterly with investment managers to ensure investment policies are being followed and funds are prudently managed.