Give
What has a library given to you? When you make a contribution to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation you support programs of The Indianapolis Public Library that give children, teens and adults the chance to learn, explore and imagine more.
Give the Library to OthersCharity Ratings
The Library Foundation has received a Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid in 2025.
Additionally, Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, awarded the Library Foundation four out of four stars. Our donors can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for being effective. You can review our rating here.
Legacy Society
Leave a legacy for the Library. You can make a planned gift such as a contribution in a will, through a life insurance or retirement plan or other arrangements that can generate income for you. Whatever your goals, the Library Foundation can help you shape your legacy gift to support learning at the Library.
- Click here for more information about the Library Foundation Legacy Society and the types of planned gifts we accept.
- You can fill out this form to join the Legacy Society.
- Click here to see a list of the members of our Planned Giving Advisory Committee.
Have questions? Contact us.
Stock Gifts
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation can accept gifts of stock. Please click here for instructions on how to give via stock.
Donor Rights
The Library Foundation adheres to the highest ethical standards in fundraising and financial management. As a donor to the Library Foundation, you have rights.
View Donor Bill of Rights