Ways to Donate
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Asset-Based Giving
DONOR-ADVISED FUND (DAF): A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving tool where donors contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to a fund managed by a sponsoring organization, like a community foundation or investment firm. Donors receive an immediate tax deduction for their contribution and can then advise on where the funds should be granted in the future. Learn More
GIFTS OF APPRECIATED STOCK: You can directly donate stock to the Burlingame Library Foundation, get a deduction equal to the fair market value of the stock at the time of the transfer (its increased value), and avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of the stock. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Foundation is also exempt from paying the capital gains tax.
The following information will help with a gift of appreciated stock:
Receiving Institution Account Number: 1969-6867
Account Title / Registration: Burlingame Library Foundation
Contact Name at Charitable Organization: Sarah Simson
Contact Email: info@burlingamelibraryfoundation.org
Mailing Address: 480 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
Name of Receiving Institution/Broker: Charles Schwab & Co.
DTC Number: 0164
Printable form to request a charitable transfer available here.
DONATION FROM AN IRA: Please contact your IRA custodian to make your donation in this way. If you are 70-1/2 or older, you can donate funds from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to the Burlingame Library Foundation in what is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). And, if you've reached the age where you need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRAs, these donations will count toward your RMDs and you can avoid paying taxes on the money by donating it to the Foundation.
Legacy Giving
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS: Designate a charitable bequest for the Burlingame Library Foundation in your will or living trust. Make a will or trust at no cost using Freewill.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION: Name the Burlingame Library Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, life insurance policy or bank account. The balance of your retirement plan may be more valuable when donated to the Burlingame Library Foundation than to your heirs.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS: Provide an income for yourself or a loved one now, with the remainder assigned to the Burlingame Library Foundation.
ESCOFFIER SOCIETY: The Escoffier Society recognizes the generosity of donors who have included the Foundation in their estate plan, as well as those who have pledged or contributed a minimum of $10,000. This special recognition is named for Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian from 1992-2009 and a champion for the establishment of the Burlingame Library Foundation. For information about joining the Escoffier Society, please email us at info@burlingamelibraryfoundation.org.
General Donation Information
The Burlingame Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 private non-profit corporation registered in the State of California.
Full Legal Name: Burlingame Library Foundation
Legal Address: 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
Tax ID: 94-3220365
