General donations
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
donor-advised fund (DAF)
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably-inclined individual, families and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock and in some case, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
Escoffier society
Those who have made estate plans for the Burlingame Library Foundation, or who make a lifetime contribution of $10,000 or more, are recognized with membership in the Escoffier Society.
Please contact info@burlingamelibraryfoundation to learn more about the benefits of Escoffier Society membership.
Tribute gifts
You may contribute by designating a tribute gift In Memory Of or In Honor Of someone special. Living honorees (or the loved ones of honorees) receive special notification of your thoughtfulness.
Corporate Sponsorship
We are always looking to expand our network of private funding. If you are a private institution or corporate sponsor willing to provide your financial or in-kind support please get in touch!
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
You can 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. And as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Foundation is also exempt from paying that capital gains tax.
Here is the following information to help:
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.
Legacy Giving
DONATION FROM AN IRA: 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. 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.
CHARITABLE BEQUESTS: Designate a charitable bequest for the Burlingame Library Foundation in your will or living trust.
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.
Please discuss all charitable giving tax implications with your tax advisor.
Our Annual Reports
Annual report 2023 (PDF)
Our 2023 Annual Report highlights the compelling Library Stories that our generous donors make possible.
Annual Report 2022 (PDF)
In 2022, we were pleased to announce our annual fundraising campaign - Love Your Library - with the completed goal of raising $125,000 for the Burlingame Public Library. Thanks to our donor support!
Annual Report 2021 (PDF)
With gratitude to the community of library patrons and supporters, we share our 2021 Annual Report. It highlights the Foundation's funding for the Burlingame Library made possible by the hundreds of people who, like you, recognize the library's value to our community.
Annual Report 2020 (PDF)
The 2020 Annual Report highlights a quarter century of support for the Burlingame Library with the assistance of The Escoffier Society, our business sponsors, and locals, like you, that recognize the library's value to our community and choose to give back.