The Swarthmore Public Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to provide library services to the citizens of Swarthmore Borough. 73% of the Library’s budget is publicly funded by the borough, county and state. The Library raises the remainder of its operating budget from supporters like you.

Donate to our General Operating fun

Any support you can provide is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at director@swarthmorepubliclibrary.org or call 610-543-0436.

Donate by Cash or Check: If you wish to send a check or cash, you can download this donation form and mail it along with your gift to the library.

More Ways to Give

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is any deferred gift intended to benefit the future of the Swarthmore Public Library. There are a variety of financial arrangements that will allow you to make a planned gift.

Bequest in Your Will: You may make a bequest of cash, stocks and bonds, real estate, personal property, or a percentage of your estate.
Life Insurance: You may designate the Library as beneficiary on your insurance policy or transfer the policy outright.
Individual Retirement Accounts: You may designate the Library as beneficiary of all or a portion of your account.
Trusts: A trust may be established to benefit the Library now or at a later time.
Annuities: You may make an outright gift to the Library and receive annuity payments until a specified time in the future.

Talk to your lawyer or financial adviser to learn more.