Ways to Give

Explore meaningful ways to support Shaw Library today and for generations to come. Whether through planned giving, appreciated stock, a legacy gift or a donor-advised fund, your generosity helps strengthen library programs, resources and services for our community.

Planned Giving

Planned giving involves donors making long-term, strategic contributions that support the library beyond their lifetime. These gifts, often part of a donor’s estate or financial planning, can include bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance policies or retirement assets.

Planned gifts provide a sustainable source of funding, allowing the library to enhance its collections, expand programs, upgrade facilities and offer greater community services.
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For donors, planned giving is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy while helping the library continue serving the community for years to come.

GIVING OPTIONS

Choose the approach that works for you.

Please contact Lisa Coval, Director, at (814) 765-3271 for more information or to discuss any of the planned-giving options below.

Qualified Charitable ​Distribution from an IRA

Donors age 70½ or older may be eligible to transfer funds directly from an IRA to a qualified charity, including the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, without paying income tax on the transferred funds.

Legacy or Bequest

You can make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime but can benefit thousands of people throughout our community for years to come.
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Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds (DAF) are a growing way to manage charitable giving. A DAF allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations from the fund over time.
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Under the Internal Revenue Code, donors cannot receive goods, services or impermissible benefits, such as membership benefits, as a result of a DAF gift.

Appreciated Stock

If you own appreciated stocks, a stock gift can offer a mutually beneficial way to support the library’s mission. The library receives the full value of the stock, while you may avoid paying capital-gains tax.

Have questions about planned giving?

Library Director Lisa Coval would be happy to help you begin the conversation.

Contact Lisa Coval