Endowment Fund

The Future

To ensure the library's long-term financial stability, an endowment fund has been established with a goal of $1,000,000. A gift to this fund creates a legacy that will benefit Canton residents for years to come. With your help, we will continue to:
  • Inspire a love of learning in our youngest patrons through our children's, tween and teen programs
  • Build collections into the most diverse and comprehensive in the region
  • Invest in technology to provide the latest research, communication, and computing tools
  • Enhance our facilities to offer a welcoming atmosphere for leisure, learning, and community building
  • Provide excellent customer service with a staff that is knowledgeable, flexible and responsive to patron needs

How to Give

  • Pick up a copy of our Connections to the Future brochure at the library or have one sent to you. Then, complete the attached pledge form and mail it to the Canton Public Library. Make checks payable to: Canton Public Library Endowment Fund
  • Go to the donation page and press the secure PayPal Donate button to proceed
All donations to the Canton Public Library Endowment Fund are tax deductible and provide tax benefits to the fullest extent of state and federal law. Check with your tax advisor about your personal circumstances.

Levels of Giving

LevelAmount
Grand Benefactor$50,000
Benefactor$25,000
Steward$10,000
Patron$5,000
Friend$2,500
Supporter$1,000
ContributorUnder $1,000

Variety of Possibilities

  • A multi-year pledge or a one-time gift
  • Employer matching gifts program; ask your personnel office for details
  • Gifts of stock
  • Consider the Canton Public Library in your estate planning. Consult your attorney or tax advisor for more information or call the library at (734) 397-0999

Thank You

All donations to the Canton Public Library Endowment Fund are recognized annually in the library's annual report. Gifts made at the "Supporter" or higher level will be added to a permanent recognition plaque displayed in the library, in addition to the memorial plaque recognizing the contributions of the Endowment Fund Charter Donors.

How Your Contribution Helps

Your contribution to the Endowment Fund is a gift that grows - the principal remains intact - while the interest income supports the programs and services you enjoy and promises a rich library experience for future generations of Canton residents.

Contact

Board members can be reached through the Board page. For additional information about giving opportunities, please contact the Library Director, Eva Davis, at (734) 397-0999 or email davise@cantonpl.org