Thank you for your interest in supporting Ramsey County Library with a donation to the Ramsey County Library Friends!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Please call or email if you have any questions or need help setting up a donation.
Our Tax ID Number: 41-159-7085
Donate Online
Use the link below to become a member, renew your membership, or gift a membership! Membership donations can be one-time or recurring.
Use this link if you are already a Friends member and would like to give an additional donation. If you aren’t sure of your membership status, we will look it up for you and apply this donation to a membership if yours is not current. Note: please let us know if you prefer not to be a member.
Use this link to give a donation in memory or in honor of someone.
Other Donation Methods
Donate by Mail
Any donations can be sent via check or cash to our address 4560 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126. Checks should be made out to Ramsey County Library Friends.
Donate by Donor-Advised Fund
We welcome donations from your Donor Advised Funds! They can be sent to us at our address using our Tax ID number; both can be found above.
Donate by IRA Distribution
As a 501(c)(3), your donations to the Ramsey County Library Friends are Qualified Charitable Distributions. We will provide you with an acknowledgement that includes the necessary language.
Donate Through Your Employer
Many employers offer the option to donate through payroll deductions. This can be an easy method to support the Friends!
Types of Gifts
Membership Donations
With an annual donation of $20 or more, you can become a Friends member, renew your membership, or give a gift of membership! Use any of the donation methods listed above. All memberships are active from July 1st to June 30th. Please see our membership page [link] for more information.
Sustaining Membership Donations
Monthly recurring donations help us plan ahead with confidence! Plus, they are easy to set up, and your Friends membership is always current. Set up an online recurring donation using a credit card or bank withdrawal with the link above, or call us and we can get you set up. You can also set up a sustaining donation through Bill Pay at your bank, which is often offered as a free service.
Memorial or Tribute Donations
Giving to the Friends is a thoughtful way to honor someone you know or the memory of a loved one. We will send a notification to the individual or their family; please include the name and address for the person whom you would like notified. Use any of the donation methods listed above.
Pavers
For $300, a Reading Garden Paver Stone is a special way to honor or recognize someone. Paver stones are 8”x8” and can be placed at the Roseville, Shoreview, or White Bear Lake libraries. Please see this page [link] for more information.
Employer Matching Donations
Make your gift go even further! Many employers will match their employees’ donations to non-profit organizations. Check with your employer to see if this is an option. We are able to assist with any necessary paperwork. We appreciate your efforts to help expand our impact! We will send you a letter when we receive their gift.
Legacy Gifts
You can help ensure that a legacy of literacy benefits your community by leaving a charitable gift to the Ramsey County Library Friends in your will or estate. When you let us know of your intention, you will join our Legacy Circle. Please see our Legacy page for more information.
Sponsorship Gifts
We love our business partners! Sponsoring a Friends event is a great way to support the organization while also sharing your business with our community. Please contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor.
Thank You
With your partnership, the Friends strengthen, support, and advocate for the Ramsey County Library seven-branch system. Together, we invest in our libraries to enrich the lives of Library users, promote literacy and education, and foster community. Learn more about the Ramsey County Library Friends organization. We greatly appreciate your support!
Ramsey County Library Friends
Ramsey County Library Friends (formerly Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the libraries in making information, books, music, and programs available to the public.
Draft Donate Page
Thank you for your interest in supporting Ramsey County Library with a donation to the Ramsey County Library Friends!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Please call or email if you have any questions or need help setting up a donation.
Our Tax ID Number: 41-159-7085
Donate Online
Use the link below to become a member, renew your membership, or gift a membership! Membership donations can be one-time or recurring.
Use this link if you are already a Friends member and would like to give an additional donation. If you aren’t sure of your membership status, we will look it up for you and apply this donation to a membership if yours is not current. Note: please let us know if you prefer not to be a member.
Use this link to give a donation in memory or in honor of someone.
Other Donation Methods
Donate by Mail
Any donations can be sent via check or cash to our address 4560 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126. Checks should be made out to Ramsey County Library Friends.
Donate by Donor-Advised Fund
We welcome donations from your Donor Advised Funds! They can be sent to us at our address using our Tax ID number; both can be found above.
Donate by IRA Distribution
As a 501(c)(3), your donations to the Ramsey County Library Friends are Qualified Charitable Distributions. We will provide you with an acknowledgement that includes the necessary language.
Donate Through Your Employer
Many employers offer the option to donate through payroll deductions. This can be an easy method to support the Friends!
Types of Gifts
Membership Donations
With an annual donation of $20 or more, you can become a Friends member, renew your membership, or give a gift of membership! Use any of the donation methods listed above. All memberships are active from July 1st to June 30th. Please see our membership page [link] for more information.
Sustaining Membership Donations
Monthly recurring donations help us plan ahead with confidence! Plus, they are easy to set up, and your Friends membership is always current. Set up an online recurring donation using a credit card or bank withdrawal with the link above, or call us and we can get you set up. You can also set up a sustaining donation through Bill Pay at your bank, which is often offered as a free service.
Memorial or Tribute Donations
Giving to the Friends is a thoughtful way to honor someone you know or the memory of a loved one. We will send a notification to the individual or their family; please include the name and address for the person whom you would like notified. Use any of the donation methods listed above.
Pavers
For $300, a Reading Garden Paver Stone is a special way to honor or recognize someone. Paver stones are 8”x8” and can be placed at the Roseville, Shoreview, or White Bear Lake libraries. Please see this page [link] for more information.
Employer Matching Donations
Make your gift go even further! Many employers will match their employees’ donations to non-profit organizations. Check with your employer to see if this is an option. We are able to assist with any necessary paperwork. We appreciate your efforts to help expand our impact! We will send you a letter when we receive their gift.
Legacy Gifts
You can help ensure that a legacy of literacy benefits your community by leaving a charitable gift to the Ramsey County Library Friends in your will or estate. When you let us know of your intention, you will join our Legacy Circle. Please see our Legacy page for more information.
Sponsorship Gifts
We love our business partners! Sponsoring a Friends event is a great way to support the organization while also sharing your business with our community. Please contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor.
Thank You
With your partnership, the Friends strengthen, support, and advocate for the Ramsey County Library seven-branch system. Together, we invest in our libraries to enrich the lives of Library users, promote literacy and education, and foster community. Learn more about the Ramsey County Library Friends organization. We greatly appreciate your support!
Ramsey County Library Friends
Ramsey County Library Friends (formerly Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the libraries in making information, books, music, and programs available to the public.
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