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Library Foundation

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1. What is the Foundation?

The Carnegie-Stout Library Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation, founded to promote reading and life-long learning. The Foundation solicits donations from individuals and corporations once a year during an annual fund drive. Distributions are given to the library in support of specific projects which are intended to be in addition to, rather than a supplement or replacement of, existing funds. For more information...

2. Who is serving on the Board of Directors?

Currently, the Board of Directors is comprised of thirteen community leaders: Donna Bauerly (President), Becky Barnhart (Secretary), Jim Collins, Lynne Devaney, Nick Felder (Treasurer), Diann Guns, Kevin Kelleher, Terry Kouba, Ryan Kruse, Bob Peacock, Gail Murphy, and Mary Schreiber. Contact the Board of Directors

3. What is the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation?

The Carnegie-Stout Library Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation.

4. How long has the Foundation been in existence?

The Foundation was formulated with articles of incorporation and by-laws in 1987, but was not activated until May, 1996. It sought and received 501(c) (3) non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service in December, 1996.

Its reactivation was the result of a recommendation by the Board of Trustees to solicit interested community leaders who wish to support the mission of the Dubuque public library and the Library Foundation.

5. What is its purpose?

The Carnegie-Stout Library Foundation was founded to promote reading and life-long learning in those communities it services.

6. How will the funds be distributed?

The distribution are restricted by the Foundation and are held by the Foundation. Distributions are intended to be in addition, rather than a supplement to or replacement of, existing revenue sources from fee-based library operations and city / public support

7. How will the Foundation accomplish its mission?

The Foundation seeks to encourage, solicit, and accept donations for the long-term benefit of the library.