About Us
The Library Foundation was founded in 1993 by Betsy Pepper to address the physical needs of the Central Library. Following the initial successful campaign, the Foundation has continued to raise money to supplement public funding of the library system. To date, the Foundation has raised over $19M for building renovations, new construction, innovative programming for children, families, and adults; and technology enhancements for library services. There is no us without YOUR support!
Our Mission
The mission of The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation is to benefit both the Fort Worth Public Library and the Fort Worth Community by providing resources that support educational programming, buildings, and infrastructure improvements.
The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity created to enhance the City of Fort Worth’s delivery of library services for the benefit of our community. The Foundation is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. A professional staff raises and manages gifts along with working hand-in-hand with the Fort Worth Public Library.
Our Team
Kristin Cansler
Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Intern
marketing@fwlibraryfoundation.org
817-871-8022 ext 102
Board of Directors
John McKenzie
Chair
Raymond James
Bond Malone
Vice Chair
JPMorgan Chase
Jonathan DeWeese
Treasurer
Luther King Capital Management
Jacob Smith
Assistant Treasurer
Luther King Capital Management
J. Carter Cook
Secretary
FWISD
Jonathan Berry
Covenant Insurance Solutions
Hayden Blackburn
Tech Fort Worth
Vianei Lopez Braun
Immediate Past Chair
Decker Jones
Seth Burt
Desert Royalty Company
Daris Frencha
LegalShield
Julia Huseman
SEC
Walter Littlejohn
Fort Worth Club
Varun Mallipaddi
Frost Bank
Martin McDonald
Retired, Frost Bank
Karen S. Precella
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Elena Yorio
Retired Managing Partner/Owner
Travel Service Everywhere