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 inspire, secure, and grow philanthropic support and advocacy to benefit the Fort Worth Public Library and our diverse community.
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
Rachael Leventhal Garnett
Director of Donor Relations
rachael@fwlibraryfoundation.org
817-871-8022 ext 101
Kristin Cansler
Digital Marketing/Communications Assistant
kristin@fwlibraryfoundation.org
817-871-8022 ext 102
Board of Directors
Bond Malone
Chair
JPMorgan Chase
Varun Mallipaddi
Vice Chair
Frost Bank
Jonathan DeWeese
Treasurer
Luther King Capital Management
Jacob Smith
Assistant Treasurer
Luther King Capital Management
J. Carter Cook
Secretary
FWISD
John McKenzie
Immediate Past Chair
Raymond James
Hayden Blackburn
Tech Fort Worth
Seth Burt
Desert Royalty Company
Daris Frencha
LegalShield
Corrie Hood-Howard
Huckabee
Julia Huseman
SEC
Walter Littlejohn
Fort Worth Club
Martin McDonald
Retired, Frost Bank
Andrew “Drew” Neal
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Pamela Percival
Percival Consultants LLC
Karen S. Precella
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Catherine Courtney Schmuck
Courtney & Courtney Properties
Elena Yorio
Retired Managing Partner/Owner
Travel Service Everywhere