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Create a Lasting Impact With a Gift That Lives On

When you include the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation in your estate plans, you are planting a seed that will grow for generations. Your legacy gift ensures that future Fort Worth residents will continue to have access to free library programs that educate, inspire, and transform lives.

This is more than a donation, it’s a powerful commitment to literacy, learning, and equity that extends far beyond your lifetime.

Ways to Leave Your Legacy:

You can make a planned gift in several ways, including:

Bequests in a Will or Trust


Name the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation as a beneficiary of your estate, specifying a dollar amount, percentage, or asset. For example:

“I give to The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, 500 W. Third Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (Federal Tax Identification Number# 75-2486106) the amount of $_______ or ______% of the residue of my estate.”

Retirement Plans and IRAs


Designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account. This is a simple and tax-efficient way to give.

Life Insurance Policies


Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your policy or transfer ownership of a paid-up policy.

Charitable Trusts and Annuities


Explore options that provide income to you or your loved ones during your lifetime while supporting the Foundation’s mission in the future.

Why Your Legacy Matters:


Legacy gifts help fund programs like:

  • Early literacy for young readers
  • College readiness support for teens
  • STEAM learning and music education
  • Free access to technology and digital resources
  • Lifelong learning for adults and families

 

Every gift, no matter the size, becomes part of a lasting story — one that empowers future generations to read, dream, discover, and grow.

Let’s Start the Conversation

We would be honored to talk with you about your goals and how your legacy can make a meaningful difference. All inquiries are confidential and non-binding.

Feel free to call us at (817) 871-8022

The Foundation recommends consulting with your attorney or financial advisors to make sure that the gift you choose makes sense as part of your overall estate plan.

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