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2020
IMPACT REPORT
LONG BEACH
PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOUNDATION
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DEAR LIBRARY SUPPORTERS,
As a lifelong supporter of literacy and education, I am honored to serve
as President of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation for 2021. This
year marks two important anniversaries—the Library Foundation’s 25th and
the Long Beach Public Library’s 125th year of service to the Long Beach
community. We invite you to celebrate these milestones throughout the year
with us as we rally support for our nationally recognized Library.
2020 was an incredibly challenging year for all of Long Beach, but the Library
continued to provide crucial resources to those who depend upon its services.
Following the temporary closure of the City’s 12 public libraries in mid-
March, the Library quickly pivoted to a contactless pick-up service of library
materials and providing services through a wide array of online resources.
Thanks to donations of all sizes, the Library Foundation has funded virtual
literacy programs for readers at all levels and of all ages, one-on-one online
homework help and job search support, scholarships for adults earning their
accredited high school diploma online, e-books and audiobooks that promote
equity, and new technology.
The Library Foundation provides key funding to the Library as it serves on the front lines of our
city’s most pressing issues, including resources that bridge educational, digital, economic, and
cultural divides. As the 12 Long Beach public libraries begin reopening, we know that more families,
students, job seekers, veterans, older patrons, and those with disabilities will need their resources
more than ever before. We depend upon the support of those who are able to donate to help us
keep library resources widely available for the many who urgently need them.
We look forward to commemorating this momentous year with you and celebrating Long Beach’s
incredible libraries, librarians, library staff, and avid library patrons.
Happy reading,
M. Lissette Flores
2021 President, Long Beach Public Library Foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
M. Lissette Flores, President
Ryan Ballard, Jeff Carrick, Danita Humphrey,
President-elect VP Finance VP Board Development
Celine Cordero, Joan Van Hooten, Gregory Zinberg,
VP Public Affairs VP Fund Development Secretary
Charlyn Bender John McGinnis Anil Pandya Barbara Schwerin
Margaret Durnin Theresa Morrison Carmen O. Perez Carmen D. Snuggs-Spraggins
Todd Lemmis Liz Munzer Sean Reilly Sharon L. Weissman
John Mathews II Joshua Norton Desiree Rew
EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS HONORARY DIRECTORS
Kate Azar, Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Jane Close Conoley, CSULB President
Long Beach Public Library Foundation Dr. Robert Garcia, Mayor
Glenda Williams, Director of Library Services, Lena Gonzalez, State Senator
Long Beach Public Library Douglas Haubert, City Prosecutor
Barbara Sosa, President, Robert G. Luna, Chief of Police
Friends of the Long Beach Public Library
BY THE NUMBERS
More than 1,000,000 Library resources accessed in FY2020
12,723 Family Learning Center one-on-one homework help and
job search support sessions in FY2020
2,733 readers logged 23,530 books read when participating in
the Library’s online literacy programs in 2020
902 local middle and high school students participated in STEAM
educational workshops by the makerspace Studio in 2020
On March 15, 2020, the 12 Long Beach public libraries closed to the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For the remainder of the year,
the Library provided resources through its online channels and made library materials available through a contactless pick-up service.
The Library Foundation contributed $1,579,122 directly to
educational programs and Library enhancements in 2020.
2020 Revenue 2020 Expenses
7%
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Grants Special Events Contributions Programs Development Administration
Gifts in Kind Endowment
In 2020, the Library Foundation’s robust financial health
and commitment to accountability and transparency
earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s
largest independent charity evaluator, and the Platinum
Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest
source of nonprofit information. These are the highest
rankings awarded by each of these organizations.
2020 HIGHLIGHTS
LIBRARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTED PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Photos: Long Beach Public Library
FLC Program Proves it’s Value During the Pandemic
The Library Foundation-funded Family Learning Center
program continued through the pandemic thanks to its
online programs, Brainfuse HelpNow and JobNow. These
online resources provide live one-on-one guidance
to students and job seekers. Individualized support
is crucial to families who have faced the challenges of
distance learning and record unemployment.
Popular Library Programs Go Virtual
The Library offered online versions of their Summer
Reading Program and the early literacy Dive into Reading
program in 2020, thanks to the virtual Beanstack platform.
The Library Foundation was proud to fund Beanstack,
which allows the Library to provide reading trackers to
all registered users and host games and challenges in
English and Spanish. Funding was also provided for take
home craft kits and prizes for these programs.
Fund for Race, Equity, and Justice Resources
In partnership with the African American Heritage
Society of Long Beach, the Library Foundation launched
this new fund in June of 2020. The Fund for Race, Equity,
and Justice Resources has already allowed the Library
to purchase hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks that
promote the voices, narratives, and histories of African
Americans and educate the public on the origins of
white privilege, white supremacy, mass incarceration,
and other forms of institutional racism.
The Makerspace Studio Partners with LBUSD
The Library’s makerspace Studio programs have kept
students learning and engaged with online STEAM
educational workshops supported by the Library
Foundation. The Library’s “Make.Create.Design” summer
program for students in grades 7 through 12 used free
design software to teach students how to build video
games from scratch. The Library also partnered with the
Long Beach Unified School District to virtually teach
video game design and 3D design to hundreds of middle
and high school students.
Adults Earn Their High School Diploma
Students in the Library’s Career Online High School
are progressing in their lessons to earn their accredited
high school diplomas and become more competitive
candidates in the workforce. The Library Foundation
made this program possible by providing scholarships
to students. In 2020, 36 students participated in the
program and 13 graduated by the end of the year.
BJK MAIN LIBRARY’S FIRST YEAR
“
From left: Vice Mayor Rex Richardson, Billie Jean King,
It’s an honor to see what a difference Councilman Daryl Supernaw, Mayor Robert Garcia, and
the library is making in Long Beach Congressman Alan Lowenthal at the BJK Main Library
grand opening.
and I hope it continues to improve “
and enrich the lives of those in our
community for years to come.
-Billie Jean King
On September 21, 2020, the one-year anniversary of
the grand opening of the Billie Jean King Main Library,
the Library Foundation announced the completion of
the New Main Campaign and more than $3.3 million
raised for technology, programs, and enhancements
at the City’s newest library. Nearly 500 community
members, book clubs, foundations, and local organizations contributed gifts of all sizes—from $25
and up—to the most successful fundraising campaign in the Library Foundation’s history.
The new Main Library’s first year of operation was one of overcoming adversity. After six great
months of providing educational resources in-person to thousands of visitors, the Main Library, along
with the City’s 11 neighborhood branches, temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Main Library serves as the central hub for the Library system as it launched a contactless pick-
up service of library materials and created online versions of its popular educational programs. The
Main Library’s Family Learning Center served as the home base for the City’s new Digital Inclusion
Resources Hotline staffed by the FLC’s Learning Guides, who guided callers on computer use and
low-cost Internet services in English and Spanish. The Main Library also served as the setting for
the many fantastic storytime and educational workshop videos the incredible librarians filmed and
posted online to keep readers learning and engaged during the Library’s temporary closure.
As the Main Library reopens and resumes providing in-person services, it will continue being a
premier center of public education and community building that welcomes all who wish to learn.
Donors to the New Main Campaign include
John Apostle and Helen Apostle Foundation Margaret C. Kott
The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation The W. M. Keck Foundation
Rotary Club of Long Beach The Ahmanson Foundation
The Newell Family The Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation
Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss Peter and Eleanore Schmidt
Vic and Patty McCarty Cordelia Howard and Doris Soriano
Friends and family of former LBPL LBUSD Teacher Librarians
children’s librarian Dee Navari
See the full list of campaign donors at lbplfoundation.org/newmain.
THANK YOU!
The Long Beach Public Library Foundation couldn’t have accomplished
all of this without your generous support. Thank you for all you do.
Representing gifts from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LEADING VISIONARY SUPPORTERS
John Apostle and Helen Apostle Foundation • The Estate of Richard D. Green
Carol Kimmelman Athletic & Academic Campus • Rudolph J. & Daphne A. Munzer Foundation
S. Mark Taper Foundation • Verizon
LITERATI: $10,000+
James H. Ackerman Fund Kinder Morgan Foundation The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris
City of Long Beach LGA Family Foundation Foundation
Margaret and Charles Durnin Los Angeles Dodgers Sherri and Bobby Patton
The Lloyd & Lauretta Dyer Family Los Angeles Lakers Children’s Foundation Cathy and Peter Ridder
Foundation Earl B. & Loraine H. Miller Foundation Rotary Club of Long Beach
Edison International Frank and Margie Newell Karen and Joe Zucchero
Clark R. Green in memory of The Nonprofit Partnership
Richard D. Green -Best Start Central Long Beach
Jenny Johnson Family Foundation
BIBLIOPHILE: $5,000 - $9,999
Tamara Achauer and Terry Hodel George Hart The Port of Long Beach
Janet Leonards and John Arcos Housing Opportunities Program for the Elderly (HOPE) Dennis C. Poulsen
Cheryl R. Avirom Cordelia Howard Doris Soriano
Facebook Donors Marathon Petroleum Corporation Windes
IMPRIMATUR: $2,500 - $4,999
Dee and Allan Abrahamse Dramatic Results Mary Hancock Hinds and Dianne and John McGinnis
AES Alamitos, LLC Friends of the Long Beach Steve Hinds Mitsubishi Cement Corp.
Board of Supervisors Public Library in memory of Bess J. Hodges Foundation James A. Reep Family Foundation
County of Los Angeles Barbara Egyud Lorrie Hutton The Shadden Group/Morgan
Ronald L. Brown The Estate of Frances S. Grover Mary Lamo-Putnam in Stanley Smith Barney, LLC
California Resources Corporation Avalon and Russell Hill memory of Russell Putnam Kay and Tony Tortorice
Clark Construction Group in memory of Nancy V. Merrill and Nancy V. Merrill Sharon L. Weissman
Susan DeLand Long Beach Gives
PUBLISHER: $1,000 - $2,499
Fay and Lance Adams in Liz and John Hancock and Pam and Dan Munzer Sean Reilly and Jeffrey Toelsin
memory of Nancy V. Merrill Linda and Walt Florie, Sylvia Navari in memory of Oscar Reyes in honor of
Reva and Seymour Alban John Hancock Family Foundation, Despoina Navari Gloria and Gregorio Reyes
Debra and David Ball in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Eleanor Newhard Gene Richey
Charlyn Bender and Alain Hirsch Construction Corp. Joshua Norton Lynne and Dan Russell
Hakim Chambers Joane Hom Hugh and Cynthia M. Orozco and Barbara and Richard Schwerin
Benevity Community Impact Fund Donald C. Hugh M. Guardado Joan and Joseph Van Hooten
Berro Family Foundation in honor Maureen Burns and Karole and Robert Pando Elizabeth Warren
of Patty and Vic McCarty Brad Lancaster Katherine D. and Paula Weissman
Lisa Chapman Long Beach Museum of Art Russell A. Parsons in Joan Wells
Diane and Charles Eilers Barbara Long Waterhouse memory of Kay Tortorice Toni Whitesell
Epson America Vic and Patty McCarty Carmen O. Perez The Wine Country
Jan Greer McCarty’s Jewelry Suzanne and Doyle Powell Susan and Erich Wise
Marta and Robert Griffin in Charles Merrill in memory of Councilwoman Suzie and
memory of Nancy V. Merrill Nancy V. Merrill Mark Price
Jaye R. Whitworth and Theresa Morrison Primal Alchemy
Michael E. Hamlin
BOOKEND: $500 - $999
Alamitos Bay Garden Club Susanne M. Burakowski in Jean and Bill Crampon Frank Fata in memory of
Bank of America Charitable honor of Henry Burakowski Valerie Faris and Kristin Brown
Foundation, Inc. Claudine and Paul Burnett Jonathan Dayton Jean D. Fullerton
Bank of America Employee Lisa and Jeff Carrick Cecilia and Jose DeSouza Senator Lena Gonzalez
Giving Program William Carter Amanda Drukker Stuart and Adrienne Green
Amy Bentley-Smith and Herlinda Chico Estelle & Kennedy, a Troy Ha
Sean Smith Dr. Jane Close Conoley Professional Law Corporation Kathleen and William Hansen
BOOKEND: $500 - $999 (CONT.) Karen Rinehart in honor of Susan Stuhlbarg The Hartford Caroline & Robert Martin Carmen D. Snuggs-Spraggins Telacu Industries Jan and Joe Hower Michael L. Martin Schulzman-Neri Foundation Mary E. Thoits Barbara and Jack Irvin Margaret Merryfield Renee B. Simon in memory of Total Wine & More Kate Karp Joan Oloff Thelma Teitel Alice and John Wallace Audrey Kerr Events Abha and Anil Pandya Marci and Don Smith Janet Molina-Watt and Jayne Lastusky and Roxanne Patmor in honor of in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Larry Watt Craig Dougherty Ruth Bader Ginsburg Margaret Farwell Smith and Rob Bellevue Louise M. Wilde Gjusta and Todd Lemmis Evelyn and John Pohlmann in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Library Hotel Collection Maureen and Aaron Price Nancy and Preston Smith in Carina and Kenneth Lister PRP Wine International memory of Nancy V. Merrill Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Corinne Larsen Sean and Amy Smith AUTHOR: $250 - $499 John Lee Elizabeth and Roger Reyburn in Anonymous Leslie Ann Garretson Herman M. Long honor of Jack and Barb Family Linda Alkana, Ph.D. Carla and Stuart Gordon Theresa J. Marino Susan and Michael Rivard John D. Allen Patricia Baird and Joseph Herron Laurence C. McIntyre in Rebecca L. and Daniel J. Robbins Sally and Gary Bates Chau-Shin and Ya-Yuan Hsu memory of Nancy V. Merrill Janice and Ben Schwegler Marlyn and Tod Beebe Andrea Huebner Rosann and Michael Monaghan Jean B. Smith Jean M. and James F. Biondi in memory of Howard C. Rile Jr. Margo M. Morales Barbara and Edward Sosa Barbara Blackwell Eileen Hunter Liz Munzer Alida M. and Christopher J. Carole Warde and Jonathan Blitzer Diane K. Jacobus Kim and Larry Neipling in Steinhauser Kathleen and Barry Blodgett in in memory of Nancy V. Merrill memory of Nancy V. Merrill Sheryl Stewart memory of Catherine Grubb Reed Stephanie S. James Network for Good Stumpo Wealth Management Jan and Tim Burke in honor of Charlotte Joseph Kristin Olson in honor of Group - UBS Financial Services Sharon L. Weissman Sanghak Kan Joan and Joseph Van Hooten Mary Voigt in memory of Celine Cordero John, Liz and Lindsey Krummell Jim Ostach Elizabeth Voigt Glenda and Mark Culbertson Linda and Richard Landes in Stephen P. and Catherine A. Pepe Timothy Williams in honor of Jim and Vicki Cunningham memory of Nancy V. Merrill in honor of Christine Burcham Mary Hancock Hinds Elvia Delgadillo Richard and Barbara Lederer The Queen Mary Sally and Steve Wittenberg M. Lissette Flores and Bob Marsocci in honor of Mia and Gehrig Carol Quinlan BOOKLOVER: $100 - $249 John Denton Guzman and Gray CPAs Anonymous Nancy Burke and Dominic Holzhaus Kathy and Don DeSilva Lisa Hain Frances Abdoo Diedre Caesar Gloria M. Deukmejian Izumi Hara Annette and Robert Alperin Frances E. and William F. Cahill Sally Dewhurst Kevin Haw Kristina Alvarez California Community Foundation - Donna Dixon Donna J. Hilbert Amazon Smile Foundation Margaret Benkert Fund Russell Doyle Historical Society of Long Beach Barbara Anders Ellen Calomiris and Dale Hills Lynne and Michael Driscoll Brian Holmen Jacqueline Apuzzo David Cameron in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Deborah L. Hope Phyllis and Ronald Arias Mona and Robert Cammarata Jane Dundas in memory of Mark A. Hopson, Khmer Parent Shelley Arnold Nancy G. Carlin and Linda Fritz Association Debra and Robert Autrey Richard M. Ceccia Mark and Charlene Ebright Julia Hornby Karen and Ryan Autrey Marisa and Florencio Carlos in honor of Audrey Uhlenkamp Danita Y. Humphrey Jay W. Axup in celebration of Jeffrey M. Caruana in honor of Christopher E. Elder Sherry and Gary Hytrek Tim Phillips St. Anthony Barbara S. Ellis in memory of Dolly J. and Richard C. Ickler Charles Babcock, CPA Rebecca Caudillo-Jones Bob Ellis Daniel Ihlenfeldt Nicole and Ryan Ballard Andrew Cherene Allison Evans International City Theatre Christine Basch Shirley Chiavetta Jan and Dale Fairbanks Louise Ivers Laura Becerra John Cieply Lindsey Fenimore J&L Fine Jewelry Claire Beekman in memory of Gayle Clock in memory of in memory of Teddy Hargrove Nina Jewell in honor of Jack Irvin Irene and Henry Beekman Nancy V. Merrill Patricia Fenoglio in honor of Ginger C. Jones Barbara M. Bell Maria and Donald Cochran Pamella Hoskins Erich Josephs Robert C. Bellinger Lisa Cochrane Carrie and George Fields Eric D. Kaplan Colleen Bentley Gordon Cohn in honor of Deanna Fitch Janet and Richard Katz Susan Bernstein Bob Hartman Linda and Michael J. Frame Sandra King in honor of Donna Betts Kathleen Collins and Mark Harper Nancy Freelander-Paice and Sharon L. Weissman Blue Shield of California Fran and Steve Conley Richard C. Paice in memory Britt Kjoss Gary and Mary Blythe in in memory of Nancy V. Merrill of Nancy V. Merrill Gillian and Philip Klinkert honor of Christine Burcham Courtyard by Marriott Sharukh S. Gandhi Brooke Knowles Bookies by the Sea Book Club Kathie and Randy Crawford Kelly A. and Matthew A. Garcia Ralph P. Koons Charlene F. Bosl in memory of in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Kimberly and John Garvey Andrew and Rachel Korkos Nancy V. Merrill Giselle Crow Michael Gavin Myra Kremen Kim Boss Trudi and Patrick Curran Kevin Giser Sandra Kroll Erica and Doug Bradley Margie and Tom Curwen Harriet and David Golding Jim Kuhl Laura Breen Sandra Cutuli Lindsay Golliher Gillian and Gerald Lane Linda Bresnan Sandra and Richard Darling Marcia and Donald Gordon Susie Laubacher in memory The Brinkman Family Paul Davis Norma S. Grady of Nancy V. Merrill Linda Bryan-Thompson and Aaron Day Mary F. Griess Joseph Le Conte I. Lee Thompson Sherie and Brad Dechter Joan Gustafson Gail and Tom Levy Buono’s Authentic Pizzeria Barbara deJong Karen Gustafson and Gladys Lim Scott Burchard Celia Deluca Ray Valenzuela Kay Lindahl
BOOKLOVER: $100 - $249 (CONT.)
Cindy Sanford Bonnie and Jeffrey Stern in
Charles F. Lindeman Musical Theatre West Ethel and Thomas Sanford in memory of Nancy V. Merrill
Kathrine and James Lingle Monica Leff and Michael Nageotte memory of Nancy V. Merrill Cathy and Robert Steuber
in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Laura and Ken Nelson Melissa Santos Julia and Henry Taboada
Long Beach Community Foundation Ellen Noble Jax Sargent Mareta and Misi Tagaloa
Ana Maria and Raymond Lopez Phyllis O’Connor Robert and Judith Schuler in Jacqueline F. and Curt A. Taucher
Hon. Bonnie Lowenthal and Hon. Beverly O’Neill honor of Trudi and Pat Curran Beth Terrell
Evan Braude Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Kenneth M. Schultz and Marie C. Treadwell
Marina Renee Gordon Women’s Jessica and Mihir Pandya Luanne J. Schultz Hope and Philip Troy in honor
Missionary Society Tim Patton Ruth Schwartz of Susan McMillan
Marine Clerks Association Susan and Braden Phillips Alexis Schwerin United Cambodian Community
Frederick Marsden Susan Platt Christine Scott-Hayward Marilyn and Lance Valt in memory
Rocío and John Mathews Jody R. Ramsey in memory of Sculpterra Winery and of Mimi and Herb Shapiro
Judy Mattson Nancy V. Merrill Sculpture Garden Judith A. Vander Lans in memory
Colleen Maxfield John M. and Cynthia R. Raymond Jeff, Judy and Lily Seitelman of Leo J. Vander Lans
Barbara C. McGraw and Dodie Reddington Cheryl and Jay Selvester in Kristi Fischer and Joe Vanderhorst
Christopher N. May Susan T. Redfield memory of Nancy V. Merrill Lauren Vargas
Deloris and Sandor Mayuga Nancy Redmond Carol and Robert Senske in Phyllis Venable
Louise Mazerov in memory of Vivian B. Reed memory of Nancy V. Merrill Lisa J. Viets in memory of
Helen Fried Jodi and Thomas A. Reep in Carole Sergy Nancy V. Merrill
Dorothy McDermott memory of Nancy V. Merrill Grace Martin Sheldon Bonny and James P. Walsh
Amelia McKenna in memory of Barbara and James C. Richards Vivian Shimoyama Diana F. and Russell A. Walters
Concepción McKenna in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Barbara and Leon Shoag Grant M. Wasden
Sylvia and Glen McWilliams Kevin Rieger Margaret Shobert Gail Wasil
Kathy and Brian Mehler Lisa Rinaldi Mark and Lydia Simpson Janet W. and George L. Watts
Kathleen Mest The Rivera Group - A Real Estate Eric Slater John and Alaine Weiss
Jon and Sylvia Meyer in memory Firm in honor of Elsa Morgan Nancy and Mark Smerkanich Robert Welborn
of Nancy V. Merrill and in honor Kathleen Dice and Dennis Rockway Larry Snider in memory of Sharon Westafer
of Chris and Dave Burcham Rebecca A. Romo Mildred Snider Jackie and Doug Wiggins
Susanne and Norman Milkes Timothy Rosbottom Carmen D. Snuggs-Spraggins David Wilborn
in memory of Ada Kreindel Lenore Rozner and Curt Spraggins Virginia Wright Wilky
Joe Minarovic Christine A. Saavedra Dan Soury Mary C. Woodley
Cassie Berrisford and Glenn Moeller Michiko Sakimoto Beverly and Ralph Spicer Gerald Wright
Elisabeth Moore Bruce B. Saltz and Virginia Spina in memory of Sandra M. Wynia
Elsa and Richard Morgan Phyllis Kurisu-Saltz in memory her mother, Noella Carolyn Yamaoka
Eugene Moy of Chelsea Cat St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Mary M. Taylor and Paul W. Zack
Marjorie and Paul Muns Maria and Harry Saltzgaver
READER: $99 & UNDER
Theresa Dau-Ngo Roberta and Harvey Friedman
Anonymous Penelope Brocksen Sandra and William Davidson Nancy and Claude Friedmann
Leslie Reese and Ronald Alan Victoria Bryan in memory of Nancy V. Merrill Harriet Friis
Eleiza Alanis Leslie A. and Steve C. Bryant Elizabeth and John Day Kalinda Fyles
Carly Alba Margaret J. and Paul H. Buika Marilyn R. Day in memory of Elizabeth Gallo
Linda and Bill Alexander in Cordelia J. Burke Marvin Day Joe Ganem
memory of Nancy V. Merrill Elaine and Eugene Busher Jade Dean Andrea Garcia
Patricia Allen in memory in honor of librarians Ben Decoudres Paul Garman
of Nancy V. Merrill Gwen Butterfield Rebecca Del Cid Sara L. Gayl in memory of
Stephanie J. Anderson in Kimberly M. Caballero Donna DeManty Nancy V. Merrill
memory of Nancy V. Merrill Marjorie and John Cahan in M. Martha and David P. Denevan Barbara and Sheldon Gebb
Marianne Appel-Kermode memory of Nancy V. Merrill Steven Derosa Marice and Fred George in
Sheryl and David Arana Cynthia Callaghan Kathleen Desmond memory of Nancy V. Merrill
Irma Archuleta Debra Campbell in memory Janis and Jacob Dickinson Trish Gergen
Lauren Arevian of Nancy V. Merrill Jennifer Drolet Carol Gilbert
Kate and Behtash Azar Kara Camper Joey Drucker Everett Glenn
Barry Baker Susan Carlile and Vicky Durham Charlotte Gold in memory of
Judy Baker Norbert Schürer Kinde Durkee Gladys Diamond
Gail Frommer and Mark Bennett King Carter Lee Eames in honor of Bonnie and Michael Goldberg
Ralph Benson Roberta Pollard and Norma Nygren Eames Mario Gonzalez
Maxine and Dale Berkihiser Vittore Cavalli Sharon and Kent Eastman in Michelina B. and Douglas E. Granger
Nancy and John Billings Jeane Caveness memory of Nancy V. Merrill Marianne Granr
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Esther Cervantes EIX Employee Giving Community Judith L. Swaaley and James Graton
Katherine and Steven Blackmarr Aree and Suwat Chantravat Sharon Elefant Yasuye Graves
Steven H. Blue A. Gail Chartier Shana Espinoza Kaylynn Green
Camille Bolton Kathy and Larry Choate in Lana and Salvador Farfán Rene’ Green
Jana Bond memory of Nancy V. Merrill Sylvia and William Fedak Billie Greer
Joyce and Raymond Bond Norman Cook Deborah and Michael Feiler Kathryn Gregory
Matthew Bordoni Linda Costanzo Linda J. and Mark S. Fell Teresa A. Griffith
Dianne and Barry Bradfield Lauren Creel in memory Kristi Fischer Judy Griggs in memory of
Karna and Larry Bramble of Marylin Evans Kelly Fitzgerald Nancy V. Merrill
Deborah R. Bramwell John Cross Mary Ann Fitzpatrick Mary and Rick Griggs
Laura and William Brecht Reyna and Scott Cummings Gina Foss in honor of Jack
Mary Brennan Natalie Dailey Nancy Fox William Grisolia
READER: $99 & UNDER (CONT.) Barbara Pollack The Attic Amanda and David Griswold Loretta J. and Dennis E. Madsen Jessica M. Ponce Harold Thom Michele and Jim Grubbs Juliette Mahoney Sonia C. Preiser Tobin James Cellars Heather Guerena Suzanne Maiden Karen Pruett Kevin Tougas Brenda K. Hanes Celine Malanum Sandra Putnam Trader Joe’s - Bellflower Blvd. Lauren and Daniel Harper Hedieh Mansouri Ralphs Community Rewards Johanna and Robert Tramazzo Anthony Harris Javier Manzano Justin Ramirez in honor of Elizabeth and Frederick Trapp Jeff Harris Cheryl Martin in honor of Sharon L. Weissman Yaga Szlachcic and Julio Tubau Bruce L. Hart Barbara Schwerin Tomanita C. Ream Judith A. and Gerald E. Tyner Venetia C. Lai and Stephen Harvey Carol A. Masters Roger T. Reid Bob Ullman Joann R. and Adam W. Hattan Anita Mastroieni in memory of Marie Reidy Councilmember Roberto Uranga Clayton P. Heard Marylin Evans April and Paul Reser and Tonia Uranga David K. Hensley Bill Maurer Maribel Reynoso Maria A. Urdinarrain Douglas Herrera in honor of Michele L. Mazzia Ak Rezola Erin Ursprung Viola and Arthur Herrera Betty McCown Valarie Richman Miep Van Tyen Carol A. Herriage Brenda McDowell Susan Ridgeway Linda Vanson Teri Hershberg Sally McGee Sandra Riehl Gloria T. Vargas Christine Hertzel Dawn E. McKenna in honor of Linda Robb Yvette Vasquez Barbara J. and Robert E. Hill Mathew and Katie McKenna Michael D. Rocco Janet Verdugo Eve Hill Mary McKinley Andrew Rocha Helen Vest Jeffrey P. Hill Sharon McLucas Lynn and Herbert Rosenstein Bobbi and Michael Vial Charlyn G. and Ronald D. Hoover McMahon Accountancy Corporation Janice Ross Angela and Daniel Villani Maryanne Horton Suzanne McMillan Frances Rozner Jeanne Vitale Evander Humphrey Sharon McNeil in memory of Robb Rugeroni Melissa and Mark Von Leffern Charlee Hutton in memory of Linda Moussa Elaine J. Russell JoAnn Wahl Fran Hutton Meredith H. Medanich in memory Helen Russell in honor of Stephanie and Thom Washington Lexie Hutton of Nancy V. Merrill Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss Melinda Wells in memory of Andrew Ibushi Sharon Meigs Anne Ryder Nancy V. Merrill Joyce and Joe Inch in memory of Robert J. Meyer Elsie L. and Lionel Salhus Susan Linscott Westberg Nancy V. Merrill Vera Michaels Patricia and John Salkowski in Nicholas White Ligaya Jakmakjian Hayley Miller memory of Kay Tortorice John R. Whittaker Carolyn Janisch Trudy J. and James W. Miller Paul Sammon and Thomas Hall Rochelle and Vernon Whybrew Barbara Jeffus Cornelia Mitchell Hilda Sanchez Rebecca and George Wiant Diane and Mike Jensen Kim Mitchell Dan Sanders Merideth Wiberg Cheryl D. Justin Mary Ellen Mitchell Laura Sanders Willmore Wine Bar Linda Keiles Jaimie and Craig Mock Angela Sandridge Laurie Wills Steven B. and Pamela E. Keiles Kasturee and Deba Mohapatra Gail and Robert Schack Evelyn M. Wilson, Jeffrey C. Kelley Catherine and Alexander Monty Deborah S. Schechter in Debra L. McMeins, and Megan Kerr Dawn Mori memory of Marilyn Evans Linda E. Johnson Noreen K. Kerr Councilwoman Stacy Mungo Flanigan Kasey Schoen Kathy Wilson Melissa Keyes in honor of Enette S. and Edward S. Murachver Imelda Y. and Eric N. Scholnick in Tricia A. Wilson Sharon L. Weissman Edna Murphy memory of Nancy V. Merrill Anne Simoneu and Bret Witter Stephen Klein Erin Murphy Cynthia Schutz Linda H. and Wesley R. Wong Janis Kleinberg in memory of Devon Myers Judy Seal Paula Wood Nancy V. Merrill Marsha Naify Karissa Selvester Christie Yatman Sharon Kleiter Erni Nakahama Deborah Shepard Gilbert Yi-Donoy Geraldine Knatz Judith Nantais Kimberly and JP Shotwell David E. York Evelyn Knight in memory of Naples Rib Company Barbara A. Shriver William Younglove, Ed.D. Indira Tucker Barbara and Ted Neinast Ami Silverman and Robert Cooney Teresa and Abdolreza Zehdar Patricia A. and Ralph P. Koons Mary Nevill in memory of Evelyn M. Sims Sandra K. and William L. Korth Nancy V. Merrill Bob Slawson Kelly Kurz in memory of Nicole Nguyen Leslie Smith Vickie Weber Bernadette Nicholas Laurie Soffa Carroll Lachnit Kenichi Niji Melanie Spellens Linda and Curt Christensen Richard Nixon Foundation Aaron Spencer Todd Lawson Mary M. and Thomas H. Nowak Spirit Cruises & Yacht Parties Pamela Young Lee David Ochoa Rebecca and Mark Stackhouse Debra and William Leisy Russ Olevsky Sally A. and John C. Stanton Sharon Lekawski Sasha O’Toole Carli and William Steers Ann T. and Pat K. Leland Freda Hinsche and Douglas Otto Lucy F. Stone Laura and Zachery Levitt Out of Print Clothing Jodie and Kirk Storey Arla J. Lewis in memory of Mathew J. Pace Shelly H. Stratton in memory Albert Einstein Mona Panitz and Edgar Zwieback of Louise Stratton Christine and Joe Libeu in Wendy Parden Eric Suss in memory of memory of Nancy V. Merrill Cynthia R. Parks Kurt Ottenheimer Brookes Little Catherine and Pravin Parmar Patricia Sutch Long Beach Playhouse Isabel Pasillas Carl M. Switzky Tom Lopez Deborah Perlman Diana Tang Michael Lotito April D. Perry Sally Tanner Smock and Rebecca Low Ron Petke Paul Smock in memory David Lucero in memory of Robert S. Pfister of Vickie Weber Gaby and Greg O’Donnell Marilyn and Edward Philipp Linda M. Tate Jessica Macias Kristen and Chris Pincherli Susan and Murray Taubman Maria A. Macias Tasha Pitcher Nina Taweepong
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◊ Gifts of Stock Foundation in your charitable giving plans or estate planning,
◊ IRA charitable rollovers please contact Erica Bradley, Director of Development.
◊ Charitable Remainder Trusts Erica@LBPLfoundation.org · (562) 628-2441 x2
◊ Charitable Lead Trusts
The IRA charitable rollover allows taxpayers over 70½ to make tax-free charitable gifts directly from
their Individual Retirement Accounts.
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) can be established to generate an income stream for you or
other beneficiaries, with the remainder of the donated assets going to the Library Foundation.
This charitable giving strategy can enable you to pursue your philanthropic goals while generating
income that may help provide for living expenses in retirement.
A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) can be designed to provide financial support to the Library Foundation
for a period of time, with the remaining assets eventually going to family members or other
beneficiaries. It may reduce a beneficiary’s potential tax liability upon inheritance.
CRTs and CLTs can be established with cash, stock or non-publicly traded assets such as real estate,
private business interests, and private company stock and may be eligible for a partial tax deduction.
Exiting your business? Selling your home? A Charitable Gift Plan may help to ease your tax burden.
We will work with your financial advisor to find the right charitable giving strategy.
We strongly encourage you to consult your tax preparer and estate attorney, who will advise you on
the specifics of your strategy. If you don’t have an estate attorney, you may consult the membership
directory of The Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach at www.eptclb.org.*
*The Library Foundation does not endorse any specific estate planning attorneys.
Endowed Funds: Those who contribute to one of the Library Foundation’s endowed funds combine
their gifts with the earning power of our nearly $9 million investment portfolio, maximizing their
impact and ensuring that their gifts benefit the community for generations to come. Gifts of all sizes
are appreciated and a named endowed fund can be established with a gift of $25,000 or more.
The Gutenberg Society is made up of donors of $1,000 or more to this endowed fund. Each year,
the earnings on the investments are spent on purchasing books on the Library’s wish lists. All books
purchased as a result of your donation will include a book plaque recognizing you and your honoree
for your gift
Celebrate Your Legacy Gift with Fellow Library Supporters!
Our Carnegie49 legacy society honors those who care deeply about the future
of Long Beach’s public libraries and name the Library Foundation as a beneficiary
of their estate. The society is named after Andrew Carnegie because of his
generous work spreading literacy across the country by building libraries from
New York to California. His library in Long Beach was the 49th Carnegie library
in the state. Carnegie championed the value of literacy and equal access to
educational resources for everyone. The members of our Carnegie49 society
are committed to carrying on those values for generations to come. Carnegie49
members are recognized in the Library Foundation’s newsletter and website, and receive invitations
to an annual recognition event and special library gatherings.WAYS TO SUPPORT
The 12 Long Beach Public Libraries and their free resources are available to everyone. Although
the Library’s day-to-day operations are funded by the City’s budget, many of the opportunities to
grow, learn, create, and connect are made possible thanks to donations to the Long Beach Public
Library Foundation.
Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of the families, students, job-seekers,
veterans, older individuals, and those with disabilities who depend on the Library. Through the
Library, you will empower residents to improve their own lives and build a more successful Long
Beach.
DONATE ONLINE OR MAIL YOUR GIFT
Donating online is a quick and easy way to make your gift and get immediate confirmation that it
was received.
LBPLfoundation.org/donate
Mail your check or money order payable to the “Long Beach Public Library Foundation” to us at 200
W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802.
START A FUNDRAISER
Ask friends to donate to celebrate your birthday, a holiday, or just show your support for libraries
by starting a fundraiser on Facebook for the Library Foundation. You can set a goal and invite your
friends to make tax-deductible gifts. Facebook transfers all money raised directly to the Library
Foundation without charging any fees. Visit the link below to get started.
facebook.com/fund/LBPLfoundation
EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS
Your employer may match your donation to the Library Foundation, doubling your impact. Check
with your HR department to learn whether your company has a policy of matching employee
charitable gifts.You can also read
