Planned Giving

Your Gift will continue the Tradition...

The Mission Statement of the Eugene Public Library Foundation:

Developing advocates, funding and resources to provide high-quality and sustainable services for the Eugene Public Library.





The Elma Hendricks Legacy Society
Elma Hendricks' bequest of property over 40 years ago became the fund which helped build Eugene's new Downtown library. The following people have chosen to include the Eugene Public Library Foundation in their estate plans. If you want to be in the Society, please contact the Foundation office.

  • Bob and Merle Bottge
  • Linda M. Cheney
  • Sylvia Louise Engdahl
  • Laurie McClain
  • Adell McMillan
  • Mike Rose and Nancy Oft Rose
  • William Sullivan and Janell Sorensen
  • The VanderKley Family
  • Tom and Kathie Wiper
The Tradition Continues
Most of us have given time, talent, or money to charitable organizations throughout our lives. With a thoughtful, well-planned gift such as a bequest through a will, we can discover ways to make a significant contribution to the charities that matter to you.

Make your money count

Annually, people in the United States donate $150 billion to charities. However, less than 6% of this donated money comes through bequests from wills or estate gifts. In the years ahead, over $10 trillion nationally will be inherited by middle-aged children from their parents. Both these heirs and charities can benefit from a charitable gift to nonprofits. Such gifts may provide a decrease to ultimate Estate Tax collected by the government.

Choose your legacy

Gifts may be in the form of money, property, investments, or a portion of an estate. We encourage you to consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor to help determine the type of gift that is right for you.
If you are interested in contributing: Please make your check payable to

The Eugene Public Library Foundation
100 West 10th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401

Or, contact us at 541-682-5338

Or, please email
Barbara Dellenback

EPLF Tax ID # 93-0873279

Eugene Public Library Foundation Planned Giving Council


    Laurie McClain, Chair
    Brian Enos
    Dean Kortge
    Krista Lacis
    Rick Larson
    Adell McMillan
    Norm Pendell
    Kim VanderKley
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