What is the Poudre River Library Trust?
The Poudre River Library Trust, Inc. was founded in 1999 by a dedicated group of library supporters. Each Trust board member and honorary board member, plus a small group of other committed private citizens, start-up funds to establish the trust. The Trust has initiated an endowment to ensure the Poudre River Public Library District system responds to the increasing demands of an inquisitive, progressive, and multicultural information society.

Vision
The Trust facilitates the philanthropic dreams of those who desire to enhance the cultural, intellectual and literary life of the community through contribution of the Library.

Mission
The Trust collaborates with the District Board, the Library District Staff, Friends of the Library and donors to grow and manage funds that will support the long term facilities expansion and enhancement of the Library District.

The Poudre River Library Trust is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to the Trust are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Poudre River Library Trust funds are invested and managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado (CFNC). Online giving and recurring gifts can be made through the Foundation's website at www.cfnc.info.

Long Term Planning
The Poudre River Public Library District Facilities Plan calls for expansion of library facilities, starting with the remodeling and build-down of Main Library. While the District has taxing authority, the revenues it raises with the annual mill levy are devoted to supporting the operational costs of the three libraries. Long-term capital needs will require raising significant funds from private, foundation and corporate sources. To see details of the Facilities Plan visit www.poudrelibraries.org and go to the Plans and Reports link on the left side of the home page.

Help Sustain the Library by Making a Legacy Gift
You can give a gift in the future and receive tax and financial advantages today! Several ways in which you can leave a legacy include:

• A bequest through your will, which provides estate tax advantages and allows you to control the asset during your lifetime.
• A gift of non-cash assets including appreciated stock, retirement plan assets or life insurance.
• A charitable lead trust, which helps reduce gift and estate taxes when passing on to your heirs.

Estate planning is the process of how to best allocate assets with a minimum of expense and in line with your personal desires. Estate planning provides for management and disposal of your assets upon death and enables you to contribute to significant community endeavors that you support. Contact your attorney or tax accountant for further information regarding tax and financial advice and to set up your legacy gift.

Volunteering Your Time and Talents
The Trust Board is always in need of fresh ideas and extra hands to pull off our efforts and make the Library District a success.

Put your talents and passions to work by helping us plan and coordinate fundraising and donor events, writing grants or doing administrative work.

Call (970) 221-6663 if you want to lend a helping hand!

Board of Directors

• Peggy Reeves, President
• David Armstrong, Treasurer
• Wayne Givens, Past President
• William Mygdal, Vice-President
• Tom Peterson
• Reuel Rolston
• Marty Tharp, Secretary

Each member has made a long-term commitment to the Poudre River Public Library District. Please feel free to contact any of these Board members with questions.