Ways to Give

You can make a gift online, through your donor-advised fund, or by check or wire transfer (more info here). Tribute gifts can also be made in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one.

Join the Howe Sustainers Circle by making an automatic monthly contribution using your credit card. As a monthly donor, you provide steady support for library services.

You can make a gift directly to the Howe Library Corporation from your IRA, which is called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD):

• Starting at age 70½, you might consider giving through a QCD.
• In 2025, you can make a gift of up to $108,000 from your IRA and the amount distributed doesn’t count as income to you.
• If you are 73 or older, QCDs can also be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year.

Certain rules apply to QCDs. Please consult your investment advisor or tax professional to determine if a QCD is right for you.

Gifts of securities are an easy way to support the library while also providing a tax benefit to you. With this contribution, you may avoid paying capital gains taxes that would have applied had you sold the shares yourself. Transfer instructions are here.

Businesses and organizations are invited to donate as part of the Community Sponsorship Program. Community Sponsors support library services while receiving recognition throughout the year. A list of benefits can be found here. Please email howetogive@thehowe.org for more information.

Donations to the Howe Library Corporation’s Endowment help fund library services and strengthen our long-term financial security. Unrestricted gifts of any amount are welcome and deeply appreciated! If you are interested in creating a named or restricted fund, please email howetogive@thehowe.org to schedule a conversation.

Emily’s Legacy Society was formed in 1912 with a gift from Emily Howe. You can join these generous individuals by naming the Howe Library Corporation in your will or estate plans with a simple bequest or as a beneficiary of your life insurance, retirement plan, or IRA. Please notify us when you update your estate plans so we can recognize you (with your permission) and plan for the future. Please email howetogive@thehowe.org for more information.