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Ways to Give

Your generosity directly benefits the Santa Barbara Public Library. All levels of contribution make a significant impact.
There are many ways to support the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation with your tax-deductible donation.

Donate by Credit Card

The Foundation offers the convenience of donating by credit card. You can designate the purpose of your gift via written instructions with your donation. All donations are tax deductible.

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Donate by Check

Please make checks payable to the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation. You can designate the purpose of your gift on the check memo line or attach written instructions with your donation. Please include the donor’s name and address in your correspondence. All donations are tax deductible.

Checks can be mailed to:
Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation
P.O. Box 92137
Santa Barbara, CA 93190

Gifts of Securities

For stock transfer, please contact us at 805-689-2448 or [email protected].

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many employers match gifts made by current or retired employees of all ranks. Contact your human resources department to find out if your company participates and obtain a matching gift form. Contact us at 805-689-2448 or [email protected].

IRA Charitable Rollover

Gifts from your IRA are a smart way to support the Santa Barbara Public Library and may have significant additional tax benefits depending on current legislation. Reach out to your IRA custodian or trustee to initiate the giving process.

Contact us at 805-689-2448 or [email protected].

The Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN# 46-0750188. For more information on our Donor Privacy Policy click here.

Alan Brumberger is a graduate of Yale University, the University of Michigan Law School and Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Brumberger was the Chief Executive Officer and General Securities Principal for Emerald Point Capital, LLC., a FINRA Registered Broker Dealer in New York. He has held numerous leadership positions and Board memberships in various philanthropic organizations and investment banking firms including President and CEO of Shearson American Express International Limited, the firm's international investment banking arm in London. He is excited to do his part to help the Santa Barbara Public Library continue and build upon its remarkable record of being a fundamental community resource in broadening our citizens’ literacy.