How Do I
Individual Giving
Your donation to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh helps pay for and provide books, computers, genealogy resources, children's story times, research tools and much, much more. No gift is too small! As we continue to work towards finding a long term funding solution, your gift to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh helps us to continue to operate and to promote literacy and learning throughout the City of Pittsburgh.
And remember! Giving is about more than just money. For information on volunteering, advocacy and more click here…
As an individual, you may choose to donate to the Library's Annual Fund and/or the Libraries for LIFE Capital Campaign.
In addition, you may choose to give online, by mail, phone, or in person.
And you may choose from several types of gifts, including gifts of stocks, bonds or other securities; legacy gifts; and tribute gifts.
Annual Fund
Andrew Carnegie called on the community to provide the Library's operating revenue. Currently 5% of funding comes from private donations. Over the last decade the Library has experienced an increased demand for new technologies, including playaways, downloadable books, videos and music; research databases; children's storytimes; computer access; book discussions; and business resources. By donating to our Annual Fund you help provide current materials and services such as these.
Return to the topDonate Online
The easiest and fastest way to donate, online giving, is safe and secure. Clicking on the link will take you to a secure site where you can make your tax-deductible donation.
Monthly Sustainers Program
You can help provide sustainable funding through the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Monthly Sustainer's Program. This giving opportunity is a convenient and secure way to give year-round and helps the Library plan for a steady source of funds. Make your contribution in support of literacy and learning by downloading the form below and signing up today. Please mail the completed form to the address below:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Development Office
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Donate by Mail/Phone
Please print out the appropriate donation form and supply all requested information, including total amount of gift, credit card number and expiration date. The Library is pleased to accept gift transactions using MasterCard and Visa. If you prefer to pay by personal check, please make the check payable to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Mail your completed form and payment to:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Development Office
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080
OR
If paying by credit card, you may also phone in your information at 412.622.6276.
Give Through Your
Annual Employee Campaign
United Way and Three Rivers CFC
Many workplaces offer easy ways to support local organizations through annual United Way campaigns and the Three Rivers CFC campaign. You have the opportunity to designate the Library for a donation through both of these annual giving campaigns. Please use the appropriate code(s) below to select the Library to receive your support.
United Way
Use code 0816 to direct your donation to benefit Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Use code 3705 for the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Three Rivers CFC
Use code 44076 to direct your donation to benefit Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Companies may also mach gifts from employees' spouses or retirees as well.
If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift to:
Charla Irwin-Buncher
Annual Fund Manager
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Development Department
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Make a Gift of Stocks, Bonds and Other Securities
Receive a charitable tax deduction while avoiding capital gains taxes on appreciated long-term securities with a gift of stocks, bonds or other securities.
- Please contact your broker and provide the following transfer information:
PNC Investments
4600 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Account Number 20685740
DTC #0768
Broker: Loren Paul Fiffik
412.683.7163 - Please write or call Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Development Department with notification of your intent:
Email: buncherc@carnegielibrary.org
ORCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Development Department
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Attn: Charla Irwin-Buncher
For questions regarding closely held stocks, restricted shares, mutual funds or other specific types of securities, please contact Charla Irwin-Buncher at 412.622.1873 or email at buncherc@carnegielibrary.org.
Leave a Legacy
You can ensure that Andrew Carnegie's dream lasts for generations to come by leaving a bequest to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in your will. If you require additional information, please contact Pat Quinn Winter at 412.622.8873, or email her at winterp@carnegielibrary.org.
Tribute Gifts
Contributions may be made in memory, honor, or celebration of a loved one, or to commemorate a special occasion. As part of this program, contributors may elect to make a gift of $25 or more to have a bookplate inserted in a new book being added to the Library's collection. All donations made as a tribute gift will be used to purchase materials for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh at the CLP location of your choice. You may give a tribute online or you can print and fill out our Tribute Gift Form and mail it in with your contribution to the Library.
For more information about designating Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in lieu of gifts or flowers, please call 412.622.6276 or email us at donors@carnegielibrary.org.
PittsburghGives
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is pleased to participate in PittsburghGives, a resource of The Pittsburgh Foundation. PittsburghGives presents area organizations in an objective manner, with the goal of enabling donors to be better informed. Each portrait includes comprehensive information and vital facts about a nonprofit's management, finances, governance and programs. Click here to view the Library's portrait.
