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For generations, Schaumburg Township District Library has been a trusted source of learning, connection, and inspiration. Thanks to strong public support, we have built something remarkable: a Library, with three locations, that serves everyone, every day.

Now, with the creation of the Schaumburg Township Library Foundation established in 2025, we have an opportunity to do even more. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting the mission of Schaumburg Library: to spark curiosity and enrich our community by connecting services, resources, and people.

Through strategic fundraising and advocacy, the Foundation enhances the Library’s ability to offer innovative programs, expand resources, and foster a love of reading and learning for all ages. It also promotes partnerships and engages the community together to ensure that the Library remains a vital pillar of life in Schaumburg Township.

When you donate to the Foundation, you are not only supporting the Library as it is today, but also helping to shape its future. Your gift opens doors to new ideas, deeper learning, and opportunities that enrich lives in lasting and transformational ways.

The Foundation raises funds through:

• Annual appeal campaigns
• Special Events
• Restaurant Givebacks
• Library Store through Threadless

Planned Giving

If you would like your support to continue well into the future, consider including the Foundation in your estate or financial plans through a planned gift. It is a thoughtful way to leave a legacy for the next generation of readers and learners.

To learn more about how you or your corporation can give to Schaumburg Township Library Foundation or to plan a legacy gift, contact Schaumburg Library Executive Director Annie Miskewitch at amiskewitch@stdl.org

Donor Honor Wall

Honor a family member or recognize a corporation through our Donor Wall at Central Library. With a donation of $500 or more, your name will be proudly displayed on the wall.

• Donation Levels
  • Silver: $500 - $999
  • Gold: $1000 - $4999
  • Platinum: $5000 or more

Thanks to Schaumburg Library Art Committee and Friedman Fine Art, this impactful installation in the Central vestibule, showcases past and present donors with their names engraved on a colored brick, perfectly complementing our updated building and color scheme.

What’s the Difference Between the Foundation and the Library?

Schaumburg Township Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by a volunteer (non-elected) Board of Directors. Its purpose is to raise funds and support initiatives that go beyond the Library’s traditional budget and taxpayer funding.

Schaumburg Township District Library is an independent, self-governing entity funded primarily by local taxpayers. The Board of Library Trustees provides oversight and strategic direction for the Library. Trustees are community members who are elected in each voting cycle and serve without monetary compensation.

In short, the Library serves our community every day, and the Foundation helps make more of that good work possible by extending the Library’s reach and deepening its impact for years to come.

About

Schaumburg Township Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the IRS and the State of Illinois. The Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the Foundation is 99-4167172. A copy of the Foundation's exempt status Letter 947 is available here.