Donations made to the Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries (FACL) are used to further the mission of the association. If you benefited from FACL/ACL and you would like to contribute to this important cause, please see below the specific ways you can donate.
Donation Types
- Legacy Endowment: The Legacy Endowment is a board-designated fund created to support ACL members through professional development, scholarships, research opportunities, and conference attendance. The fund grows through member donations and, when financially possible, contributions from ACL’s annual surplus. Since 2020, grants have been awarded, and the board is excited to see how this endowment continues to advance librarianship by supporting individual librarians. To contribute, select “Legacy Endowment” as the donation type on the Donations Form.
- ACL Conference: Members occasionally express interest in supporting the annual conference by helping offset costs for fellow members. These funds are allocated based on need. If you’d like to give toward the ACL Conference, select “ACL Conference” as the donation type. You can also specify which type of librarian (e.g., public librarian, Bible college librarian, solo librarian) you’d like your donation to support in the updated Donation Form.
- Jeanette Parker Memorial Conference Scholarship: Established in June 2024, this scholarship fund honors Jeanette Parker, a dedicated ACL member and board member. It supports ACL members currently enrolled in library school who wish to attend the annual conference. Donations to this fund celebrate Jeanette’s passion for Christian librarianship, ACL fellowship, and conference participation. To contribute, select “Jeanette Parker Memorial Conference Scholarship” as the donation type on the Donations Form.
- General Donations: General donations are used to assist members in various ways as determined by the ACL Board. To make a general contribution, choose “General Donation” as the donation type on the Donations Form.
Memorial and Honorary Gifts
A special gift to ACL may be the perfect opportunity to remember a friend or colleague! Your tax-deductible gift to FACL may be made in honor of a fellow librarian’s birthday, retirement, or other special occasion. You may also give in memory of a special friend or family member as a tribute at a loved one’s passing. A note to commemorate your gift will be sent to the address you indicate.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is simply a means to intentionally steward the material blessings God has given you. You can include ACL in your estate planning or will to make a lasting impact on the future of ACL as we invest in Christian libraries around the world.
Refer to our Gifts and Donations Policy to explore your options for making a planned gift. If you have any questions about the best way to include ACL in your giving plans, please contact the ACL Executive Director by email or by phone (937-766-2255).
By using the examples below, you can include ACL in your estate planning in the following ways:
- Specific Dollar Amount
“I hereby give to the Legacy Endowment, a fund belonging to the Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries, located in Cedarville, Ohio, the sum of $________.” - Specific Percentage
“I hereby give ______% of my estate to the Legacy Endowment, a fund belonging to the Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries, located in Cedarville, Ohio.” - Bequest with The Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries as a Contingent Beneficiary
“In the event any of my above named beneficiaries have not survived me, I hereby direct their shares to be distributed to the Legacy Endowment, a fund belonging to the Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries, located in Cedarville, Ohio.”
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The Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries (dba “ACL”) is an Illinois non-for- profit corporation with its primary address and principal place of business at 17 S. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314. Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries’ main telephone number is (937) 766-2255. If you would like a copy of Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries’ latest annual return or other related information, please send a request indicating the information you desire, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope or an email address to which you would like the information sent, to the address listed above. Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries is exempt from federal income tax under 26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)(3) and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. Each donation to Foundation for the Advancement of Christian Libraries is tax-deductible to the extent allowed under applicable law, and represents a contribution to its entire mission, which is to provide for the advancement of library sciences, especially within Christian organizations, both within and outside of North America. REGISTRATION IN ANY STATE OR DISTRICT DOES NOT IMPLY AN ENDORSEMENT OF FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN LIBRARIES BY THAT STATE OR DISTRICT, OR ANY OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR DISTRICT. Click here for further details.