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About the Foundation 
The Twin Falls Public Library Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1986 to provide ongoing and permanent support to the Twin Falls Public Library. The Foundation supports many events during the year, the two foremost being the Used Book Sale and Scramble "fore" Books. For more information, contact the Foundation Office at (208) 736-6205 or by tfplfoundation@yahoo.com.

Mission Statement
It is the Mission of the Twin Falls Public Library Foundation, Inc. to provide support for the programs and services of the Twin Falls Public Library beyond those which can be provided through its regular channels and levels of funding; but not to take the place of any of those regular channels or levels of funding.

Donations
Donations to the Library are made possible through the Twin Falls Public Library Foundation, Inc. If you would like to donate, please fill out the Donation Form and send it to: Twin Falls Public Library Foundation, 201 4th Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301; or email it to tfplfoundation@yahoo.com. Bookplates are placed in books that have been bought with your donated funds. People who donate $100 or more will be honored with a Gold Leaf on the Giving Tree. The Giving Tree was designed and sculpted by local artist Gus Flowers and is on the main floor of the Library.

The Twin Falls Public Library Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established to provide ongoing support to the Twin Falls Public Library and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. Accordingly, gifts to the Foundation are deductible for federal and state income tax purposes subject to applicable regulations.

In addition to being deductible as described above, a donation to the Library Foundation also qualifies for the Idaho credit for contribution to education entities. This credit can reduce Idaho state income tax of individuals and corporations up to one-half of the amount contributed, subject to the following two limitations. The credit cannot exceed $100 per individual taxpayer ($200 on a joint return) or $1,000 for a corporation; nor can it exceed 20% of the tax liability for individuals and 10% of tax liability for corporations.

Foundation Board of Directors

President: Ron Silvers
Vice President: Gale Kleinkopf
Secretary: Carol Tombre
Treasurer: William E. Baxter, Jr.
Board Members: John Beer, Lisa Donnelley, Kay Lynn Johnson, Cathy King, Tom Robertson, Susan Waters
Library Trustee Liaison: Susan Kelley-Harbke

Foundation Executive Director: Diane Van Engelen
Office Assistant: Ann Alvarez