Who We Are

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The Ferguson Library Library Foundation is a nonprofit partner of the library, providing a way for people who value libraries to contribute financial support, enhancing the library’s impact on our community and ensuring its long-term vitality.

The foundation is a not-for-profit corporation 501(c)(3) established in 1987 and governed by a volunteer board of directors. A professional staff raises and administers gifts and ensures the effectiveness of funded programs.

How we’re different from the Friends of the Library

While we work closely, we are two separate non-profit organizations that support the library in different ways.

The foundation acts as the “fundraising arm” of the library. If you want to support the library with a donation to build the collection or provide library programs, you may give through the foundation. We work with the library to identify the best way donor gifts can enhance the library and meet the ever-changing needs of the community.

The Friends of the Ferguson Library is a membership organization dedicated to promoting our library through grassroots advocacy efforts. They also raise money for the library through the proceeds of their two book shops and through fundraising events such as Mini Golf, a Pub Crawl and Author Series. Find out more.

Ferguson Library Foundation Trustees

Steven M. Frederick, Chair
Tom Cassone, Vice-Chair
Ann Zucker, Treasurer
Anderson R. Livingston, Secretary
Ernest N. Abate
Robert Granata
Susan Greenberg
Polly O’Brien Morrow
Stephanie O’Shea
Mary Sommer