Board Members

• Jack Anderson - Chairman
• James Rady - Vice Chair
• Marta Palmerton - Secretary
• Shirlie Downey - Treasurer                   

• Judi Anderson
• Ken Lounsbery
• Jerraldeane Quon
• Margaret Estrada
• Jet de Jong Gailey
• Hannah Gailey

Mission

The Escondido Public Library seeks to inform, enrich, and empower every individual in the community.  The Library serves the education and information needs of people of all ages, economic and cultural backgrounds.  This vital resource depends, in part, on the generosity of donors who want to help the Library meet the needs of children and families who use the Main Library, the East Valley Branch Library, and/or the Pioneer Room.

The Escondido Library Endowment Foundation is the fund raising arm of the Escondido Public Library.  Created in 1990, the ELEF greatly enhances the effectiveness of the Escondido Public Library through its support of programs that meet special needs in our community.  The Foundation raises funds that are used to supplement - not supplant - the Library's tax-based support and that enable the Library to reach those who need us the most.
 

How to Give

• By Will or Trust
  Name the Library or the Foundation as a beneficiary.
   

• Outright Gift or Year-End Giving
  Donations may be claimed on your income taxes.
   

• Life Insurance
  The Library Foundation may be named as a beneficiary
   

• Book Endowment
  By giving $500 or more, an investment account may be established with annual interest used to buy books in your name in the subject area of your choice.
   

• Memorial Gifts
  Charitable donations can be made in the name of a loved one who has died.