Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

Please note, transaction fees will be estimated until payment type is entered.

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Q: Is this donation tax deductible?

Brooklyn Public Library is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Q: Do you sell or share my contact information?

No. We do not sell, trade nor share your personal information. We also do not send mailings on behalf of other organizations.

Q: How do I mail a gift?

If you would like to mail in your donation please use the following address: Brooklyn Public Library Mail Code: 6745 P.O. Box 7247 Philadelphia, PA 19170-0001

Q: Can I make a stock gift?

Donating shares of stock is a simple and cost-effective way to support Brooklyn Public Library. The total value of the stock upon transfer to the Library’s account is tax-deductible, and there is no obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation. Please contact Julia Tejeda, Director of Individual Giving, Julia Tejeda or 718.230.2749

Q: Can I donate from a Private Foundation or DAF?

Yes! Click here for more information or to set up your gift using the DAF Direct tool.

Support the library you love this Giving Tuesday! Now through December 1, all gifts to BPL will be MATCHED—dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000—by a generous group of Library Trustees.

With your support, we can help even more Brooklynites transform their lives at their local library.

Interested in taking your support to the next level? Consider joining BPL's Whitman Circle.

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Becoming a BPL Sustainer is the most convenient way to support the library you love on a monthly basis. Help strengthen literacy, cultural expression, and the joy of lifelong learning—choose the monthly amount that's right for you and become a BPL Sustainer today!

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Make a year-round impact as a BPL Sustainer

Frequently asked questions

Is this donation tax deductible?

Do I get a receipt?

Do you sell or share my contact information?

How do I mail a gift?

Can I make a stock gift?

Can I donate from a Private Foundation or DAF?

❤️ Your gift will be matched!

Support Brooklyn Public Library

Make a year-round impact as a BPL Sustainer

Frequently asked questions

Is this donation tax deductible?

Do I get a receipt?

Do you sell or share my contact information?

How do I mail a gift?

Can I make a stock gift?

Can I donate from a Private Foundation or DAF?

Support Brooklyn
Public Library