Your Contribution Makes Our Work Possible
Donations made to the Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries For All Foundation directly support education and literacy efforts in rural Nicaraguan communities. By supporting the HJH Foundation you help us keep books in the hands of children and access to information available to everyone.
Ways To Give
To donate by check, send your tax-deductible donations to:
Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries For All Foundation
4562 Joydance Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Planned Giving
IRA Charitable Distributions
If you are 70 1/2 or older, direct gifts from your IRA to the HJH Libraries for All Foundation, in any amount, will not incur taxes on the donated monies. This gift option is known as the IRA charitable rollover, also referred to as a qualified charitable distribution. To take advantage of this tax saving opportunity while supporting a good cause, check with the firm that manages your IRA, or your financial advisor or accountant.
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See the IRS website IRA FAQ – Distributions (Withdrawals) page for more information about Qualified Charitable Distributions.
Recurring Donations
Recurring gifts are the bedrock of our Foundation and help keep our work sustainable. Consider joining our supporters who give once a month. Even a recurring commitment of a small amount has a huge impact on our work as it helps us plan our programs responsibly, while giving you a monthly reminder of how you are helping us move our mission forward.
And it is very easy to do! Both PayPal and JustGiving offer the option of donating a specific amount every month.
Corporate Gift Matching
We encourage everyone to check out their employers’ Ambassador and Employee Match programs and those of family and friends.
Check out these websites:
Top 30 Matching Gift Companies: Find Your Match
Charity Navigator Employee Match Program database
If your company is not listed, consider contacting your Human Resources Department and ask if they participate! You might be surprised at what you discover!
Memorial Gifts
Honor the Memories of Your Loved Ones
Your donation in the name of a loved one is a meaningful way to celebrate the life of someone who is deeply missed. Your Memorial Donation will be recognized on the Memorial Page, with a photo and your memorial note. Please, take comfort in knowing that your loved one’s memory will be honored through our ongoing literacy and community work in Nicaragua.
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To offer a one-time or annual memorial donation that honors your loved one, contact our HJH Libraries Foundation Administrator, Jill Gramling [email protected]. We thank you.
Honor Someone
Make a Gift in Honor of Someone Special
A gift in someone’s name is a unique way to honor a person who has touched your life. Your gift will be a tribute that supports their/your passions and concerns for the world. Consider a gift in honor of their birthday, anniversary, or other meaningful life event. Upon request, an email or card can be sent to inform them of your gift in their name.
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Contact our HJH Libraries Foundation Administrator, Jill Gramling [email protected] for information on making a gift in honor of someone special.
Legacy Gifts
Leave a Lasting Impact
A legacy gift is a planned future gift that designates some part of an individual’s estate to a nonprofit. Legacy gifts enable individuals to create a powerful philanthropic legacy by making a direct impact on a cause important to them.
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Contact our HJH Libraries Foundation Administrator, Jill Gramling [email protected] for assistance in making a bequest.