Kingston Community Library Foundation

The mission of the Kingston Community Library (KCL) Foundation is to support, enhance and expand the current programs, services, and facilities of the Kingston Community Library. The KCL Foundation provides capital funding for the development of future Library programs, services, and facilities. By so doing, the KCL Foundation positions the KCL to meet future community needs by supplementing other resources provided to the library by the community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shannon Lavalley, Chair
Ed Scully, Treasurer
Byron Petrakis
Muriel Ingalls

John Pramberg (Kingston Community Library Board of Trustees Liaison)

Donate

The Foundation is currently seeking funding for the Library’s Outdoor Community Center.

We are a 501(c)3 dedicated to support of the Kingston Community Library.

Contact the Library Director for more information.

Mail checks made out to the Kingston Community Library Foundation to:
2 Library Lane
Kingston, NH 03848

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Giving Through Your Required Minimum Distribution

Many older adults are surprised to learn they can support their community in a tax-smart way simply by directing their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to the Library. If you’re 73 or older, federal law requires you to withdraw a minimum amount from your IRA each year. This withdrawal is normally taxed as income.

However, when you donate part or all of your RMD directly to a qualified nonprofit—such as the Library—through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), the amount you give is excluded from your taxable income. This can reduce your tax burden while supporting a cause you care about.

Why RMD Gifts Matter

Our Library is building and sustaining an Outdoor Community Center—a space designed for year-round connection, creativity, and wellness. RMD gifts provide a steady, reliable source of support to ensure we can:

  • Maintain and improve outdoor community gathering areas

  • Host free programs for older adults, families, and children

  • Offer educational, cultural, and wellness events in a welcoming environment

  • Expand green space that promotes social connection and healthy living

How to Make an RMD Gift

  1. Contact your IRA administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly to:
    [Full Legal Library Name]
    [Tax ID Number]
    [Address]

  2. Ask your administrator to note your name on the check or electronic transfer so we can thank you properly.

  3. Let us know your gift is on the way so we can acknowledge it and share the impact.

A Gift That Strengthens Your Community

Your RMD doesn’t have to be just a tax obligation. It can be a powerful investment in a vibrant outdoor space where people of all ages gather, learn, and belong.

For more information, contact us at melissa@kingston-library.org or 603-642-3521.