Cecil County Library Trust, Inc.

What is the Cecil County Library Trust?

The Cecil County Library Trust is a foundation that provides private funding for special projects and services at the Cecil County Public Library.  It was created in 1994 to receive and grant funds for the benefit of the Cecil County Public Library.  The Trust seeks to make significant and strategic contributions to our public libraries throughout the county. Private funding makes a powerful statement to our elected officials. When Cecil County citizens value the library enough to invest their own private resources in its growth and development they affirm that public funding for a strong public library system is a citizen priority.

How is the Trust Structured?

To make your charitable dollars work harder, the Trust is managed by an all volunteer Board of Directors. The Trust Directors are appointed by the Library Board of Trustees of the Cecil County Public Library.

Who gives to the Trust?

Private contributions from generous individuals, families, businesses and foundations provide support.  The Trust seeks contributions of stock, property and bequests as well as monetary donations.

How is the income from the Trust used?

The Trust funds projects and services that enhance the Cecil County Public Library. These are projects that the library could not otherwise afford through its annual operating budget and are beyond those normally funded in the public library budget.  Trust funds greatly augment the library's services by supporting special projects and services or by leveraging additional funds from grants and/or public entities.

Examples of Trust supported projects include:

• Specials features for library buildings.

• Matching funds for grants or public funding to support programs or building projects.

• Author programs for adults, young adults, and children.

What is the tax status of the Library Trust?

The Cecil County Library Trust is a Section 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to the Trust are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Who Should I contact for further information?

Mr.  Douglas M. Hill
President, Cecil County Library Trust
410-398-6932
OR
Ms. Denise Davis
Director, Cecil County Public Library
410-996-1055.