Making a Gift
Giving to Harvard Libraries
From John Harvard's founding bequest of 400 books, Harvard University's library collections have grown to include more than 15 million books and journals, as well as millions of other manuscripts, maps, photographs, recordings, and digital objects. The Harvard system of more than 90 individual libraries is one of the world's five greatest libraries—and the most comprehensive academic library in existence.
It is the primary mission of Harvard University's libraries to support teaching, learning, and research throughout the University. Individually, Harvard's libraries respond to the needs of the faculties that support and use them. Simultaneously, Harvard's libraries work collaboratively to build, to preserve, and to house great collections, and to ensure comprehensive access to those collections over time.
Donors have the unique opportunity to link gifts to the Harvard libraries with areas of personal interest or intellectual commitment. Whether you give to an individual Harvard library or to the programs that benefit the entire library system, Harvard's library professionals will work closely with you to develop a gift that is meaningful to you and of importance to Harvard and its libraries over time.
Tax Benefits
Gifts to Harvard's libraries are tax deductible. However, you may receive additional tax benefits by making a gift of securities. For more information, contact the Harvard Management Company at 1.866.845.6596 or security_gifts@hmc.harvard.edu. You may also find information online by visiting www.haa.harvard.edu and selecting "Give to Harvard, Make a Gift, Stocks."
Planned Gifts
You may achieve greater tax savings by making a planned gift. To learn more about planned gifts or including Harvard's libraries in your will, contact University Planned Giving at 1.800.446.1277 or www.haa.harvard.edu/pgo.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts to the library are a thoughtful way to honor a friend or relative while providing meaningful support to the Library. Please make your check payable to "Harvard University Library," noting the name of the person you wish to honor. If you want us to acknowledge your gift (not the amount) to the honoree's family, please include the appropriate name and address.
How to Contribute
You may send your gift or pledge commitment to:
- Peggy Davis Molander
Director of Development
110 Widener Library
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138
Checks should be payable to "Harvard University Library."
For more information, contact Peggy Davis Molander at 617.495.8062 or molander@fas.harvard.edu.
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The sustained growth and the long-term excellence of Harvard's libraries are dependent on increased levels of support from alumni/ae, friends, corporations, and foundations.
Specifically, Harvard seeks to increase funding for the libraries in five crucial areas:
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Preservation and Conservation
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Access and Technology
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Collections
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Positions
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Renovations and Capital Projects
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