The Wellesley Free Library Foundation encourages private philanthropy to provide nearly 20% of the Library's annual operating budget.
The Wellesley Free Library Foundation (WFLF) was established by the Library Trustees in 2008 to serve as the main supporting organization of the Library. Working in partnership with the Library's Administration and Trustees as well as its other supporting organizations, the Centennial Fund and the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library, the Foundation encourages private philanthropy on behalf of the WFL. This strong public/private partnership builds support for the many enriched opportunities and special endeavors, both current and future, that make the Wellesley Free Library such an outstanding community resource.
The Wellesley Free Library Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) corporation supporting the mission of the Wellesley Free Library. Our goal is to enrich, not replace, traditional tax-based support for the Library through gifts, grants, and bequests from individuals and organizations, while reinforcing the need for continued and increased public support for the Library. The Foundation spearheads major fundraising efforts to bridge the gap between the community's aspirations for its library and assets available from municipal budgets.
Current funding initiatives include: New Technologies, School Outreach, a High School Room, and the Branch Libraries.
