Formed in 1989, the Rockford Public Library Foundation’s mission is to support the Rockford Public Library by raising funds and public awareness about library activities. The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization and provides a positive voice in the community promoting library activities and purpose, presenting fundraising events, seeking sponsorships, conducting annual fund drives, donor solicitation and major gift giving.

What We Do

Rockford Public Library relies on the support of the Foundation to ensure we can provide high-quality free programming that is responsive to the diverse needs and interests of Rockford’s 147,000 residents. Private funding is truly what allows the library to turn a good program into a great program; it’s also what helps RPL to pilot new, innovative programs to test their efficacy before becoming part of our core offerings and services.

New programs and services that have launched and been sustained thanks to the generosity of the Foundation include, Adult Online High School, Summer Reading Club Sponsorship & children’s AWE computers, Saturday Spectaculars programming and the East Branch building campaign.

Foundation Board

Jennifer Ahlstrand
Tony Gasparini
Ryan Monette
Mary Pat Muzzarelli
Vic “Monsta” Rivera
Janene Stephenson
Kim Summers
Jim Woijowicz

DO YOU WISH TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT?

If you would like more information about a company sponsorship, a tribute or memorial for a loved one, a matching gift through your employer or other questions contact:

Brook Loomis
Director of Development
(815) 987 6602
Contact by email