Morton Public Library Endowment Fund

Supporting Lifelong Learning for Generations

The Morton Public Library Endowment Fund was created to provide permanent support for the Morton Public Library and its mission to provide opportunities for collaboration, and experiences through access to programs, resources and spaces.  This fund ensures that the library remains a vital resource for education, enrichment, and connection—today and for generations to come.

Why This Fund Matters

Libraries are more than books—they are gateways to information, technology, and community engagement. By growing this endowment, we help the library adapt to changing needs and continue offering:

  • Books, digital resources, and media collections

  • Educational programs for children, teens, and adults

  • Technology access and training

  • Community events and cultural opportunities

Your gift ensures that Morton residents always have a place to learn, connect, and thrive.

How It Works

Because this fund is endowed, the principal is invested and only a portion of the earnings is used for annual grants to the library. This approach protects the original gift while providing a steady stream of support forever.

Learn more about the Morton Public Library on their website by clicking the logo below:

To make a tax-deductible donation to this endowment fund, you can:

  • Donate by check: Make it payable to Morton Community Foundation and mail it to 135 S First Ave, Morton, IL 61550. Please write “Morton Public Library” on the memo line.

  • Make a tax-advantaged gift of stock…Visit our stock gifting page by clicking HERE.

  • Give online by clicking the button below.

Are you a Caterpillar Employee or Retiree?

The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the year-round Matching Gifts Program to support their employees, U.S. retirees and board of directors in their contributions to worthy causes. Eligible Caterpillar participants may request an annual total maximum 1:1 match of $10,000 USD each calendar year to eligible charities to which contributions are tax deductible. The Morton Community Foundation is an eligible charity. So, if you are an eligible Caterpillar participant, you may submit any donations to this fund for an equivalent match, up to your total maximum of $10,000 per year. CLICK HERE to link to the Caterpillar Foundation’s Matching Gift website.